Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) Stock Forecast
SFST analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.50 / 5 from 2 analysts
- Price target
- $68.50 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +14.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $1.25
- 52-week range
- $41.98 – $64.60
SFST analyst ratings
2 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SFST price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SFST earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.26 | $1.07 | +17.3% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.00 | $4.95 | $5.05 | $3.75 | +33.3% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.17 | $5.75 | $6.60 | $5.00 | +23.5% | 2 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SFST revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $37.6M | $37.6M | $37.6M | +20.8% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $146.4M | $146.4M | $146.4M | +24.0% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $172.3M | $172.3M | $172.3M | +17.7% | 1 |
SFST EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SFST revenue: reported and forecast
SFST EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.31 | $1.31 | $1.28 | $1.25 | $1.25 | −4.2% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.14 | $5.14 | $5.04 | $4.95 | $5.00 | −2.7% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.58 | $6.58 | $6.17 | $6.17 | $6.17 | −6.2% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SFST earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; SFST beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from SFST
2 analysts cover Southern First Bancshares; their consensus rating is buy (3.50 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $68.50, 14.5% above the latest close of $59.81. Analysts expect earnings of $5.00 per share for 2026, +33.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.17 per share on revenue of $172.3 million. Southern First Bancshares beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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SFST forecast FAQ
What is Southern First Bancshares's price target?
The average analyst price target for Southern First Bancshares is $68.50, 14.5% above the latest close of $59.81.
Is Southern First Bancshares a buy, hold or sell?
Of 2 analysts covering Southern First Bancshares, 0 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Southern First Bancshares's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.00 per share for 2026 (range $4.95 to $5.05); for 2027 the estimate is $6.17.
What is Southern First Bancshares's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $146.4 million, growth of 24.0%; for 2027 it is $172.3 million.
When does Southern First Bancshares report earnings?
Southern First Bancshares is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.25.
Does Southern First Bancshares usually beat earnings estimates?
Southern First Bancshares reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.