Overview
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- TickerSFST on Nasdaq1
- IndustryNational Commercial Banks1
- HeadquartersGreenville, South Carolina1
- Incorporated inSC2
- Business address6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, Sc 296072
- Filer categoryAccelerated filer2
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“we,” “us,” “our,” or similar references mean Southern First Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiaries.3 From its latest annual report
Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Key numbers, fiscal 2025
Where the money goes
Where each dollar of revenue went, fiscal 2025
- Income tax23¢$9.2M
- Profit77¢$30.4M
Out of $6.3M in revenue.4
Where each dollar of operating cash went, fiscal 2025
- Capital spending2¢$581.0K
- Kept or used elsewhere98¢$29.9M
Out of $30.5M of cash from operations.4
Financial statements
Every line of the income statement as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.4
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans | $198.1M | $186.9M | $166.1M |
| Investment securities | $5.4M | $5.8M | $4.5M |
| Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks | $8.0M | $8.5M | $7.0M |
| Total interest income | $211.5M | $201.2M | $177.6M |
| Deposits | $95.6M | $108.8M | $91.4M |
| Borrowings | $10.9M | $11.2M | $8.6M |
| Total interest expense | $106.5M | $120.0M | $99.9M |
| Net interest income | $105.0M | $81.2M | $77.7M |
| Provision for credit losses | $3.0M | $125.0K | $1.3M |
| Net interest income after provision for credit losses | $102.0M | $81.1M | $76.4M |
| Mortgage banking income | $6.3M | $5.6M | $4.0M |
| Service fees on deposit accounts | $2.4M | $1.8M | $1.4M |
| ATM and debit card income | $2.4M | $2.3M | $2.2M |
| Income from bank owned life insurance | $1.7M | $1.6M | $1.4M |
| Loss on sale of investment securities | -$515.0K | ||
| Other income | $924.0K | $911.0K | $818.0K |
| Total noninterest income | $13.1M | $12.1M | $9.9M |
| Compensation and benefits | $44.8M | $43.5M | $40.3M |
| Occupancy | $10.0M | $10.3M | $10.3M |
| Outside service and data processing costs | $8.5M | $7.7M | $7.1M |
| Insurance | $3.9M | $4.0M | $3.8M |
| Professional fees | $2.5M | $2.4M | $2.5M |
| Marketing | $1.5M | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| Other | $4.4M | $3.9M | $3.6M |
| Total noninterest expenses | $75.5M | $73.3M | $68.8M |
| Income before income tax expense | $39.6M | $19.9M | $17.4M |
| Income tax expense | $9.2M | $4.4M | $4.0M |
| Net income available to common shareholders | $30.4M | $15.5M | $13.4M |
| Basic | $3.75 | $1.92 | $1.67 |
| Diluted | $3.72 | $1.91 | $1.66 |
| Basic | 8.1M shares | 8.1M shares | 8.0M shares |
| Diluted | 8.2M shares | 8.1M shares | 8.1M shares |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Every line of the balance sheet as filed: the last 4 fiscal years (annual) or 4 quarters (quarterly), latest first.4
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and due from banks | $27.8M | $22.6M | ||
| Federal funds sold | $183.5M | $128.5M | ||
| Interest-bearing deposits with banks | $58.3M | $11.9M | ||
| Total cash and cash equivalents | $269.6M | $162.9M | ||
| Investment securities available for sale | $127.7M | $132.1M | ||
| Other investments | $20.1M | $19.5M | ||
| Total investment securities | $147.8M | $151.6M | ||
| Mortgage loans held for sale | $11.6M | $4.6M | ||
| Loans | $3.8B | $3.6B | ||
| Less allowance for credit losses | -$42.3M | -$39.9M | ||
| Loans, net | $3.8B | $3.6B | ||
| Bank owned life insurance | $55.8M | $54.1M | ||
| Property and equipment, net | $83.5M | $88.8M | ||
| Deferred income taxes, net | $13.7M | $13.5M | ||
| Other assets | $18.8M | $20.4M | ||
| Total assets | $4.4B | $4.1B | ||
| Deposits | $3.7B | $3.4B | ||
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings | $240.0M | $240.0M | ||
| Subordinated debentures | $24.9M | $24.9M | ||
| Other liabilities | $53.1M | $56.5M | ||
| Total liabilities | $4.0B | $3.8B | ||
| Common stock, par value $.01 per share, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 8,213,328 and 8,164,872 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. | $82.0K | $82.0K | ||
| Nonvested restricted stock | -$1.3M | -$3.9M | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | $125.9M | $124.6M | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -$7.5M | -$11.5M | ||
| Retained earnings | $251.4M | $221.1M | ||
| Total shareholders equity | $368.7M | $330.4M | $312.5M | $294.5M |
| Total liabilities and shareholders equity | $4.4B | $4.1B | ||
| Preferred stock par value | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 10.0M shares | 10.0M shares | ||
| Common stock, par value | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Common stock, authorized shares | 20.0M shares | 20.0M shares | ||
| Common stock, issued shares | 8.2M shares | 8.2M shares | ||
| Common stock, outstanding shares | 8.2M shares | 8.2M shares |
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and due from banks | $27.8M | $22.6M | ||
| Federal funds sold | $183.5M | $128.5M | ||
| Interest-bearing deposits with banks | $58.3M | $11.9M | ||
| Total cash and cash equivalents | $269.6M | $162.9M | ||
| Investment securities available for sale | $127.7M | $132.1M | ||
| Other investments | $20.1M | $19.5M | ||
| Total investment securities | $147.8M | $151.6M | ||
| Mortgage loans held for sale | $11.6M | $4.6M | ||
| Loans | $3.8B | $3.6B | ||
| Less allowance for credit losses | -$42.3M | -$39.9M | ||
| Loans, net | $3.8B | $3.6B | ||
| Bank owned life insurance | $55.8M | $54.1M | ||
| Property and equipment, net | $83.5M | $88.8M | ||
| Deferred income taxes, net | $13.7M | $13.5M | ||
| Other assets | $18.8M | $20.4M | ||
| Total assets | $4.4B | $4.1B | ||
| Deposits | $3.7B | $3.4B | ||
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings | $240.0M | $240.0M | ||
| Subordinated debentures | $24.9M | $24.9M | ||
| Other liabilities | $53.1M | $56.5M | ||
| Total liabilities | $4.0B | $3.8B | ||
| Common stock, par value $.01 per share, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 8,213,328 and 8,164,872 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. | $82.0K | $82.0K | ||
| Nonvested restricted stock | -$1.3M | -$3.9M | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | $125.9M | $124.6M | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -$7.5M | -$11.5M | ||
| Retained earnings | $251.4M | $221.1M | ||
| Total shareholders equity | $368.7M | $330.4M | $312.5M | $294.5M |
| Total liabilities and shareholders equity | $4.4B | $4.1B | ||
| Preferred stock par value | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 10.0M shares | 10.0M shares | ||
| Common stock, par value | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Common stock, authorized shares | 20.0M shares | 20.0M shares | ||
| Common stock, issued shares | 8.2M shares | 8.2M shares | ||
| Common stock, outstanding shares | 8.2M shares | 8.2M shares |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
Every line of the cash flow as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.4
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | $30.4M | $15.5M | $13.4M |
| Provision for credit losses | $3.0M | $125.0K | $1.3M |
| Depreciation and other amortization | $4.3M | $4.8M | $4.8M |
| Accretion and amortization of securities discounts and premiums, net | $430.0K | $554.0K | $61.0K |
| Loss on sale of investment securities available for sale | $515.0K | ||
| Gain on sale of fixed assets | -$28.0K | ||
| Net change in operating leases | $87.0K | $145.0K | $233.0K |
| Compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock grants | $2.3M | $2.3M | $1.9M |
| Gain on sale of loans held for sale | -$6.3M | -$5.4M | -$3.8M |
| Loans originated and held for sale | -$217.4M | -$188.9M | -$147.0M |
| Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale | $216.8M | $197.0M | $147.6M |
| Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance | -$1.7M | -$1.6M | -$1.4M |
| Increase in deferred tax asset | -$1.3M | -$1.2M | -$230.0K |
| Decrease (increase) in other assets, net | $1.9M | -$3.5M | -$1.4M |
| Increase (decrease) in other liabilities, net | -$2.3M | $5.8M | $2.2M |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $30.5M | $25.6M | $17.7M |
| Increase in loans, net | -$213.7M | -$30.4M | -$329.4M |
| Purchase of property and equipment | -$581.0K | -$785.0K | -$1.2M |
| Available for sale | -$32.5M | -$23.9M | -$63.2M |
| Other investments | -$573.0K | -$4.3M | -$51.6M |
| Available for sale | $11.9M | $25.8M | $24.4M |
| Other investments | $4.8M | $42.5M | |
| Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale | $29.1M | ||
| Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | $28.0K | ||
| Net cash used for investing activities | -$206.3M | -$28.9M | -$378.6M |
| Increase in deposits, net | $281.0M | $56.2M | $245.7M |
| Increase (decrease) in Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings | -$35.0M | $100.0M | |
| Decrease in subordinated debentures | -$11.5M | ||
| Proceeds from the exercise of stock options | $2.0M | $294.0K | $518.0K |
| Restricted shares withheld for taxes | -$485.0K | ||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | $282.6M | $10.0M | $346.2M |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $106.7M | $6.7M | -$14.7M |
| Interest | $106.9M | $119.3M | $93.4M |
| Income taxes | $10.6M | $3.8M | $1.5M |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on securities, net of income taxes | $3.6M | -$130.0K | $2.1M |
| Operating leases | $145.0K | ||
| Foreclosure of other real estate | $275.0K |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Corporate structure
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC sits at the top of its group. 1 entity, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
Major holders of SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC
- ENDEAVOUR CAPITAL ADVISORS INC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC, latest Aug 14, 2026 (2 filings since Feb 14, 2025)
- VANGUARD GROUP INC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC, latest Mar 27, 2026 (3 filings since Nov 4, 2024)
- BlackRock Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC, latest Apr 24, 2025 (5 filings since Feb 3, 2022)
- T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. Filed SC 13G/A on SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC, latest Nov 14, 2024 (3 filings since Feb 14, 2023)
- FJ Capital Management LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC, latest Nov 13, 2024 (5 filings since Feb 11, 2022)
- BANC FUNDS CO LLC Filed SC 13G/A on SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC, latest Feb 9, 2024 (3 filings since Feb 10, 2022)
- PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ Filed SC 13G/A on SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC, latest Feb 14, 2023 (2 filings since Feb 14, 2022)
- Manulife Financial Filed SC 13G/A on SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC, latest Feb 16, 2022
- SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC Greenville, South Carolina
Built from major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
What it owns
What SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.
Property and equipment
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | $11.2M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $11.2M4 Dec 31, 2024 | 0% |
| Buildings and improvements | $54.9M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $54.9M4 Dec 31, 2024 | 0% |
| Furniture and fixtures | $22.7M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $22.3M4 Dec 31, 2024 | +1.7% |
| Computer equipment and software | $427.0K4 Dec 31, 2025 | $409.0K4 Dec 31, 2024 | +4.4% |
| Leasehold improvements | $5.8M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $5.8M4 Dec 31, 2024 | 0% |
| Construction in progress | $219.0K4 Dec 31, 2025 | $56.0K4 Dec 31, 2024 | +291.1% |
| Property and equipment, before depreciation | $64.5M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $68.2M4 Dec 31, 2024 | −5.5% |
| Accumulated depreciation | $30.9M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $26.5M4 Dec 31, 2024 | +16.2% |
| Property and equipment, net | $83.5M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $88.8M4 Dec 31, 2024 | −6.0% |
Investments
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt securities available for sale | $127.7M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $132.1M4 Dec 31, 2024 | −3.3% |
| Deposits held (banks) | $3.7B4 Dec 31, 2025 | $3.4B4 Dec 31, 2024 | +8.2% |
Properties, in its own words
Our principal executive offices and the Bank’s main office are located at 6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, South Carolina 29607. In addition, we currently operate eight additional offices located in Greenville, Columbia, Summerville and Charleston, South Carolina, one office in Raleigh, North Carolina, one office in Greensboro, North Carolina, one office in Charlotte, North Carolina, and one office in Atlanta, Georgia. We lease eight of our offices and own the remaining five locations.
Item 2 of the 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026.3
Leadership
Who has led SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief executive
Chief financial officer
Chief operating officer
- Chief executive officerR. Arthur Seaver Jr. Jan 22, 2009 to now12
- PresidentCalvin C. Hurst Jan 19, 2023 to now13
- PresidentF. Justin Strickland Dec 21, 2006 to Nov 13, 201914
- Chief financial officerChristian J. Zych May 9, 2024 to now15
- Chief financial officerDavid Andrew Borrmann Apr 21, 2023 to Jan 18, 202416
- Chief financial officerMichael D. Dowling May 5, 2011 to Jan 19, 202317
- Chief operating officerMichael D. Dowling Jun 22, 2020 to Jan 19, 202318
Board members and other officers (27)
- Chief Credit OfficerWesley Clark Wilbanks Nov 18, 2025 to now19
- Chief Accounting OfficerJulie Ann Fairchild Oct 22, 2024 to now20
- Chief Risk OfficerWilliam M. Aiken Iii. Jun 7, 2022 to Feb 4, 202521
- Chief Banking OfficerCalvin C. Hurst Sep 25, 2020 to Jan 20, 202222
- EVP, Chief Human Resource OffSilvia T. King Sep 25, 2020 to now23
- Executive Vice PresidentMichael D. Dowling Jan 17, 2013 to Jan 17, 201324
- Executive Vice PresidentMichael M. Strickland Jan 22, 2009 to Apr 12, 201125
- EVP - Risk ManagementGwen G. Bridges Feb 6, 2008 to Apr 12, 201126
- Executive Vice PresidentJonathan Edward Terrell Feb 7, 2006 to Apr 12, 201127
- Board memberBryan F. Kennedy Iii. Jun 2, 2026 to now28
- Board memberJennifer S. Cluverius Jun 11, 2025 to now29
- Board memberDarrin Goss Sr. Jun 17, 2025 to now30
- Board memberWilliam M. McClatchey Jr. Jun 17, 2025 to now31
- Board memberRay Lattimore Jun 15, 2021 to now32
- Board memberTerry Grayson-Caprio Jun 15, 2021 to now33
- Board memberWilliam Maner Iv. Jun 15, 2021 to now34
- Board memberAnna T. Locke Dec 7, 2018 to now35
- Board memberTecumseh Hooper Jr. Jan 5, 2010 to now36
- Board memberAndrew B. Cajka Jr. Jan 11, 2010 to now37
- Board memberR. Arthur Seaver Jr. Jan 11, 2010 to now38
- Board memberJames B. Orders Iii. Mar 16, 2010 to now39
- Board memberRudolph G. Johnstone Iii. Jan 8, 2008 to now40
- Board memberMark A. Cothran Feb 4, 2008 to now41
- Board memberWilliam B. Sturgis Jun 7, 2007 to Jun 19, 201542
- Board memberAnne S. Ellefson Feb 8, 2006 to now43
- Board memberFred Gilmer Jr. Feb 9, 2006 to Jul 31, 201944
- Board memberLeighton M. Cubbage Sep 28, 2006 to now45
Former names
- GREENVILLE FIRST BANCSHARES INCJul 27, 1999 to Jul 2, 20072
Timeline
- Aug 28, 20268-K Other events46
- Jul 21, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure47
- Jun 2, 20268-K Executive or director change48
- May 20, 20268-K Shareholder vote; Regulation FD disclosure49
- Apr 21, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure50
- Apr 16, 20268-K Entered a material agreement; Regulation FD disclosure51
- Apr 15, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure52
- Mar 10, 20268-K Entered a material agreement; New debt or obligation53
- Jan 22, 20268-K Results of operations; Bylaws or fiscal year changed; Regulation FD disclosure54
- Oct 28, 20258-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure55
- Jul 22, 20258-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure56
- Jun 18, 20258-K Other events57
- Jan 22, 2009New chief executive R. Arthur Seaver Jr. becomes CEO12
Calendar
When it reported results
- Jul 21, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results47
- Apr 21, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results50
- Apr 15, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results52
- Jan 22, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results54
- Oct 28, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results55
- Jul 22, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results56
- Apr 22, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results58
- Jan 28, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results59
Upcoming dates from Nasdaq's calendar; past results from the company's 8-K filings (Item 2.02). The full markets calendar
Filings
298 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 5 annual reports, 15 quarterly reports, 44 major events, 176 insider forms, 24 large holders, 34 other. The latest 20:
- Sep 22, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Sep 18, 2026144 EDGAR
- Sep 15, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Sep 3, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Sep 1, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Aug 28, 20268-K CURRENT REPORT EDGAR
- Aug 27, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Aug 24, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Aug 14, 2026SCHEDULE 13G/A EDGAR
- Aug 13, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Aug 13, 20264/A PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Aug 12, 2026144 EDGAR
- Aug 4, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Aug 3, 2026144 EDGAR
- Aug 3, 202610-Q QUARTERLY REPORT EDGAR
- Jul 29, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 21, 20268-K CURRENT REPORT EDGAR
- Jun 12, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jun 3, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jun 3, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
The 298 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Insider trades
105 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 59 buys and 46 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | ORDERS JAMES B IIIDirector | Sale | 8,045 | $62.05 | $499.2K | Form 4 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Locke Anna TDirector | Buy | 300 | $63.27 | $19.0K | Form 4 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | CUBBAGE LEIGHTON MDirector | Sale | 500 | $62.79 | $31.4K | Form 4 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | CUBBAGE LEIGHTON MDirector | Sale | 1,200 | $62.26 | $74.7K | Form 4 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | CUBBAGE LEIGHTON MDirector | Sale | 465 | $60.75 | $28.2K | Form 4 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | CUBBAGE LEIGHTON MDirector | Sale | 400 | $63.00 | $25.2K | Form 4 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | CUBBAGE LEIGHTON MDirector | Sale | 350 | $63.05 | $22.1K | Form 4 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | CUBBAGE LEIGHTON MDirector | Sale | 400 | $63.00 | $25.2K | Form 4 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | CUBBAGE LEIGHTON MDirector | Sale | 800 | $63.02 | $50.4K | Form 4 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | SEAVER R ARTHUR JRChief Executive Officer | Sale | 21,000 | $63.59 | $1.3M | Form 4 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Fairchild Julie AnnChief Accounting Officer | Sale | 1,500 | $63.00 | $94.5K | Form 4 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Fairchild Julie AnnChief Accounting Officer | Sale | 1,500 | $63.00 | $94.5K | Form 4 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Lattimore RayDirector | Sale | 253 | $59.28 | $15.0K | Form 4 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | CUBBAGE LEIGHTON MDirector | Sale | 765 | $60.60 | $46.4K | Form 4 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Maner William IVDirector | Buy | 400 | $52.35 | $20.9K | Form 4 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | King Silvia TChief Human Resources Officer | Sale | 2,625 | $60.49 | $158.8K | Form 4 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | SEAVER R ARTHUR JRChief Executive Officer | Sale | 10,000 | $55.14 | $551.4K | Form 4 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | ELLISON DAVID GDirector | Sale | 1,000 | $53.29 | $53.3K | Form 4 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Fairchild Julie AnnChief Accounting Officer | Sale | 1,258 | $50.00 | $62.9K | Form 4 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | ELLISON DAVID GDirector | Buy | 200 | $43.50 | $8.7K | Form 4 |
All 105 trades can be filtered by person here when JavaScript is on.
From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
- ENDEAVOUR CAPITAL ADVISORS INCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 2 filings Feb 14, 2025 to Aug 14, 202660
- VANGUARD GROUP INCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 3 filings Nov 4, 2024 to Mar 27, 202661
- BlackRockSCHEDULE 13G/A, 5 filings Feb 3, 2022 to Apr 24, 202562
- T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc.SC 13G/A, 3 filings Feb 14, 2023 to Nov 14, 202463
- FJ Capital Management LLCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 5 filings Feb 11, 2022 to Nov 13, 202464
- BANC FUNDS CO LLCSC 13G/A, 3 filings Feb 10, 2022 to Feb 9, 202465
- PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/SC 13G/A, 2 filings Feb 14, 2022 to Feb 14, 202366
- Manulife FinancialSC 13G/A, 1 filing Feb 16, 202267
Executive pay
What the company paid its top executives, from the summary compensation table in its proxy statement. Total pay includes salary, bonus, stock and option awards and other pay, as the company valued them.
| Year | Executive | Age | Salary | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | R. Arthur SeaverJr. | $515.0K | $1.1M68 | |
| 2025 | Calvin C. Hurst | $365.6K | $697.9K68 | |
| 2025 | Christian J. Zych | $319.3K | $539.6K68 | |
| 2025 | Wesley C. Wilbanks | $235.0K | $365.5K68 | |
| 2025 | Julie A. Fairchild | $206.0K | $312.2K68 | |
| 2025 | William M. AikenIII | $67.5K | $152.1K68 | |
| 2024 | Chief Executive Officer | $515.0K | $1.1M68 | |
| 2024 | President | $355.0K | $719.0K68 | |
| 2024 | Chief Risk Officer | $265.0K | $508.8K68 | |
| 2024 | Chief Financial Officer | $203.0K | $360.9K68 | |
| 2024 | Chief Accounting Officer | $188.0K | $321.1K68 | |
| 2023 | Chief Executive Officer | $515.0K | $805.3K68 | |
| 2023 | President | $309.0K | $541.6K68 | |
| 2023 | Chief Risk Officer | $257.5K | $444.7K68 |
Held by these funds
The largest holders among investment managers' 13F reports for the quarter ending Jun 30, 2026, the top 25 of 100. Change is in shares since the quarter before.
13F reports cover disclosed long positions in U.S. stocks only.
Members of Congress who traded it
1 trades disclosed by members of Congress. “Vs S&P since” is the stock’s change since the trade minus the S&P 500’s.
| Date | Member | Trade | Amount | Vs S&P since | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2020 | William R. Timmons IVRepublican, House | Sale | $1,001 - $15,000 | +33.3% | Report |
Members report amounts as ranges, not exact figures. Returns are price-only (no dividends).
SEC filer profile
How SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, from its EDGAR record and the cover page of its latest annual report.
- Name on EDGARSOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC1
- CIK0001090009
- Employer ID (EIN)58-24595613
- Filer statusAccelerated filer not an emerging growth company; not a smaller reporting company; not a shell company3
- Incorporated inSouth Carolina3
- Fiscal year endsDecember 311
- Industry code (SIC)6021 National Commercial Banks1
- SEC reviewing officeOffice of Finance, Division of Corporation Finance1
- Business address6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC 296071
- Phone86467990001
- Shares outstanding9,471,755 as of Jul 28, 202610
- Public float$292.5M as of Jun 30, 20253
- AuditorElliott Davis, LLC, Greenville, South Carolina PCAOB ID 149; it also attests to the company’s internal control over financial reporting3
- On EDGAR sinceJul 27, 19991
- Filings1,081 in all: 4 (511), 8-K (206), 10-Q (67), SC 13G/A (59), DEF 14A (27), 10-K (21), 3 (20), SC 13G (19)1
All 43 form types
144 (15), 5 (15), 10QSB (14), 4/A (9), CORRESP (9), UPLOAD (9), ARS (8), EFFECT (8), 10KSB (6), 424B5 (6), S-3 (6), PRE 14A (4), S-8 (4), SB-2/A (4), SCHEDULE 13G/A (4), S-1/A (3), 10-K/A (2), 424B3 (2), 8-K/A (2), D (2), FWP (2), S-8 POS (2), SB-2 (2), SC 13D (2), 10KSB/A (1), 10QSB/A (1), 424B1 (1), 424B4 (1), 8-A12G (1), POS EX (1), S-1 (1), S-4 (1), S-4/A (1), SB-2MEF (1), SCHEDULE 13G (1)
- Latest filingsAnnual report (10-K) Feb 24, 2026
Quarterly report (10-Q) Aug 3, 2026
Proxy statement (DEF 14A) Apr 6, 2026
Latest 8-K (8-K) Aug 28, 2026
Securities registered for trading
| Class | Symbol | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | SFST | The NASDAQ Global Market |
From the cover page of the 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026 (Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act).3
Risk factors and legal proceedings
The risks SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC names in Item 1A of its 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026: 46 risks under these headings, as written.3
- Risks Related to Economic Conditions
- Our business may be adversely affected by conditions in the financial markets and economic conditions generally.
- A significant portion of our loan portfolio is secured by real estate, and events that negatively affect the real estate market could hurt our business.
- Risks Related to Lending Activities
- Our loan portfolio contains a number of real estate loans with relatively large balances.
- Commercial real estate loans increase our exposure to credit risk.
- Imposition of limits by the bank regulators on commercial and multi-family real estate lending activities could curtail our growth and adversely affect our earnings.
- Repayment of our commercial business loans is often dependent on the cash flows of the borrower, which may be unpredictable, and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value.
- We may have higher credit losses than we have allowed for in our allowance for credit losses.
- Our decisions regarding allowance for credit losses and credit risk may materially and adversely affect our business.
- A percentage of the loans in our portfolio may include exceptions to our loan policies and supervisory guidelines.
- Risks Related to Capital and Liquidity
The other 37 risks
- Liquidity needs could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
- Legal, Accounting, Regulatory and Compliance Risks
- We are subject to extensive regulation that has limited the conduct of our business, and could impose financial requirements, each of which could have an adverse impact on our operations.
- We are subject to fair lending laws, and failure to comply with these laws could lead to material penalties.
- We face risks related to the adoption of future legislation and potential changes in federal regulatory agency leadership, policies, and priorities.
- We face a risk of noncompliance and enforcement action with the Bank Secrecy Act and other anti-money laundering statutes and regulations.
- Consumer lending laws may restrict our ability to originate certain mortgage loans or increase our risk of liability with respect to such loans and could increase our cost of doing business.
- The Federal Reserve may require us to commit capital resources to support the Bank.
- Risks Related to Our Operations
- Competition with other financial institutions may have an adverse effect on our ability to retain and grow our client base, which could have a negative effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
- We are subject to environmental risks that could result in losses.
- We rely on other companies to provide key components of our business infrastructure.
- We may be adversely affected by the soundness of other financial institutions.
- We are subject to losses due to errors, omissions or fraudulent behavior by our employees, clients, counterparties or other third parties.
- Our operational or security systems may experience an interruption or breach in security, including as a result of cyber-attacks.
- Our enterprise risk management framework may not be effective in mitigating risk and reducing the potential for losses.
- Our controls and procedures may fail or be circumvented.
- Failure to keep pace with technological change could adversely affect our business.
- The development and use of AI presents risks and challenges that may adversely impact our business.
- Our profitability is dependent on our banking activities.
- Risks Related to Our Industry
- We are subject to interest rate risk, which could adversely affect our financial condition and profitability.
- Inflationary pressures and rising prices may affect our results of operations and financial condition.
- The Federal Reserve has implemented significant economic strategies that have affected interest rates, inflation, asset values, and the shape of the yield curve.
- Negative public opinion surrounding the Company and the financial institutions industry generally could damage our reputation and adversely impact our earnings.
- Adverse developments affecting the financial services industry, such as recent bank failures or concerns involving liquidity, may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations.
- Consumers may decide not to use banks to complete their financial transactions.
- Our reliance on brokered deposits could adversely affect our liquidity and operating results.
- Risks Related to Our Strategic Plans
- We are dependent on key individuals and the loss of one or more of these key individuals could curtail our growth and adversely affect our prospects.
- The success of our growth strategy depends on our ability to identify and retain individuals with experience and relationships in the markets in which we intend to expand.
- We will face risks with respect to future expansion.
- New lines of business or new products and services may subject us to additional risk.
- Risks Related to Our Common Stock
- Our ability to pay cash dividends is limited, and we may be unable to pay future dividends even if we desire to do so.
- Our stock price may be volatile, which could result in losses to our investors and litigation against us.
- Future sales of our stock by our shareholders or the perception that those sales could occur may cause our stock price to decline.
- Economic and other circumstances may require us to raise capital at times or in amounts that are unfavorable to us. If we have to issue shares of common stock, they will dilute the percentage ownership interest of existing shareholders and may dilute the book value per share of our common stock and adversely affect the terms on which we may obtain additional capital.
- Provisions of our articles of incorporation and bylaws, South Carolina law, and state and federal banking regulations, could delay or prevent a takeover by a third party.
- Our common stock is not an insured deposit and is not guaranteed by the FDIC.
- General Risk Factors
- We may be subject to claims and litigation asserting lender liability.
- From time to time, we are, or may become, involved in suits, legal proceedings, information-gatherings, investigations and proceedings by governmental and self-regulatory agencies that may lead to adverse consequences.
Legal proceedings
In the ordinary course of operations, we may be a party to various legal proceedings from time to time. We do not believe that there is any pending or threatened proceeding against us, which, if determined adversely, would have a material effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
The opening of Item 3, Legal Proceedings.3
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