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Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) Stock Price & Analysis

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) — MoonshotScore 70/100 (Strong band), calculated Oct 5, 2026. Price $16.30 (-5.51%), as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session; market cap $66.1M.

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$16.30 −$0.95 (-5.51%) Market Cap $66.1M

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. · CLST · NASDAQ

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank, providing a comprehensive suite of banking products and services across the Acadiana region of south-central Louisiana. The company focuses on deposit accounts, diverse loan offerings, and strategic investments in securities, serving both individual and commercial clients through its established branch network.

Price as of Oct 2, 2026

Key Statistics

70 of 100

MoonshotScore v2 · Catalyst Bancorp (CLST)

Strong
Business Quality Average (54)
Financial Safety Sound (75)
Valuation Fair (63)
Growth Durability Compounding (100)
Momentum Quiet (44)
Why this rating? Method, drivers & history

Bands for the MoonshotScore: Exceptional 80-100 · Strong 65-79 · Fair 45-64 · Weak below 45.

  • Business Quality — Is this a genuinely good business?
  • Financial Safety — Could this blow up on me?
  • Valuation — Am I paying a fair price?
  • Growth Durability — Is the growth real and likely to last?
  • Momentum — Is the market already moving on this?
The ten-second read ·

A strong balance sheet and elite growth, though quality is only middling. Business Quality: Average; Financial Safety: Sound; Valuation: Fair; Growth Durability: Compounding; Momentum: Quiet.

  • quarterly revenue $4M (Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 2026)
  • Altman Z -0.26 · Piotroski F 6
  • ROE 2.5% · ROA 0.7%

Helping: balance-sheet strength, durable growth

What has the MoonshotScore done over time?

MoonshotScore snapshots recorded for CLST (29 recorded, newest six shown)
RecordedScoreBand
78Strong
75Strong
77Strong
77Strong
75Strong
75Strong

The score was 70 in the stored Oct 4, 2026 snapshot and remains 70 in the current publication computed Oct 5, 2026 (0); the largest pillar moves were Growth Durability +1 and Momentum +1; the pillar moves offset under the sector-relative weighting, so the headline score is unchanged. This current publication is not yet represented in the immutable snapshot archive.

Calculation uses the most recent completed US trading session. Live price changes do not update the score immediately.

Computed · Educational signal · not a buy or sell recommendation · How the MoonshotScore is computed →

Price & valuation

As of
MeasureValue
Latest provided price$16.30
Change on the day-5.51%
52-week range$13.20 – $20.50
Market capitalisation$66.1M
Price / earnings (trailing)28.60
Shares traded on the day989

Price & events

Council Score · weighted blend of 2 available disciplines

Council score for Catalyst Bancorp (CLST): Bullish Lean

67/100 · B+

Council is a separate blend of available disciplines; MoonshotScore above remains the five-pillar research rating.

5-Factor Breakdown

Growth Durability Strong
Momentum Neutral
Business Quality Neutral
Financial Safety Moderate
Valuation Moderate

Legends Council

6 lenses, 6 current

AI simulations built from the named investors' published principles. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or the opinion of these individuals. How these lenses are built

Dalio-style lens (simulated) Ray Dalio Favorable read
Griffin-style lens (simulated) Ken Griffin Neutral read
Simons-style lens (simulated) Jim Simons Favorable read
Englander-style lens (simulated) Izzy Englander Neutral read
Klarman-style lens (simulated) Seth Klarman Favorable read
Moon AI lens (model) Favorable read

Read on: Oct 5, 2026

Munger's Mindset

Balance Sheet & Valuation · historical

Financial Health Moderate
Margin of Safety Fairly Valued
Profit Margin Moderate
Revenue Growth Strong
ROE Weak
Gross Margin Negative

Read on: Sep 9, 2026 · older than the 27 hours refresh window; not a current reading

How to read these bars and different assessments

Council is a separate blend of available disciplines; MoonshotScore above remains the five-pillar research rating.

Bars show each model's ordered assessment on its own scale, not a probability or a comparable investment return. The adjacent words give the assessment; more filled segments indicate a stronger model reading.

On Sep 9, 2026, the Munger lens read the price at that time as fairly valued against its own estimate of value.

Readings on this page are from Oct 5, 2026, except a card that shows its own read date.

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1 · What is it?

What is Catalyst Bancorp (CLST), and what does it report?

Short answer · as of

A current FMP business description is unavailable; the listing and provider classification below are the available identity facts. Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) is listed on NASDAQ. It employs 49 people and is led by Joseph Zanco. In Q2 FY2026 it reported revenue of $4M and net income of $524,000. The market values it at $66.1M.

2 · Latest results

What do the latest results show for Catalyst Bancorp (CLST)?

Short answer · as of

The most recent reported quarter, Q2 FY2026, carried revenue of $4M.

Quarterly income statement — 4 quarters
Revenue, net income and earnings per share by quarter
PeriodRevenueNet incomeEPS
Q2 FY2026$4M$524,000$0.15 (diluted)
Q1 FY2026$4M$558,000$0.15 (diluted)
Q4 FY2025$4M$456,000$0.12 (diluted)
Q3 FY2025$4M$489,000$0.13 (diluted)
3 · Financial strengths and risks

What are the financial strengths and risks for Catalyst Bancorp (CLST)?

Short answer

The MoonshotScore pillars rate balance-sheet strength, durable growth as strengths. The distress and quality screens read Altman Z -0.26 · Piotroski F 6. Trailing ratios: ROE 2.5% · ROA 0.7%.

5 · Peer comparison

How does Catalyst Bancorp compare with its peers?

Short answer

Catalyst Bancorp's score ranks 13th of 13 in the bounded comparison shown, against 12 same-model peers. These are company scores, not expected investment returns. The set lists named competitors first, then companies in the same data-provider industry classification closest in market value; that classification is the provider's, not our judgment of business similarity.

Peer set — price, market value and MoonshotScore
CompanyPriceMarket valueScore
Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (OBT) Same industry, near in market value$37.57 Oct 5, 2026$506M92 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG) Same industry, near in market value$66.30 Oct 5, 2026$531M92 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Ames National Corporation (ATLO) Same industry, near in market value$32.70 Oct 5, 2026$287M91 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
C&F Financial Corporation (CFFI) Same industry, near in market value$98.53 Oct 5, 2026$320M91 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Norwood Financial Corp. (NWFL) Same industry, near in market value$33.85 Oct 5, 2026$367M91 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Parke Bancorp, Inc. (PKBK) Same industry, near in market value$32.49 Oct 5, 2026$389M91 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
SB Financial Group, Inc. (SBFG) Same industry, near in market value$29.37 Oct 5, 2026$184M90 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (HWBK) Same industry, near in market value$38.79 Oct 5, 2026$267M90 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Princeton Bancorp, Inc. (BPRN) Same industry, near in market value$43.62 Oct 5, 2026$298M90 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (FDBC) Same industry, near in market value$54.50 Oct 5, 2026$321M90 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc. (NECB) Same industry, near in market value$26.52 Oct 5, 2026$368M90 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (CZFS) Same industry, near in market value$80.03 Oct 5, 2026$389M90 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) — this page$16.30$66.1M70

Only 5-pillar scores are ranked together. Other models are not directly comparable. Price and score dates are shown separately; market-value dates are unavailable.

The records behind this page

Insider activity

Form 4 records via FMP · Available records within the last 180 days, newest dated Sep 1, 2026 (coverage not recorded)

Transactions
30
Identified insiders
10
Purchases
3
Sales
1
Other transactions
26

Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent.

What has been published about Catalyst Bancorp (CLST)?

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Investor Questions: CLST Stock

These answers are editorial: 1 of these 9 answers is drawn from the CLST research dossier (written Jun 14, 2026 by gemini-2.5-flash); the other 8 are question templates that restate figures shown above. Figures in this section are not part of the source register.

What does the MoonshotScore mean for CLST?

CLST carries the MoonshotScore stated above — the Strong band. This is an educational research signal, not a buy or sell recommendation. The number comes from the five-pillar engine (business quality, financial safety, valuation, growth durability, momentum), re-ranked daily against sector peers.

Is CLST a good stock to buy?

Stock Expert AI does not rate CLST buy, sell or hold. Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. carries a MoonshotScore, in the Strong band, a research rating against its peers rather than a forecast. Whether it fits is your call: check what it sells, whether it earns and what the price assumes. This is educational content, not investment advice.

What is the CLST stock price today?

The last price recorded on this page for Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) is $16.30, as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session (source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote). It is a provider snapshot, not a live exchange feed, so check a brokerage quote before you trade.

What does Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. do?

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. serves as the holding company for St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank, providing a comprehensive range of banking products and services.

What are the key factors to evaluate for CLST?

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) holds a MoonshotScore in the high range. P/E: 28.60x. This is an ongoing strategic focus. Not financial advice.

How frequently does CLST data refresh on this page?

CLST's price is the last quote we recorded, from the Oct 2, 2026 trading session. Pages are served from a cache, so the copy you are reading can lag that quote. The quote is a provider snapshot, not an exchange feed. Fundamentals follow quarterly filings. V2 is recalculated from the most recent completed US trading session; the score's own date shows its last successful run.

What has driven CLST's recent stock price performance?

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) moves on earnings results, analyst revisions, sector rotation, and market sentiment. See the News tab for the latest drivers. Past performance does not predict future results.

Should investors consider CLST overvalued or undervalued right now?

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) trades at 28.60x earnings. Compare P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA against sector peers for a full view.

Can I buy fractional shares of CLST?

Fractional-share availability for Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) depends on your brokerage, account and supported securities. Check the broker's current eligibility, minimums and fees before placing an order.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor.

Machine-generated analysis by Stock Expert AI — model gemini-2.5-flash, generated Jun 14, 2026. Editorial oversight is systemic, not page-by-page. Editorially accountable: Sedat ANAK, Founder and Editor-in-Chief.

Sources — records for every figure on this page (17 figures)

The 17 rows below are exactly the facts the evidence-backed sections of this page printed — the 10-second verdict, the MoonshotScore, price and market value, the five questions with their receipts, and the records behind this page. Known dates and sources are recorded on their own rows; an em dash or UNRECORDED tier preserves a stored observation without inventing either. The quarterly income statement is provider-standardized (FMP) under one row, and scale definitions — a 0-100 rating, the band ladder, the Piotroski 0–9 range — are fixed rather than measured. No number in those sections was generated by a model. The register does not cover quoted third-party headlines, the dated council readings, or the Frequently Asked Questions; each of those says where it came from where it stands.

"As of" is the date the value is true for where the source carries one — a quarter end, a filing date, a price close, the day the score was computed. A cached observation with no source date remains undated; the page publication date is not used as a substitute.

FMP — 10 facts from Financial Modeling Prep endpoint families

FMP facts used on this page
Fact IDFactValue as shownAs ofTierSource
px.lastLatest provided price$16.30FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Dated to the US trading session the price belongs to, derived from the quote record's timestamp (weekend and pre-open reads roll back to the previous weekday; exchange holidays are not modelled). The record does not establish an exchange execution time. Retrieved 2026-10-05T00:24:37.772Z.
px.changeChange on the day-5.51%FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
px.mcapMarket capitalisation$66.1MFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Date unknown Market cap record date: 2026-10-02. FMP quote timestamp: 2026-10-02T20:00:00.000Z. Captured from FMP at 2026-10-05T00:24:36.556Z. No share-count basis is inferred; this page preserves the reported amount instead of recalculating it from shares.
px.change_absChange on the day, in dollars−$0.95FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
fin.q_revenueRevenue, Q2 FY2026$4MFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly)
px.pePrice / earnings (trailing)28.60FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
px.volumeShares traded on the day989FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
fin.q_incomeNet income, Q2 FY2026$524,000FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly)
fin.q_tableQuarterly income statement4 quarters through Q2 FY2026FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly), as filed
own.insidersInsider transactions via FMP30 transactions · 3 purchases, 1 sales, 26 other transactions · 10 identified insiders · available records within the last 180 days, newest dated Sep 1, 2026 (coverage not recorded)FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP), carrying Form 4 transaction records — Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent.

UNRECORDED — 5 facts from stored observations whose source was not recorded

UNRECORDED facts used on this page
Fact IDFactValue as shownAs ofTierSource
fin.scoresDistress and quality screensAltman Z -0.26 · Piotroski F 6UNRECORDEDStored financial-scores observation — Captured 2026-10-03 · Expired observation
fin.ratiosReturn and yield ratios (trailing twelve months)ROE 2.5% · ROA 0.7%—UNRECORDEDStored key metrics — Date unknown
px.range5252-week range$13.20 – $20.50UNRECORDEDStored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-10-02
id.employeesEmployees49UNRECORDEDStored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-10-02
id.ceoChief executiveJoseph ZancoUNRECORDEDStored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-10-02

OURS — 2 facts from Stock Expert AI's own score and rank

OURS facts used on this page
Fact IDFactValue as shownAs ofTierSource
ours.moonshotMoonshotScore v270 of 100 · Strong · pillars 54 / 75 / 63 / 100 / 44OURSStock Expert AI MoonshotScore v2 engine
ours.moonshot_changeMoonshotScore movement70 (stored snapshot Oct 4, 2026) → 70 (current publication computed Oct 5, 2026) (0)OURSStock Expert AI current score publication and immutable score snapshots — The current score publication is not yet represented in the immutable snapshot archive.
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