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Catalyst Bancorp (CLST)
NASDAQ:CLST
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Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) Price & Analysis

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CLST Stock Chart & Stats

$15.74
-$0.02(-0.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$15.74
-$0.02(-0.17%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Revenue And Profitability RecoveryThe return to profitability alongside strong revenue growth indicates improved operating scale and business momentum. Sustained margins could strengthen internal capital generation, although continued execution is needed to prove the recovery is durable.
Conservative Balance SheetLow and improving leverage provides a meaningful financial cushion for a regional bank. A stronger equity base can support lending growth, absorb credit losses, and give management flexibility while the business expands.
Acquisition Expands ScaleThe completed Lakeside transaction materially expands Catalyst’s Louisiana footprint, deposits, loans, and operating scale. A broader franchise can improve market reach and revenue diversification if customer relationships and acquired branches are retained.
Bears Say
Earnings VolatilityThe sharp shift from a loss-making 2024 to positive current profitability shows that earnings have been materially unstable. Such volatility makes future returns less predictable and increases reliance on consistent operating execution.
Free Cash Flow VolatilityPositive cash generation and near-one-to-one FCF conversion support earnings quality, but the steep decline in recent FCF growth signals substantial normalization or volatility. This could constrain confidence in the durability of cash generation.
Merger Integration RiskThe acquisition requires a future systems conversion and integration of branches and operations. Execution problems could raise costs, disrupt service, or weaken customer and employee retention, delaying the expected benefits of greater scale.

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CLST FAQ

What was Catalyst Bancorp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Catalyst Bancorp lowest stock price was $12.60 and its highest was $20.50 in the past 12 months.
    What is Catalyst Bancorp’s market cap?
    Catalyst Bancorp’s market cap is $70.03M.
      When is Catalyst Bancorp’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Catalyst Bancorp’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 61 days.
        How were Catalyst Bancorp’s earnings last quarter?
        Catalyst Bancorp released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $0.144 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is Catalyst Bancorp overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Catalyst Bancorp’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Catalyst Bancorp pay dividends?
            Catalyst Bancorp does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Catalyst Bancorp’s EPS estimate?
            Catalyst Bancorp’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Catalyst Bancorp have?
            Catalyst Bancorp has 4,033,791 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Catalyst Bancorp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Catalyst Bancorp reported an EPS of $0.144 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.269%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Catalyst Bancorp?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CLST
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

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                  Company Description

                  Catalyst Bancorp

                  Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. functions as the parent entity for St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank, providing a comprehensive suite of financial products and services across the Acadiana region in south-central Louisiana. The institution offers diverse deposit options for its clientele, encompassing savings accounts, checking and negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW) accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. Additionally, it originates various types of loans, including mortgages for one-to-four-family homes, commercial real estate and multi-family residential financing, construction and land development loans, commercial and industrial loans, and consumer loans. Beyond its core banking activities, the company allocates capital into a broad spectrum of securities. These investments include mortgage-backed instruments, obligations issued by the U.S. Treasury, securities from various federal agencies and state/municipal governments, certificates of deposit placed with federally insured financial institutions, and federal funds. Catalyst Bancorp maintains a physical presence through six full-service branches located in Carencro, Eunice, Lafayette, Opelousas, and Port Barre. The company, which traces its origins back to 1922, is headquartered in Opelousas, Louisiana.

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