Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR – Get Free Report) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report issued on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Investar in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Piper Sandler lifted their target price on shares of Investar to $29.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 21st. Kennedy Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Investar by 63.6% in the third quarter. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Investar in the 2nd quarter valued at $480,000.