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Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST)
$18.14+0.34 (+1.88%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. in the Financial Services sector is trading at $18.14 with a market capitalization of $70M. The stock is currently 11% below its 52-week high of $20.50, remaining 12.1% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality. The Whystock Score of 85/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | — | $2.90M↑ | $2.63M↓ | $2.74M↓ | $2.78M |
| Gross Profit | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operating Income | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Income | — | $558,000↑ | $456,000↓ | $489,000↓ | $521,000 |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. operates as a holding company for Catalyst Bank that provides various banking products and services to individuals and businesses in Louisiana. The company accepts various deposit products, including demand and NOW accounts, mo...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$69.67M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
30.84
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.11
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
1.83%
Volume
Today's trading volume
6,145
Recent News
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