Southern First Bankshares Inc (NASDAQ: SFST) has reported earnings for its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31) of $0.70 versus $0.51 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 37%. For the latest four quarters through December 31, E.P.S. were $1.92 compared to $1.67 a year ago — an increase of 15%.
Recent Price Action
Southern First Bankshares Inc (NASDAQ: SFST) stock closed at $37.78 on 1/28/25 after a large increase of 2.1%. Moreover, above average trading volume at 120% of normal accompanied the advance. Relative to the market the stock has been exceptionally strong over the last nine months and has risen 2.2% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Southern First Bankshares has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing complementary signals. Southern First Bankshares has a slightly positive Appreciation Score of 68 and a very high Power Rating of 95, producing the Highest Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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