{"ticker": {"uuid": "539f845e-26ed-4bd6-84b4-b0c080a3572e", "symbol": "SFST", "name": "Southern First Bancshares Inc", "exchange": "NASDAQ", "country": "US", "sector": "Financial Services", "industry": "Banks - Regional"}, "articles": [{"title": "On the Move: Bryan Kennedy", "summary": "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.", "url": "https://upstatebusinessjournal.com/on-the-move/bryan-kennedy/", "source_name": "upstate business journal", "published_at": "2026-07-15T19:46:26", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 19:46", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 61, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Certain Common Stock of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. are subject to a Lock-Up Agreement Ending on 15-JUL-2026.", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.marketscreener.com/news/certain-common-stock-of-southern-first-bancshares-inc-are-subject-to-a-lock-up-agreement-ending-on-ce7f5edddc8cf226", "source_name": "www.marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-07-15T00:13:55", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 00:13", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Short Interest in Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFST) Expands By 129.0%", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/short-interest-in-southern-first-bancshares-inc-nasdaqsfst-expands-by-1290-2026-07-14/", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-14T15:40:13", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 15:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Bancorp (Nasdaq: FBNC) buys First Carolina in $166M bank deal", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxQZE1hclV4b0Vna1pZUnNUMnFCVC1Rd0t1ZV9veHdwQWVwLW4xYXlHaTJaX3d6d0JEUjFLYmgyOFdtQ3NMLUFPeFk0NWhiQl8ycm9rZUo5bi02YjdSV3htZ1dIVXUyZE1DcWs4TVowdTFVd21JdE9wTXhIX01jd0xoWktTODFHMFVkbzg3RmpzOGxtanF5Z0NicjBPRTFNYU5XNkw3MjgxLWM?oc=5", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-14T12:46:25+00:00", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 12:46", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "SFST4943162 Bond Profile \u2014 Key Metrics", "summary": "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 ", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/FINRA-SFST4943162/profile-overview/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-07-14T09:40:13", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 09:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "SFST4943162 Bond Coupon Profile \u2014 Rate & Payments", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/FINRA-SFST4943162/profile-coupon/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-07-14T07:40:13", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 07:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares shows strong growth b...", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxPemhqS2QwNzhuZDRKajNfcE5IZ3EyUGt6Vk95YkJSNXVWbVctbGdsM0taN19YdEhDYTMwaUhJZHpueWNReElCQ2FpYjY2S00zSnVKUFI4Y3BNSHBhZkM1MHZvb2ZZdzQyQmx5QjdnMFBKZDRGOHg2MTk2UnNtUXZxbHlaUHJkUlltZWdNdmtXYTRxY2Rz?oc=5", "source_name": "Pluang", "published_at": "2026-07-10T22:43:14+00:00", "published_display": "10 Jul 2026 22:43", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 82, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares Is Improving, But Not Enough To Turn Bullish Over (NASDAQ:SFST)", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxQM2lyb25zSjFfTElfSzN0UzZsM1F0WlE2YmQxRUgxLVdOS01YQjZwWk8weERTZE01UUUweXRtd3RZT01kUEl3cmlQX1VUbmVsVkxPUTFlRXdXeTM3bDc4WEpfTUxUTERIWDZEY0NoMGZNZXpyMU8zbm1VYU4zR1JrS0IteGJhZmhwQzhhSXd6a1hId09kRFotcWNURmx5U2VJUEdpZjlacXhJdWM?oc=5", "source_name": "Seeking Alpha", "published_at": "2026-07-10T21:50:35+00:00", "published_display": "10 Jul 2026 21:50", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "If You Invested $1,000 in Southern First (SFST)", "summary": "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 ", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/tools/stock-return-calculator/SFST", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-04T10:10:05", "published_display": "04 Jul 2026 10:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Simmons First schedules July 17 call for Q2 2026 earnings", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxPQ3FmbHllQzVXSmw3WUFkdFluS3dWZGJjamdqcmZtc0pBTDh6SUtZY2V0ekdsbl91SS1haVhsb2hna2lZMGYxalZMY2NnaGdZSUR2Mml6ajM1TUpSWHd6YUhqMTUxWF9YUVBDYU1BdmRTVHRqTHZtaXNmaDZiS2RBUXZHUGtrTVNlcTNXcU55Z29zcnZaTXRGSTVCYktBRHlDbFV3b1BKWWFPOXRFMXd2MGJJWU40LWVWRjdZ?oc=5", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-06-29T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "29 Jun 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares, Inc.(NasdaqGM:SFST) dropped from Russell 2000 Dynamic Index", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.marketscreener.com/news/southern-first-bancshares-inc-nasdaqgm-sfst-dropped-from-russell-2000-dynamic-index-ce7f5fdede89fe26", "source_name": "www.marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-06-29T05:57:00", "published_display": "29 Jun 2026 05:57", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 32, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares, Inc. Actuals & Estimates (NASDAQ:SFST)", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-SFST/forecast-actuals-and-estimates/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-26T18:39:57", "published_display": "26 Jun 2026 18:39", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 73, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "SFST SEC Filings - Southern First 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K Forms", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/SFST/page-5.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-06-23T05:10:31", "published_display": "23 Jun 2026 05:10", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 61, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares, Inc.(NasdaqGM:SFST) added to S&P Regional Banks Select Industry Index", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.marketscreener.com/news/southern-first-bancshares-inc-nasdaqgm-sfst-added-to-s-p-regional-banks-select-industry-index-ce7f5cd3d88df025", "source_name": "www.marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-06-22T01:40:44", "published_display": "22 Jun 2026 01:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 71, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Appoints Bryan Kennedy to Board of Directors", "summary": "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", "url": "http://www.greenvillebusinessmag.com/stories/southern-first-appoints-bryan-kennedy-to-board-of-directors,45231", "source_name": "Greenville Business Magazine", "published_at": "2026-06-19T17:39:48", "published_display": "19 Jun 2026 17:39", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 72, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares (SFST) Edges Higher Amid Quiet Trading - IV Percentile", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPOVNiWVJZalZmNTQtSnNvWTY0eTlXdkhYQW44Y2psczdLQTE2X3h0bk9WRC16RWZ4UGRIakZZbDhhTUxqV0J4NXBCdURscEczc01RUWlNWVJjMTdYWmxNUWVqc0oxY01UZmhXWURmZzZzQl8zYldnSnUxYV9YVDFZWV9pd0JZa0tPNlR3Vy1CWkl6THRLU0tyT3BWTFk0Y0N0Z3B4XzM3NjhBYWp0Qmc?oc=5", "source_name": "Donan\u0131mHaber", "published_at": "2026-06-19T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "19 Jun 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares (SFST) Modestly Advances Amid Regional Banking Recovery - Fast Moving Stocks", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxPQURtX0VockxXTDVwcVE4UUVtN3BzbzVLdTlGcDhfelhSRFJadWJrOWc3X09oU3dueUo1QWFJWER0dHJkbFpFWGFONGRFazNIV1lUUTFyS3pXbHdsQ0REdS00azJBMnBIZS1GaVNydzRJLWVUandPSWVSaGhKTkdHeUR2YzNHTmF1UTFHN2d6Zm1iZ3dHMmZJZ0x6VHNuMTYycWpwOFF1RlVjbnMzZk5yZ0RqWGJvakt0aUk2cEZCQ2VGajdm?oc=5", "source_name": "Donan\u0131mHaber", "published_at": "2026-06-18T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares Inc", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-sfst/revenue", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-18T05:09:59", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 05:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) Valuation: PE, PB & Fair Value Analysis", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-sfst/company-valuation", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-18T00:39:48", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 00:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) Financial Health: Profitability & Balance Sheet Analysis", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-sfst/financial-health", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-16T23:40:22", "published_display": "16 Jun 2026 23:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 74, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) Institutional Confidence", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-sfst/sentiment", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-16T12:38:49", "published_display": "16 Jun 2026 12:38", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "How Is Huntington Bancshares' Stock Performance Compared to Other Regional Banks Stocks?", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxQbkhYemFjTENnbUhSWXZldFlxUFN5ak9vR2FfaW1LdUhLU0wzVG1JM2hSRG5NMW9WTmNyeEItT1FlMVJ2N1FzZmM4Tk5QNWMxSHk5bTNLeHJvS0ZPOW1SZTN3Nkh0S2VPeDY0YjJVX0hMWnF3UEEwM203NTZHZjF4azhNaDVIM1V5X3JEQUN3QmN4SUpfWThaRnFtZTFzdW5TRWZEY2dLRnA1dGxkYzF1VVM4TkJlRms1MGotTk9odWZzblF4RHdWam5R?oc=5", "source_name": "Barchart.com", "published_at": "2026-06-16T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jun 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares director Cubbage sells $46,359 stock By Investing.com", "summary": "Leighton M. Cubbage, a director at Southern First Bancshares Inc., sold 765 shares of the company\u2019s 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", "url": "https://za.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/southern-first-bancshares-director-cubbage-sells-46359-stock-93CH-4326348", "source_name": "Investing.com South Africa", "published_at": "2026-06-13T12:09:59", "published_display": "13 Jun 2026 12:09", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 38, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares director Cubbage sells $46,359 stock", "summary": "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", "url": "https://m.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/southern-first-bancshares-director-cubbage-sells-46359-stock-93CH-4740070?ampMode=1", "source_name": "Investing.com", "published_at": "2026-06-13T10:40:37", "published_display": "13 Jun 2026 10:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Insider Sell: Leighton Cubbage Sells Shares of Southern First Ba", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.gurufocus.com/news/8914429/insider-sell-leighton-cubbage-sells-shares-of-southern-first-bancshares-inc-sfst?mobile=true", "source_name": "GuruFocus", "published_at": "2026-06-13T10:11:13", "published_display": "13 Jun 2026 10:11", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 38, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares (SFST) Finds Support, Gains 1.2% in Quiet Session - Fast Moving Stocks", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxQNEFjNkpLeklYVUI3cVc1SElTRHU1T3ozWDQxbldYMWdtX3QwbGdvT283bk05Y2tmbDl4Unl3dDJWRG5UdVVjOFh4ZHNya3Z4a2ZFc3VGNGRNbzRTbDNjeXRrWmRQYWxyU2JsUjRqMjVVdHJhM3lDSVlabGppSmZoRFhITWYwTTJDVFJpdnQ3cThtV0s5R2lGbkRUNU5fRmxnQnljSW1JZEhmT190M2ZOZDB4WQ?oc=5", "source_name": "dars.gov.et", "published_at": "2026-06-09T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "09 Jun 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Avoiding Lag: Real-Time Signals in (SFST) Movement", "summary": "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", "url": "https://news.stocktradersdaily.com/news_release/11/Avoiding_Lag:_Real-Time_Signals_in_SFST_Movement_060626070602_1780787162.html", "source_name": "Stock Traders Daily", "published_at": "2026-06-06T18:39:14", "published_display": "06 Jun 2026 18:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First (SFST) director Anna Locke awarded 310 RSUs", "summary": "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 ", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/SFST/form-4-southern-first-bancshares-inc-insider-trading-activity-fdab901b1224.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-06-04T21:10:39", "published_display": "04 Jun 2026 21:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares appoints Bryan Kennedy to board", "summary": "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. 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Kennedy, who recently retired after a 43-year banking career, brings extensive experience in regional banking, ", "url": "https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/Tipranks/2288565/southern-first-bancshares-adds-veteran-banker-to-board/", "source_name": "The Globe and Mail", "published_at": "2026-06-03T19:10:26", "published_display": "03 Jun 2026 19:10", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Director at Southern First (NASDAQ: SFST) receives 310-share stock grant", "summary": "Southern First Bancshares director Darrin Goss Sr. was granted 310 restricted stock units as part of his compensation, which will fully vest on June 1, 2027. This equity grant increases his direct holdings to 795 shares of the company's common stock. 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Kennedy brings 43 years of commercial banking experience, including founding Park Sterling Bank and serving as lead independent director for The Cato Corp", "url": "http://www.greenvillebusinessmag.com/stories/southern-first-appoints-bryan-kennedy-to-board-of-directors,45231", "source_name": "Greenville Business Magazine", "published_at": "2026-06-19T17:39:48", "published_display": "19 Jun 2026 17:39", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 72, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares (SFST) Edges Higher Amid Quiet Trading - IV Percentile", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPOVNiWVJZalZmNTQtSnNvWTY0eTlXdkhYQW44Y2psczdLQTE2X3h0bk9WRC16RWZ4UGRIakZZbDhhTUxqV0J4NXBCdURscEczc01RUWlNWVJjMTdYWmxNUWVqc0oxY01UZmhXWURmZzZzQl8zYldnSnUxYV9YVDFZWV9pd0JZa0tPNlR3Vy1CWkl6THRLU0tyT3BWTFk0Y0N0Z3B4XzM3NjhBYWp0Qmc?oc=5", "source_name": "Donan\u0131mHaber", "published_at": "2026-06-19T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "19 Jun 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares (SFST) Modestly Advances Amid Regional Banking Recovery - Fast Moving Stocks", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxPQURtX0VockxXTDVwcVE4UUVtN3BzbzVLdTlGcDhfelhSRFJadWJrOWc3X09oU3dueUo1QWFJWER0dHJkbFpFWGFONGRFazNIV1lUUTFyS3pXbHdsQ0REdS00azJBMnBIZS1GaVNydzRJLWVUandPSWVSaGhKTkdHeUR2YzNHTmF1UTFHN2d6Zm1iZ3dHMmZJZ0x6VHNuMTYycWpwOFF1RlVjbnMzZk5yZ0RqWGJvakt0aUk2cEZCQ2VGajdm?oc=5", "source_name": "Donan\u0131mHaber", "published_at": "2026-06-18T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares Inc", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-sfst/revenue", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-18T05:09:59", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 05:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) Valuation: PE, PB & Fair Value Analysis", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-sfst/company-valuation", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-18T00:39:48", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 00:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) Financial Health: Profitability & Balance Sheet Analysis", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-sfst/financial-health", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-16T23:40:22", "published_display": "16 Jun 2026 23:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 74, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) Institutional Confidence", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-sfst/sentiment", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-16T12:38:49", "published_display": "16 Jun 2026 12:38", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "How Is Huntington Bancshares' Stock Performance Compared to Other Regional Banks Stocks?", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxQbkhYemFjTENnbUhSWXZldFlxUFN5ak9vR2FfaW1LdUhLU0wzVG1JM2hSRG5NMW9WTmNyeEItT1FlMVJ2N1FzZmM4Tk5QNWMxSHk5bTNLeHJvS0ZPOW1SZTN3Nkh0S2VPeDY0YjJVX0hMWnF3UEEwM203NTZHZjF4azhNaDVIM1V5X3JEQUN3QmN4SUpfWThaRnFtZTFzdW5TRWZEY2dLRnA1dGxkYzF1VVM4TkJlRms1MGotTk9odWZzblF4RHdWam5R?oc=5", "source_name": "Barchart.com", "published_at": "2026-06-16T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jun 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares director Cubbage sells $46,359 stock By Investing.com", "summary": "Leighton M. Cubbage, a director at Southern First Bancshares Inc., sold 765 shares of the company\u2019s 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", "url": "https://za.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/southern-first-bancshares-director-cubbage-sells-46359-stock-93CH-4326348", "source_name": "Investing.com South Africa", "published_at": "2026-06-13T12:09:59", "published_display": "13 Jun 2026 12:09", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 38, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares director Cubbage sells $46,359 stock", "summary": "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", "url": "https://m.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/southern-first-bancshares-director-cubbage-sells-46359-stock-93CH-4740070?ampMode=1", "source_name": "Investing.com", "published_at": "2026-06-13T10:40:37", "published_display": "13 Jun 2026 10:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Insider Sell: Leighton Cubbage Sells Shares of Southern First Ba", "summary": "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", "url": "https://www.gurufocus.com/news/8914429/insider-sell-leighton-cubbage-sells-shares-of-southern-first-bancshares-inc-sfst?mobile=true", "source_name": "GuruFocus", "published_at": "2026-06-13T10:11:13", "published_display": "13 Jun 2026 10:11", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 38, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares (SFST) Finds Support, Gains 1.2% in Quiet Session - Fast Moving Stocks", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxQNEFjNkpLeklYVUI3cVc1SElTRHU1T3ozWDQxbldYMWdtX3QwbGdvT283bk05Y2tmbDl4Unl3dDJWRG5UdVVjOFh4ZHNya3Z4a2ZFc3VGNGRNbzRTbDNjeXRrWmRQYWxyU2JsUjRqMjVVdHJhM3lDSVlabGppSmZoRFhITWYwTTJDVFJpdnQ3cThtV0s5R2lGbkRUNU5fRmxnQnljSW1JZEhmT190M2ZOZDB4WQ?oc=5", "source_name": "dars.gov.et", "published_at": "2026-06-09T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "09 Jun 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Avoiding Lag: Real-Time Signals in (SFST) Movement", "summary": "This article analyzes Southern First Bancshares Inc. 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These RSUs will fully vest on June 1, 2027, increasing her direct holdings to 3,602 shares of common ", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/SFST/form-4-southern-first-bancshares-inc-insider-trading-activity-fdab901b1224.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-06-04T21:10:39", "published_display": "04 Jun 2026 21:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares appoints Bryan Kennedy to board", "summary": "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", "url": "https://m.uk.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/southern-first-bancshares-appoints-bryan-kennedy-to-board-93CH-4711792?ampMode=1", "source_name": "Investing.com UK", "published_at": "2026-06-04T20:39:13", "published_display": "04 Jun 2026 20:39", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 72, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First Bancshares Adds Veteran Banker to Board", "summary": "Southern First Bancshares and Southern First Bank have appointed veteran commercial banker Bryan Kennedy to their Boards of Directors and to the Boards\u2019 Risk Committee. Kennedy, who recently retired after a 43-year banking career, brings extensive experience in regional banking, ", "url": "https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/Tipranks/2288565/southern-first-bancshares-adds-veteran-banker-to-board/", "source_name": "The Globe and Mail", "published_at": "2026-06-03T19:10:26", "published_display": "03 Jun 2026 19:10", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Director at Southern First (NASDAQ: SFST) receives 310-share stock grant", "summary": "Southern First Bancshares director Darrin Goss Sr. was granted 310 restricted stock units as part of his compensation, which will fully vest on June 1, 2027. This equity grant increases his direct holdings to 795 shares of the company's common stock. The transaction was reported ", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/SFST/form-4-southern-first-bancshares-inc-insider-trading-activity-07b12bc411cf.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-06-03T19:09:52", "published_display": "03 Jun 2026 19:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Southern First (SFST) director receives 310-share restricted stock award", "summary": "Southern First Bancshares director Mark A. Cothran was granted 310 restricted stock units as compensation, valued at $0.00 per share. These units will fully vest on June 1, 2027, adding to his direct holdings which now total 100,386 shares. 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