SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES (SFST) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NASDAQ:SFST • US8428731017
52.6 USD
+0.14 (+0.27%)
At close: Mar 9, 2026
52.6 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/9/2026, 4:30:02 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES (SFST).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$65.28
+ 24.11% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 20, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$1.25
Revenue Estimate29.988M
ChartMill Buy Consensus
82.86%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$65.28
Upside
+ 24.11%
From current price of $52.60 to mean target of $65.28, Based on 7 analyst forecasts
Low
$64.64
Median
$65.28
High
$67.20
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
18.52%
3 Months
30.61%
Price Target Summary
7 analysts have analysed SFST and the average price target is 65.28 USD. This implies a price increase of 24.11% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 52.6.
The average price target has been revised upward by 30.61% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
82.86%
SFST was analyzed by 7 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 83. So analysts seem to be very confident about SFST.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
SFST was analyzed by 7 analysts. More opinions would make the average more meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-07-23 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2024-01-03 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Neutral -> Overweight |
| 2022-12-05 | Piper Sandler | Reiterate | Neutral |
| 2022-08-01 | DA Davidson | Downgrade | Buy -> Neutral |
| 2021-03-16 | Janney Capital | Downgrade | Buy -> Neutral |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 20, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$1.25
Revenue Estimate29.988M
Revenue Q2Q28.25%
EPS Q2Q93.02%
Number of Analysts3
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
-0.34%
Revenue (3 Months)
-0.34%
EPS (1 Month)
6.03%
EPS (3 Months)
23.62%
Next Earnings Summary
SFST is expected to report earnings on 4/20/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 1.25 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 29.99M USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised downward by 0.34% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 87.514M -18.36% | 93.363M 6.68% | 118.089M 26.48% | 127.19M 7.71% | 142.7M 12.19% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | N/A -62.20% | N/A 9.71% | N/A 94.85% | 63.75M 49.52% | 75.48M 18.40% | |
| Operating Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | 50.12% | 52.89% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 1.66 -53.89% | 1.92 15.66% | 3.79 97.40% | 5.53 45.87% | 6.53 18.08% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 1.25 93.02% | 1.35 66.22% | 1.19 11.06% | 1.24 -1.64% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 29.988M 28.25% | 31.11M 8.67% | 33.15M 20.42% | 34.272M 19.23% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 14.076M 33.99% | 15.402M 96.10% | 17.034M 56.07% | 17.136M 33.33% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
N/A
EPS Next 5 Year
N/A
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
N/A
Revenue Next 5 Year
N/A
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
N/A
EBIT Next 5 Year
N/A
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES / SFST Forecast FAQ
What is the price target for SFST stock?
7 analysts have analysed SFST and the average price target is 65.28 USD. This implies a price increase of 24.11% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 52.6.
What is the next earnings date for SFST stock?
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES (SFST) will report earnings on 2026-04-20.
What are the consensus estimates for SFST stock next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES (SFST) is 1.25 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 29.99M USD.
What is the number of analysts for SFST stock?
The number of analysts covering SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES (SFST) is 7.