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CLST Stock Forecast: Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 20 Aug 2026
$17
0.00% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 45 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$70.0M
Ticker Nerd rank
45 / 100
Median analyst target
—
Analysts covering
—
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.5%
1M
+1.1%
YTD
+10.2%
1Y
+36.7%
From 52W high
−1.4%
From 52W low
+37.8%
$13
$18
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CLST stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
45 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
100
Momentum
88
Issuance
81
Size
79
Growth
31
Quality
29
Value
27
Accruals
26
Revisions
25

Volatility (100): The share price has been relatively steady.

Revisions (25): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CLST stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CLST, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$12$13$14$15$16$17$18Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CLST

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CLST appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

CLST analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Fundamentals

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
32.0×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

Price / sales
6.2×

Cheaper than 21% of US stocks

Price / book
0.9×

Cheaper than 77% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
8.7%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
0.6%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
22.5%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Net margin
17.5%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
2.5%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.7%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

CLST vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CLSTCatalyst Bancorp, Inc.$70.0M
45
NSTSNSTS Bancorp, Inc.$73.3M
48
FSEAFirst Seacoast Bancorp, Inc.$80.4M
9
HFBLHome Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana$82.0M
60
ASRVAmeriServ Financial, Inc.$82.9M
72
SSBISummit State Bank (California)$85.4M
56
CPBICentral Plains Bancshares, Inc.$88.5M
48

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CLST news & analysis

CLST's Q2 Earnings Flat Y/Y, Merger Costs and Loan Weakness Hurt

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026neutral

Catalyst Bancorp's second-quarter earnings per share were flat year over year, strained by merger costs and loan declines. These pressures were partly offset by higher net interest income, improving credit quality, and deposit growth.

Why it matters — A CLST watcher would care because merger costs and loan weakness are weighing on earnings even as net interest income, credit quality, and deposit growth provide support.

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. Announces 2026 Second Quarter Results

PRNewsWire · 30 July 2026neutral

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. reported net income of $524,000 ($0.14 per diluted share) for the second quarter of 2026, down from $558,000 ($0.15 per diluted share) in the first quarter of 2026.

Why it matters — The sequential decline in quarterly earnings provides a near-term performance benchmark for CLST shareholders tracking the company's profitability trend.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CLST stock

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CLST?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. ranks 45 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (100 of 100).

What is the CLST stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CLST are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has CLST stock performed over the past year?

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. returned +36.7% over the 12 months to 20 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. do?

Catalyst Bancorp Inc., a financial services company, primarily operates as a community bank. It focuses on providing a comprehensive range of banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and communities.

What is the latest news on CLST?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 5 Aug 2026): "CLST's Q2 Earnings Flat Y/Y, Merger Costs and Loan Weakness Hurt". Catalyst Bancorp's second-quarter earnings per share were flat year over year, strained by merger costs and loan declines. These pressures were partly offset by higher net interest income, improving credit quality, and deposit growth.

Company

About Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.

Catalyst Bancorp Inc., a financial services company, primarily operates as a community bank. It focuses on providing a comprehensive range of banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and communities. Central to its operations is the facilitation of deposit and loan offerings, tailored to serve personal and commercial needs. The company is committed to fostering economic growth through the provision of personal and home mortgage loans, commercial real estate lending, and various small business financial solutions. With a strong emphasis on engaging with local communities, Catalyst Bancorp Inc. plays a critical role in supporting economic development and contributing to financial stability within its service areas. The company's strategic initiatives often involve enhancing customer experience through technological advancements and personalized banking services. By maintaining strong community ties and a customer-centric approach, Catalyst Bancorp aims to sustain its market presence and impact across regional markets.

CEO Mr. Joseph B. Zanco CPA, CIA · 49 employees · United States · https://catalystbank.com