Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

NasdaqGM:SFST Stock Report

Market Cap: US$331.7m

Southern First Bancshares Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 1/6

Southern First Bancshares's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -9%, while the Banks industry saw earnings growing at 7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 2.8% per year. Southern First Bancshares's return on equity is 4.3%, and it has net margins of 15.6%.

Key information

-9.0%

Earnings growth rate

-10.2%

EPS growth rate

Banks Industry Growth11.2%
Revenue growth rate2.8%
Return on equity4.3%
Net Margin15.6%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Southern First Bancshares names new president

Aug 23

Southern First Bancshares Could Become Interesting At A Slightly Lower Share Price

Apr 21

Should You Be Adding Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) To Your Watchlist Today?

Nov 08
Should You Be Adding Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) To Your Watchlist Today?

This Insider Has Just Sold Shares In Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFST)

Mar 04
This Insider Has Just Sold Shares In Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFST)

Have Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFST) Insiders Been Selling Their Stock?

Feb 07
Have Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFST) Insiders Been Selling Their Stock?

Is Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFST) Popular Amongst Insiders?

Jan 19
Is Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFST) Popular Amongst Insiders?

A Quick Analysis On Southern First Bancshares' (NASDAQ:SFST) CEO Compensation

Dec 14
A Quick Analysis On Southern First Bancshares' (NASDAQ:SFST) CEO Compensation

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Southern First Bancshares makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGM:SFST Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 249014640
30 Jun 248914630
31 Mar 248713620
31 Dec 238613610
30 Sep 238715610
30 Jun 239219610
31 Mar 239724600
31 Dec 2210129580
30 Sep 2210836570
30 Jun 2211341550
31 Mar 2211544560
31 Dec 2111747520
30 Sep 2111343490
30 Jun 219732450
31 Mar 218926400
31 Dec 207818490
30 Sep 207317330
30 Jun 207722340
31 Mar 207925350
31 Dec 198128350
30 Sep 197826410
30 Jun 197425390
31 Mar 197123380
31 Dec 186822320
30 Sep 186619340
30 Jun 186417330
31 Mar 186115320
31 Dec 175813310
30 Sep 175614300
30 Jun 175413290
31 Mar 175213280
31 Dec 165213270
30 Sep 165013270
30 Jun 164812260
31 Mar 164511250
31 Dec 154410250
30 Sep 15429240
30 Jun 15408230
31 Mar 15387220
31 Dec 14356210
30 Sep 14335210
30 Jun 14325210
31 Mar 14305200
31 Dec 13294190

Quality Earnings: SFST has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: SFST's current net profit margins (15.6%) are lower than last year (16.9%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: SFST's earnings have declined by 9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: SFST's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: SFST had negative earnings growth (-4.6%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Banks industry average (-11.8%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: SFST's Return on Equity (4.3%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 10:01
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. is covered by 4 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Christopher MarinacFIG Partners
Christopher MarinacJanney Montgomery Scott LLC
Jefferson HarralsonKeefe, Bruyette, & Woods