SFST Should I Buy
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Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The company's strong financial performance, bullish technical indicators, and positive analyst sentiment make it a compelling choice for long-term growth.
The technical indicators for SFST are bullish. The MACD histogram is positive and contracting, RSI is neutral at 64.431, and moving averages are bullish (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). The stock is trading above the pivot level of 57.26, with resistance levels at 60.495 and 62.494, suggesting room for upward movement.
Strong Q4 2025 financial performance with revenue up 28.29% YoY, net income up 75.17% YoY, and EPS up 75.36% YoY.
Positive analyst sentiment with Piper Sandler raising the price target to $64 and maintaining an Overweight rating.
Bullish technical indicators and strong deposit growth leading to lower funding costs.
Lack of recent news or event-driven catalysts.
Neutral sentiment from hedge funds and insiders, with no significant trading trends.
In Q4 2025, SFST reported a 28.29% YoY increase in revenue to $29.496 million, a 75.17% YoY increase in net income to $9.857 million, and a 75.36% YoY increase in EPS to $1.21. This demonstrates strong growth and operational efficiency.
Piper Sandler raised the price target to $64 from $54 and maintained an Overweight rating, citing better-than-expected Q4 2025 results driven by lower expenses, minimal credit costs, and strong deposit growth.
