News Sentiment

SFST sentiment intelligence

Southern First Bancshares Inc news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 55 Balanced news tone 48 relevant articles
Exchange NASDAQ United States
Sector Financial Services Market context
Industry Banks - Regional Read-through group
Latest close 60.74 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 55/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update

82/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 48

directly relevant articles

Source quality 5

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

-0.7% over one week, +0.1% over four weeks, trend active, and materially above fair value.

Latest direct headline Positive

On the Move: Bryan Kennedy

Market Reaction

Balanced read

55/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update 82/100 classification
One-week reaction -0.7% Price digesting
Trend fit Trend active 0.1% over four weeks
Fair value 54.7% Materially above fair value

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 15
Neutral 30
Negative 3

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 48
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Stock Titan 9
TradingView 4
TradingKey 4
PR Newswire 4
www.marketscreener.com 3
Seeking Alpha 2
DonanımHaber 2
Zacks 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 32
Earnings 13
Analyst action 1
Deals and strategy 1
Capital return 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

Showing 1-30 of 48
upstate business journal Direct company coverage

On the Move: Bryan Kennedy

Bryan Kennedy has been appointed to the board of directors for Southern First Bancshares Inc., the holding company for Southern First Bank. This appointment follows his retirement after a 43-year career in commercial banking, which included co-founding Park Sterling Bank.

Tone
Positive 61/100
Event
Market update
Published
15 Jul 2026 19:46
Source
upstate business journal
www.marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

Certain Common Stock of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. are subject to a Lock-Up Agreement Ending on 15-JUL-2026.

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) common stock is currently under a lock-up agreement set to expire on July 15, 2026. This agreement, spanning 91 days from April 15, 2026, restricts executive officers and directors from selling or transferring their shares without prior cons

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
15 Jul 2026 00:13
Source
www.marketscreener.com
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Short Interest in Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFST) Expands By 129.0%

Short interest in Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) drastically increased by 129.0% in June, reaching 436,399 shares. This represents 5.0% of the company's float and a short-interest ratio of 2.1 days. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target price o

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
14 Jul 2026 15:40
Source
MarketBeat
TradingView Direct company coverage

SFST4943162 Bond Profile — Key Metrics

This article provides key metrics for the SFST4943162 bond issued by Southern First Bancshares, Inc. It details the bond's coupon rate (7.10874%), issue date (Feb 28, 2020), and maturity date (Sep 30, 2029). The overview also includes information about the issuer, Southern First

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 09:40
Source
TradingView
TradingView Direct company coverage

SFST4943162 Bond Coupon Profile — Rate & Payments

This article provides a bond coupon profile for SFST4943162, issued by Southern First Bancshares, Inc. It details the interest rate of 7.10874% and indicates that the next interest payment is scheduled for September 30, 2026. The page allows users to research bond payments, inclu

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 07:40
Source
TradingView
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

If You Invested $1,000 in Southern First (SFST)

This article analyzes the historical performance of investing $1,000 in Southern First (SFST) over various periods, showing that a $1,000 investment 10 years ago would now be worth $2,387. It details SFST's annual returns, outlines the company's business model as a regional bank

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
04 Jul 2026 10:10
Source
Stock Titan
www.marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.(NasdaqGM:SFST) dropped from Russell 2000 Dynamic Index

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NasdaqGM:SFST) has been removed from the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index. This news follows their recent addition to the S&P Regional Banks Select Industry Index on June 21 and several other corporate announcements, including an equity buyback plan upd

Tone
Negative 31/100
Event
Capital return
Published
29 Jun 2026 05:57
Source
www.marketscreener.com
TradingView Direct company coverage

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. Actuals & Estimates (NASDAQ:SFST)

This article provides an overview of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) stock, including its current price, historical performance, analyst forecasts, and financial data. It highlights the company's market capitalization, recent earnings, revenue, and upcoming earnings report

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Earnings
Published
26 Jun 2026 18:39
Source
TradingView
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

SFST SEC Filings - Southern First 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K Forms

This page provides a comprehensive resource for Southern First (SFST) SEC filings, including annual 10-K reports, quarterly 10-Q earnings, 8-K material events, and insider trading forms. It features AI-generated summaries of recent filings, such as equity compensation details for

Tone
Positive 62/100
Event
Earnings
Published
23 Jun 2026 05:10
Source
Stock Titan
www.marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.(NasdaqGM:SFST) added to S&P Regional Banks Select Industry Index

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) has been added to the S&P Regional Banks Select Industry Index. This announcement was made on June 21, 2026, at 9:33 PM EDT by S&P Capital IQ. The company operates as a bank holding company, providing commercial, consumer, and mortgage loans

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Market update
Published
22 Jun 2026 01:40
Source
www.marketscreener.com
Greenville Business Magazine Direct company coverage

Southern First Appoints Bryan Kennedy to Board of Directors

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) has appointed Bryan Kennedy to its board of directors, effective June 1, 2026. Kennedy brings 43 years of commercial banking experience, including founding Park Sterling Bank and serving as lead independent director for The Cato Corp

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Market update
Published
19 Jun 2026 17:39
Source
Greenville Business Magazine
TradingKey Direct company coverage

Southern First Bancshares Inc

This article provides an overview of Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST), including its stock performance, market capitalization, and P/E ratio. It notes that relevant revenue breakdown data by business segment and region has not yet been disclosed by the company. The page appea

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
18 Jun 2026 05:09
Source
TradingKey
TradingKey Direct company coverage

Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) Valuation: PE, PB & Fair Value Analysis

This article provides a valuation analysis of Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST), noting its current valuation score of 7.25, ranking 280th in the Banking Services industry. It highlights the company's P/E ratio of 13.46, indicating it is significantly below its recent high but

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
18 Jun 2026 00:39
Source
TradingKey
TradingKey Direct company coverage

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

Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) has a financial score of 8.16, ranking 164 out of 398 in the Banking Services industry, indicating a weak financial status but high operating efficiency. The company recently reported a 28.89% year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue to $3

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jun 2026 23:40
Source
TradingKey
TradingKey Direct company coverage

Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) Institutional Confidence

Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) has an institutional shareholding score of 7.00, placing it 71st in the Banking Services industry. Institutional shareholders currently hold 76.87% of shares, a 6.15% decrease from the previous quarter. James Simons is the largest institutiona

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jun 2026 12:38
Source
TradingKey
Investing.com South Africa Direct company coverage

Southern First Bancshares director Cubbage sells $46,359 stock By Investing.com

Leighton M. Cubbage, a director at Southern First Bancshares Inc., sold 765 shares of the company’s common stock for $46,359 at $60.60 per share. This transaction occurred on June 10, 2026, with the stock trading near its 52-week high after a 67% gain over the past year, and it i

Tone
Negative 38/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jun 2026 12:09
Source
Investing.com South Africa
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Southern First Bancshares director Cubbage sells $46,359 stock

Leighton M. Cubbage, a director at Southern First Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:SFST), sold 765 shares of the company's common stock for $46,359. This transaction occurred on June 10, 2026, with shares sold at $60.60 each, near the stock's 52-week high. Separately, Southern First Bancs

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jun 2026 10:40
Source
Investing.com
GuruFocus Direct company coverage

Insider Sell: Leighton Cubbage Sells Shares of Southern First Ba

Leighton Cubbage, a Director at Southern First Bank (subsidiary of Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST)), sold 765 shares on June 10, 2026, bringing his total holdings to 50,715 shares. Over the past year, Cubbage has sold 1,883 shares and made no purchases. The stock, trading at

Tone
Negative 38/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jun 2026 10:11
Source
GuruFocus
Stock Traders Daily Direct company coverage

Avoiding Lag: Real-Time Signals in (SFST) Movement

This article analyzes Southern First Bancshares Inc. (SFST) using AI models, indicating a near-term neutral sentiment amidst mid and long-term strength. It highlights a significant 25.9:1 risk-reward short setup and outlines specific trading strategies. The analysis also provides

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
06 Jun 2026 18:39
Source
Stock Traders Daily
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Southern First (SFST) director Anna Locke awarded 310 RSUs

Southern First Bancshares director Anna T. Locke was awarded 310 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 1, 2026, as part of her stock-based compensation, without a purchase price. These RSUs will fully vest on June 1, 2027, increasing her direct holdings to 3,602 shares of common

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
04 Jun 2026 21:10
Source
Stock Titan
Investing.com UK Direct company coverage

Southern First Bancshares appoints Bryan Kennedy to board

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. has appointed Bryan Kennedy to its board of directors, effective June 1, 2026. Kennedy brings 43 years of experience in commercial banking, having founded Park Sterling Bank and held leadership positions at SouthState Bank and Regions Bank. He also

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Market update
Published
04 Jun 2026 20:39
Source
Investing.com UK
The Globe and Mail Direct company coverage

Southern First Bancshares Adds Veteran Banker to Board

Southern First Bancshares and Southern First Bank have appointed veteran commercial banker Bryan Kennedy to their Boards of Directors and to the Boards’ Risk Committee. Kennedy, who recently retired after a 43-year banking career, brings extensive experience in regional banking,

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Market update
Published
03 Jun 2026 19:10
Source
The Globe and Mail