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Southern first (SFST) CEO R. Arthur Seaver Jr. sells $1.3m in shares

R. Arthur Seaver Jr., CEO of Southern First Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:SFST), sold 21,000 shares of common stock for $1,335,375 on August 12, 2026, while the stock was trading near its 52-week high. Concurrently, he acquired 10,429 shares through stock option exercises valued at $410,786. …

Southern First Bancshares CEO R. Arthur Seaver Jr. Executes Stock Sales and Option Exercises on August 12, 2026

Southern First Bancshares CEO R. Arthur Seaver Jr. completed significant stock transactions on August 12, 2026, as detailed in a Form 4 filing. He sold 21,000 common shares across five open-market transactions, with prices ranging from $63.00 to $64.00 per share. Concurrently, Seaver exercised …

Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) Sets New 52-Week High - Should You Buy?

Southern First Bancshares (SFST) insider plans sale of 21,000 shares via Form 144

An insider at Southern First Bancshares (SFST) has filed a Form 144, indicating a proposed sale of 21,000 shares of common stock. The potential sale, valued at approximately $1.33 million, is scheduled for on or after August 12, 2026, through Wells Fargo Clearing Services …

Sei Investments Co. Purchases 20,673 Shares of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. $SFST

Sei Investments Co. significantly increased its stake in Southern First Bancshares, acquiring an additional 20,673 shares, bringing its total to 34,706 shares valued at $1.89 million. This move comes as other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings, collectively owning 75% of the company. …

Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

This article provides an earnings forecast for Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST), detailing its current earnings forecast score, average price target, and analyst ratings. It highlights that analysts have a "Buy" trend for SFST, with an average price target of $49.00. The article also …

Insider Selling: Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) CAO Sells $94,500.00 in Stock

Southern First Bancshares' CAO Julie Ann Fairchild sold 1,500 shares of company stock for $94,500, reducing her holdings by 22.39% to 5,200 shares. The transaction was disclosed on August 3rd, and the stock traded near its 12-month high. Analysts maintain a "Buy" rating for …

Renaissance Technologies LLC Boosts Holdings in Southern First Bancshares, Inc. $SFST

Renaissance Technologies LLC increased its stake in Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) by 17.7% in the first quarter, now owning 150,607 shares valued at $8.2 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions, contributing to hedge funds and institutional investors collectively owning 75% of the …

Southern First Bancshares Chief Accounting Officer Julie Ann Fairchild sells 1,500 shares for $94,500

Southern First Bancshares' Chief Accounting Officer, Julie Ann Fairchild, sold 1,500 common shares for $63 per share on August 3, reducing her direct holdings to 5,200 shares. Additionally, Fairchild exercised 1,500 stock options at $35.65 on August 4, eliminating her options position. This news …

Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ: SFST) CAO exercises options, sells stock

Southern First Bancshares' Chief Accounting Officer, Julie Ann Fairchild, exercised 1,500 stock options at $35.65 per share on August 4, 2026. The following day, August 3, 2026, she sold 1,500 shares of common stock at $63.00 per share. After these transactions, Fairchild directly owned …

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC SEC Filing (Aug 3, 2026)

This article reports on a Form 144 SEC filing by SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC (SFST) on August 3, 2026. The filing details a proposed sale of 1500 shares of common stock with an aggregate market value of $94,500.00, acquired via equity compensation on November …

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC Q2 2026: Revenue $58.1M, EPS $1.2— 10-Q Summary

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC (SFST) reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue reaching $58.1 million and net income climbing to $11.2 million, translating to diluted EPS of $1.20. The company saw an 11.2% year-over-year increase in revenue and a 70.2% rise in net income, …

SFST Gains 2% as Southern First Bancshares Holds Above Key Support at $59.28 - Earnings Beat Stocks

Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) Financial Health: Profitability & Balance Sheet Analysis

The article analyzes the financial health of Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST), noting its current financial score of 8.00, which ranks it 169 out of 394 in the Banking Services industry, indicating a weak financial status but high operating efficiency. The company recently reported …

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC : PIPER SANDLER RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $70 FROM $66

Piper Sandler has increased its target price for Southern First Bancshares Inc. (SFST.O) to $70 from $66. This adjustment reflects an updated outlook from the analyst firm regarding the company's valuation. The report was published by Reuters.

Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) Director Sells 253 Shares of Stock

Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) Director Ray Lattimore sold 253 shares of the company's stock on June 23rd at an average price of $59.28, totaling approximately $15,000. This transaction reduced his ownership by 18.33%. Despite the insider sale, the company's stock has an average "Buy" …

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. Revenue Breakdown – NASDAQ:SFST

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) generated $118.09 million USD in revenue last year, primarily from its Banking and Financial Services segment. This represents an increase from $93.36 million USD in the previous year. All reported revenue originated from operations within the United States.

Loan losses (actual) of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. – NASDAQ:SFST

This article provides details on the actual loan losses for Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST). It appears to be a financial data snippet from TradingView, focusing on the company's financial performance. The content is primarily a listing of financial data categories available for …

SFST|Southern First Bancshares Inc|Price:61.370|Chg%:+0.820

Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) shows strong fundamentals with high growth potential and is considered fairly valued by TradingKey, ranking 64th in the Banking Services industry. Analysts have rated it a "Buy" with a target price of $66.50, suggesting a 7.74% upside. The company's …

Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) Raised to "Strong-Buy" at Zacks Research

Southern First (SFST) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know

Southern First: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Southern First Bancshares Inc. (SFST) reported net income of $11.2 million, or $1.20 per share, for its second quarter. The company's revenue net of interest expense was $35.9 million, which fell short of Street forecasts. This financial snapshot was generated using data from Zacks …

Southern First Bancshares Reports Strong Second-Quarter Results

Southern First Bancshares (SFST) Stock Faces Rich Valuation As Net Profit Margin Hits 30.7%

Southern First Bancshares (SFST) reported strong Q2 2026 results with US$34.9 million in revenue and US$1.22 EPS, and a trailing 12-month net profit margin of 30.7%. Despite this strong recent performance and 81.2% earnings growth over the last year, the stock appears richly valued …

Southern First Bancshares (SFST) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Southern First Bancshares (SFST) achieved strong financial performance in Q2 2026, reporting a 70% year-over-year increase in net income to $11.2 million and a 48% rise in diluted EPS to $1.20. The company saw significant growth in total revenue, net interest income, and loans, …

Southern First Q2 profit reaches $11.2 million

Southern First Bancshares reported a strong Q2 2026 with net income rising 70% year over year to $11.2 million, and diluted EPS increasing 48% to $1.20. Total revenue grew 25% to $35.9 million, driven by a 28% increase in net interest income. The bank …

Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) Announces Earnings Results

Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) announced its quarterly earnings, reporting an EPS of $1.20, which narrowly beat the consensus estimate of $1.19. However, the bank's revenue of $20.40 million fell significantly short of the $36.30 million analyst forecast. Despite the revenue miss, the company showed …

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. Q2 Income Rises

(RTTNews) - Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) released a profit for its second quarter that Increased, from the same period last year The company's earnings came in at $11.20 million, or $1.20 per share. This compares with $6.58 million, or $0.81 per share, last …

Press Release: Southern First Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The company reported a net income of $7.5 million for the quarter, or $1.05 per diluted share. This release provides key financial highlights and performance metrics for …

Southern First Bancshares (SFST) Projected to Announce Earnings on Tuesday

Southern First Bancshares (SFST) is anticipated to report its Q2 2026 earnings before market open on Tuesday, July 28th. Analysts forecast earnings of $1.19 per share and revenue of $36.30 million. The company's stock currently holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average …

Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) Shares Down 4.4% - Here's What Happened

Compared to Estimates, Southern First (SFST) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Price to sales forward of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. – NASDAQ:SFST

The article discusses the "Price to sales forward" metric for Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST). It appears to be a stub or a page providing financial data for the company on the TradingView platform. The content primarily displays navigational elements and disclaimers related …