# Southern First (SFST) — News

SFST · NASDAQ · Stock

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## Recent headlines

- [Southern First Bancshares - Authorizes repurchase of up to $10 mln of common stock, or 2% - SEC filing](https://www.ainvest.com/news/southern-bancshares-authorizes-repurchase-10-mln-common-stock-2-sec-filing-2608) — AInvest Wire, Aug 28, 2026
  Southern First Bancshares, Inc. has announced the authorization to repurchase up to $10 million of its common stock, representing approximately 2% of its outstanding shares, as disclosed in a recent SEC filing . The repurchase program reflects the company’s ongoing strategy to optimize capital…
- [Piper Sandler raises target price to $70 from $66 for Southern First Bancshares Inc](https://www.ainvest.com/news/piper-sandler-raises-target-price-70-66-southern-bancshares-2607) — AInvest Wire, Jul 31, 2026
  On July 31, 2026, Piper Sandler & Co. raised its price target for Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) to $70 per share from $66, reflecting a positive outlook on the regional bank holding company. The adjustment comes amid recent developments in the company’s capital-raising efforts and…
- [Southern First Bancshares Q2 CET1 capital ratio 12.82%](https://www.ainvest.com/news/southern-bancshares-q2-cet1-capital-ratio-12-82-2607) — AInvest Wire, Jul 21, 2026
- [Southern First Bancshares Q2 net income USD 11.195 million](https://www.ainvest.com/news/southern-bancshares-q2-net-income-usd-11-195-million-2607) — AInvest Wire, Jul 21, 2026
- [Southern First appoints Bryan Kennedy to board of directors](https://www.ainvest.com/news/southern-appoints-bryan-kennedy-board-directors-2606) — AInvest Wire, Jun 3, 2026
  Southern First Bancshares Inc. (SFST) has announced the appointment of Bryan Kennedy to its board of directors, effective June 1, 2026 . Kennedy will also serve as a member of the Risk Committee. The appointment is intended to leverage his commercial banking and public company governance…

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