Southern First Bancshares Posts Strong Results In An Attractive Market

Southern First Bancshares (SFST) remains a Buy, supported by robust Q4 2025 results and a favorable regional economic backdrop. SFST delivered $1.21 EPS in Q4, outpacing estimates, and achieved 94.8% full-year EPS growth, driven by revenue gains and cost control. The stock trades at 1.31x tangible book value, well below recent peer M&A multiples, highlighting significant potential upside in a buyout scenario.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 23, 2026

Southern First Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025.

PRNewsWire • Jan 22, 2026

Southern First (SFST) Tops Q4 Earnings Estimates

Southern First (SFST) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.21 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.11 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.7 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 22, 2026

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

Southern First (SFST) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 10, 2025

Southern First Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

GREENVILLE, S.C. , Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

PRNewsWire • Oct 28, 2025

Southern First (SFST) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Southern First (SFST) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.07 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.89 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.54 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 28, 2025

Compared to Estimates, Southern First (SFST) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Although the revenue and EPS for Southern First (SFST) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 28, 2025

Southern First Bancshares Gears Up For Strong Finish To 2025

Southern First Bancshares operates in high-growth Southeastern markets, showing strong deposit and loan growth, but the bank holding company may be overlooked by some investors due to its size. SFST's earnings and book value are rising, with improving asset quality and potential for further margin expansion as interest rates adjust. The stock is rated Buy, supported by robust growth prospects, takeover potential, and a favorable geographic footprint, despite lacking a dividend.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 13, 2025

All You Need to Know About Southern First (SFST) Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy

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).

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 24, 2025

Best Momentum Stock to Buy for July 24th

SCHW, TCBI and SFST made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on July 24, 2025.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 24, 2025