Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST)

NASDAQ: SFST · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
32.32
-0.51 (-1.55%)
Mar 28, 2023, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
-1.55%
Market Cap 260.11M
Revenue (ttm) 101.05M
Net Income (ttm) 29.12M
Shares Out 8.05M
EPS (ttm) 3.61
PE Ratio 8.95
Forward PE 9.91
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 14,182
Open 32.62
Previous Close 32.83
Day's Range 31.82 - 33.16
52-Week Range 31.30 - 53.58
Beta 0.82
Analysts Sell
Price Target 46.41 (+43.6%)
Earnings Date Apr 25, 2023

About SFST

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Southern First Bank that provides various banking products and services to general public in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. It operates through three segments: Commercial and Retail Banking, Mortgage Banking, and Corporate Operations. The company accepts various deposit products that include checking accounts, commercial checking accounts, and savings accounts, as well as other time deposits, including daily money market accounts and long-term certificates of... [Read more]

Sector Financials
IPO Date Oct 28, 1999
Employees 278
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol SFST
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2022, SFST's revenue was $101.05 million, a decrease of -13.81% compared to the previous year's $117.23 million. Earnings were $29.12 million, a decrease of -37.67%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 8 analysts, the average rating for SFST stock is "Sell." The 12-month stock price forecast is $46.41, which is an increase of 43.60% from the latest price.

Price Target
$46.41
(43.60% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Sell
Stock Forecasts

News

SOUTHERN FIRST ANNOUNCES NEW DREAM MORTGAGE CENTER

GREENVILLE, S.C. , March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is proud to announce our new Dream Mortgage Center.

1 week ago - PRNewsWire

5 Financial Stocks That Are Diving - And May Rally

The most oversold stocks in the financial sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

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2 months ago - Benzinga

Southern First (SFST) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates

Southern First (SFST) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -33.33% and 11.31%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

2 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

Southern First Reports Results for Fourth Quarter 2022

GREENVILLE, S.C. , Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Southern First (SFST) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates

Southern First (SFST) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0.97% and 3.45%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

5 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

Southern First Reports Results for Third Quarter 2022

GREENVILLE, S.C. , Oct. 25, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month per...

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

Analysts Estimate Southern First (SFST) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

Southern First (SFST) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

5 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

SOUTHERN FIRST NAMED NO. 5 BEST BANK BY BANK DIRECTOR IN ANNUAL RANKING OF 300 LARGEST PUBLICLY TRADED BANKS

GREENVILLE, S.C. , Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, was recognized as the No.

7 months ago - PRNewsWire

SOUTHERN FIRST NAMES CAL HURST AS PRESIDENT

GREENVILLE, S.C. , Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cal Hurst to Preside...

7 months ago - PRNewsWire

Southern First Reports Results for Second Quarter 2022

GREENVILLE, S.C. , July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month peri...

8 months ago - PRNewsWire

SOUTHERN FIRST AWARDED RAYMOND JAMES COMMUNITY BANKERS CUP, RECOGNIZED IN TOP 10% OF COMMUNITY BANKS FOR 2021 PERFORMANCE

GREENVILLE, S.C. , May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, was awarded the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup for its 202...

11 months ago - PRNewsWire

Southern First (SFST) Upgraded to Strong Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

Southern First (SFST) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

1 year ago - Zacks Investment Research

Top 5 Bank Stocks as Fed May Hike Rate Sooner Than Expected

We have narrowed our search to five regional banking stocks that have provided double-digit returns in the past three months. These are: BOKF, BPOP, CPF, CFB and SFST.

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1 year ago - Zacks Investment Research

Southern First (SFST) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q3 Release

Southern First (SFST) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

1 year ago - Zacks Investment Research

Southern First (SFST) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q2 Release

Southern First (SFST) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

1 year ago - Zacks Investment Research

Is Southern First (SFST) Stock a Solid Choice Right Now?

Southern First (SFST) has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.

2 years ago - Zacks Investment Research

Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for March 25th

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2 years ago - Zacks Investment Research

Earnings Preview: Southern First (SFST) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline

Southern First (SFST) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

2 years ago - Zacks Investment Research

Southern First (SFST) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?

Southern First (SFST) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

2 years ago - Zacks Investment Research

Is Southern First (SFST) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest...

3 years ago - Zacks Investment Research

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3 years ago - Zacks Investment Research

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A hike in market interest rate will raise the cost of funds, which in turn will enable the financial sector, especially banks.

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3 years ago - Zacks Investment Research

Southern First (SFST) to Report Q2 Results: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Southern First (SFST) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

4 years ago - Zacks Investment Research

3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Southern First (SFST)

Southern First (SFST) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.

4 years ago - Zacks Investment Research

Can Value Investors Consider Southern First (SFST) Stock?

Southern First (SFST) stock may be a good choice for value-oriented investors right now from multiple angles.

4 years ago - Zacks Investment Research