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NASDAQ:SFST

Southern First Bancshares (SFST) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$26.46
-0.46 (-1.71%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$26.30
$26.87
50-Day Range
$25.43
$30.18
52-Week Range
$20.75
$49.96
Volume
18,602 shs
Average Volume
22,799 shs
Market Capitalization
$213.80 million
P/E Ratio
11.21
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$30.00

Southern First Bancshares MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
13.4% Upside
$30.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.29% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.42mentions of Southern First Bancshares in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
$104,016 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
58.91%
From $1.29 to $2.05 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.77 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

193rd out of 847 stocks

National Commercial Banks Industry

36th out of 84 stocks


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About Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) Stock

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Southern First Bank that provides commercial, consumer, and mortgage loans to the general public in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. 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 deposit. Its loan portfolio comprises commercial real estate loans; construction real estate loans; commercial business loans for various lines of businesses, such as the manufacturing, service industry, and professional service areas; consumer real estate and home equity loans; and other consumer loans, including secured and unsecured installment loans and revolving lines of credit. In addition, the company provides other bank services, such as internet banking, cash management, safe deposit boxes, direct deposit, automatic drafts, bill payment, and mobile banking services. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.

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SFST Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/25/2023
Today
9/24/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/24/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
National commercial banks
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:SFST
Employees
293
Year Founded
1999

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$30.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$30.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$30.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+13.4%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$29.11 million
Pretax Margin
16.03%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$97.59 million
Cash Flow
$4.12 per share
Book Value
$36.83 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
7,483,000
Market Cap
$213.69 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.86

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Key Executives

  • Mr. R. Arthur Seaver Jr.Mr. R. Arthur Seaver Jr. (Age 59)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $757.58k
  • Mr. Calvin C. Hurst (Age 40)
    Pres
    Comp: $501.68k
  • Ms. Silvia T. King (Age 44)
    Chief HR Officer
    Comp: $268.63k
  • Mr. William M. Aiken III (Age 49)
    Sr. EVP & Chief Risk Officer
    Comp: $370.45k
  • Mr. David Andrew Borrmann (Age 52)
    Exec. VP & CFO
  • Mr. Frederick Gilmer III (Age 58)
    Exec. VP of Southern First Bank and Sr. Lending Officer of Southern First Bank













SFST Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Southern First Bancshares stock right now?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Southern First Bancshares in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" SFST shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SFST, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Southern First Bancshares' stock price forecast for 2023?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Southern First Bancshares' shares. Their SFST share price forecasts range from $30.00 to $30.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $30.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 13.4% from the stock's current price.
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How have SFST shares performed in 2023?

Southern First Bancshares' stock was trading at $45.75 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, SFST stock has decreased by 42.2% and is now trading at $26.46.
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When is Southern First Bancshares' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, October 24th 2023.
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How were Southern First Bancshares' earnings last quarter?

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFST) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July, 25th. The bank reported $0.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.32 by $0.01. The bank had revenue of $21.56 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $22.56 million. Southern First Bancshares had a net margin of 12.21% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.45%.

What is Art Seaver Jr.'s approval rating as Southern First Bancshares' CEO?

2 employees have rated Southern First Bancshares Chief Executive Officer Art Seaver Jr. on Glassdoor.com. Art Seaver Jr. has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Art Seaver Jr. in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Southern First Bancshares own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Southern First Bancshares investors own include Suncor Energy (SU), Teekay LNG Partners (TGP), TC Energy (TRP), AbbVie (ABBV), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN), BCE (BCE), BlackLine (BL), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Cinemark (CNK) and CenterPoint Energy (CNP).

What is Southern First Bancshares' stock symbol?

Southern First Bancshares trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SFST."

Who are Southern First Bancshares' major shareholders?

Southern First Bancshares' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include FJ Capital Management LLC (9.79%), BlackRock Inc. (9.62%), Banc Funds Co. LLC (5.18%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.65%), State Street Corp (1.99%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.81%). Insiders that own company stock include Anna T Locke, Anne S Ellefson, Calvin C Hurst, David Andrew Borrmann, David G Ellison, Leighton M Cubbage, Michael D Dowling, R Arthur Seaver Jr, Ray Lattimore, Rudolph G Johnstone III, Silvia T King, Terry Grayson-Caprio and William M Aiken III.
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How do I buy shares of Southern First Bancshares?

Shares of SFST stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Southern First Bancshares' stock price today?

One share of SFST stock can currently be purchased for approximately $26.46.

How much money does Southern First Bancshares make?

Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) has a market capitalization of $213.69 million and generates $97.59 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $29.11 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.36 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Southern First Bancshares have?

The company employs 293 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Southern First Bancshares?

Southern First Bancshares' mailing address is 100 VERDAE BOULEVARD SUITE 100, GREENVILLE SC, 29607. The official website for the company is www.southernfirst.com. The bank can be reached via phone at (864) 679-9000, via email at mdowling@southernfirst.com, or via fax at 864-679-9099.

This page (NASDAQ:SFST) was last updated on 9/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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