Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST)

Over the past six months, Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. stock has experienced several notable events. The stock price increased by 23.69%. CLST reached an all-time high price of $15.97 on January 7, 2026. Short interest in CLST declined by 27.9% in December 2025. On November 20, 2025, the Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase plan, authorizing the company to repurchase up to 205,000 shares. In October 2025, a director, Kirk Kleiser, sold 4,750 shares, while Stilwell Value LLC bought 123,815 shares. The company reported its third-quarter 2025 earnings on October 23, 2025, with a net income of $489,000 and an EPS of $0.13. Catalyst Bancorp announced its second-quarter 2025 results on July 24, 2025, reporting a net income of $521,000 and an EPS of $0.14. Catalyst Bancorp appointed BDO USA as its new independent auditor following the resignation of HORNE LLP.

Information regarding the demand seasonality for Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.'s specific products and services is not readily available. There is mention of "CLST Seasonality" displaying mean and median monthly stock returns, but this pertains to stock price movements rather than the seasonal demand for the company's banking products and services.

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for Catalyst Bank, a community-oriented savings bank founded in 1922 and headquartered in Opelousas, Louisiana. The company operates within the Finance sector, specifically in the Savings Banks and Regional Banks industries. Catalyst Bancorp attracts deposits from the general public and invests in loans and securities, offering deposit products like demand accounts, NOW accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. The company also provides loan products, including single-family residential first mortgage loans, commercial real estate mortgage loans, multi-family residential mortgage loans, commercial and industrial loans, construction and land loans, and consumer loans. Additionally, Catalyst Bancorp invests in mortgage-backed securities, U.S. treasury obligations, and securities of various federal agencies.

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. serves the Acadiana region of south-central Louisiana, operating through six full-service branches located in Carencro, Eunice, Lafayette, Opelousas, and Port Barre.

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. positions itself as a community-focused financial institution, emphasizing personalized service and strong relationships with its customers to foster economic growth and enhance the financial well-being of the communities it serves. The company's commitment to its local communities and a relationship-based banking experience are key aspects of its market position. One event that could have impacted its reputation was the appointment of BDO USA as its new independent auditor after the resignation of HORNE LLP.

Major institutional owners of Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. include Catalyst Bancorp Inc ESOP, The Vanguard Group, Inc., Stilwell Value LLC, Graham Capital Wealth Management, LLC, BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A., Geode Capital Management, L.L.C., Montz Harcus Wealth Management LLC, and Renaissance Technologies Llc. Key individual insiders include Joseph B. Zanco, Kirk E. Kleiser, and Ted D. Bellard. Insiders have bought more shares than they have sold in the past three months.