What Makes Southern First (SFST) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?

Does Southern First (SFST) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 23, 2026

Southern First (SFST) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know

Southern First (SFST) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 23, 2026

Southern First Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

GREENVILLE, S.C., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) (Southern First), today announced its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Jul 21, 2026

Southern First (SFST) Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates

Southern First (SFST) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.2 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.81 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 21, 2026

Compared to Estimates, Southern First (SFST) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Southern First (SFST) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 21, 2026

Southern First Bancshares Is Improving, But Not Enough To Turn Bullish Over

Southern First Bancshares continues to deliver strong balance sheet and profitability growth, yet remains a 'hold' due to valuation and risk factors. SFST's deposit base is expanding, but high brokered (13%) and uninsured (42.4%) deposits present structural risks. Profitability improved with net interest income rising to $29M and net profit nearly doubling, but asset quality and return on assets (0.91%) remain below target.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 10, 2026

Southern First Appoints Bryan Kennedy to Board of Directors

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Kennedy to its Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Jun 3, 2026

Southern First Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

GREENVILLE, S.C., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) (Southern First), today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Apr 21, 2026

Southern First (SFST) Lags Q1 Earnings Estimates

Southern First (SFST) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.19 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.2 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.65 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 21, 2026

Southern First (SFST) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Although the revenue and EPS for Southern First (SFST) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 21, 2026