Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST)

In the past six months, Southern First Bancshares reported Q4 2025 EPS of $1.21, surpassing estimates, but revenue fell short. The stock gained over 37% in the three months prior to January 23, 2026. The price target was increased to $55.08 on February 4, 2026, but the stock was cut to a "Hold" rating on February 2, 2026. The 52-week range for SFST shares has been $60.09 high and $29.14 low, with a closing price of $59.40 as of February 6, 2026.

There is no direct information stating whether Southern First Bancshares, Inc. experiences demand seasonality for its specific products and services. While banking services can be influenced by economic cycles and seasonal business activity, no explicit seasonality for SFST was detailed.

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company operating through Southern First Bank, accepting deposits and providing commercial, consumer, and mortgage loans. The company offers deposit products like checking and savings accounts, lending solutions including commercial real estate and SBA loans, and other banking services such as residential mortgage lending and wealth management advisory services.

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, with a regional presence across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. The company expanded into Columbia, South Carolina, in 2007 and Charleston, South Carolina, in 2012. It has also expanded into Atlanta, Georgia, and the North Carolina markets of Raleigh, Greensboro, and Charlotte.

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. emphasizes a relationship-driven model with personalized service and local decision-making. The company aims to be a trusted financial partner through technology investment and community outreach. MarketBeat's MarketRank™ scored Southern First Bancshares higher than 59% of evaluated companies in the finance sector. No specific events that have negatively impacted the company's reputation were found in the provided search results.

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. has 266 institutional owners and shareholders, including FJ Capital Management LLC, T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc., and BlackRock, Inc., holding a total of 8,091,591 shares. Institutional shareholders largely control the company, owning 63% of it as of December 10, 2025.