SFST

Over the past six months (April to October 2026), several events influenced SFST's stock price. On April 15, 2026, the company announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 1,050,000 shares at $54.00 per share, which likely contributed to a stock price dip of -6.37%. On April 21, 2026, strong First Quarter 2026 results, with diluted EPS of $1.19 and a 29% rise in net interest income, led to a modest stock increase of +0.57%. The appointment of Bryan Kennedy to the Board of Directors on June 3, 2026, coincided with a -3.49% change in stock price. On July 21, 2026, Second Quarter 2026 results reported diluted EPS of $1.20 and a 28% increase in net interest income, resulting in a +0.54% stock change. Southern First Bancshares initiated a new stock buyback plan of up to $10.0 million on August 27, 2026. In September 2026, several insider selling activities by directors were reported. Broader market trends saw the regional banking sector face pressure from rising interest rates and Treasury yields, with regional banks experiencing an average decline of 5.6% since Q2 results, though Southern First Bancshares was noted for its deposit-focused model and low-cost retail deposits.