SFST Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
SFST - Southern First Bancshares, Inc.
$64.19
0.74 (1.17%)
▲
5d:
+2.72%
30d:
+4.82%
90d:
+14.79%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 3, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 27, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: SFST is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.2% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: SFST is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.2% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$111.86
Based on 13.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$69.45
7.6% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 9.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: SFST is currently trading at $64.19, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $60.60 to $62.61. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 10.3) is in line with its historical norms (9.6). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.2% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, SFST is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $64.03. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: SFST has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, SFST is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $64.03. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: SFST has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$60.60 -
$62.61
Company Quality Score
56/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
58.1%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($68.50)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 2.2% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$60.60 -
$62.61
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$58.04
Resistance Level
$64.03
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 3, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
10.28
Wall Street Target
$68.50
(+8.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
24.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
48.1%
Profit Margin
30.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.2% premium
PE vs Historical
10.3 vs 9.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$64.85
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$66.27
(+4%)
3-Year Target
$67.73
(+7%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→10)
PE COMPRESSION
$63.28
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.7, Growth: 23.5%)
$241.12
(+280%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 10.3, Growth: 23.5%)
$119.52
(+88%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.7, Growth: 23.5%)
$101.59
(+60%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (15x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (10x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 14.65 | Current EPS (TTM): $4.26
Bull Case
$99.50
(+57%)
Analyst growth 45.0%, PE expands to 16.1
Base Case
$90.45
(+43%)
Market implied 45.0%, PE stable at 14.7
Bear Case
$42.43
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 12.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
1
Buys
1
Sells
0
Net
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