SFST SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC Insider Trading

Director Maner William IV bought 400 SFST shares at $52.35; holdings now 3,585 shares (+12.6%). Stock down 11.4% in 30 days, P/E 10.56.

Director Maner William IV acquired 400 shares of SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC at $52.35 on 2026-03-06, increasing his position by 12.6% to 3,585 shares. The transaction occurred as the stock has declined 11.4% over the past 30 days and 13.9% from its 52-week high, positioning the current price at $52.60—just 25 cents above the purchase price. The company trades at a P/E of 10.56 with solid fundamentals: annual revenue growth of 13.0%, quarterly net income of $8.7M on revenue of $1.6M, and a market cap of $433.0M. Notably, this mirrors a prior purchase by the same insider on 2025-05-14 at SFST, which subsequently posted a 90-day return of +16.7%, representing well-timed entry; his cross-ticker track record shows a 100% win rate on 90-day outcomes across 1 prior buy, with an average 90-day return of +16.7%.

SFST CEO Seaver R Arthur Jr sold 10,000 shares at $55.14 on 2025-12-15; stock up 21.0% over 90 days

CEO Seaver R Arthur Jr sold 10,000 shares (10.0K shares) of SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC at $55.14 on 2025-12-15, reducing holdings from 117,654 to 107,654 shares (a -8.5% reduction). The sale occurs in a strong market environment: SFST has gained 21.0% over 90 days and 14.1% over 30 days, trading at $54.67 currently, which is 1.5% below the 52-week high of $55.50. The company's fundamentals remain solid with recent quarterly revenue of $1,600,000.00 ($1.6M) and net income of $8,662,000.00 ($8.7M), alongside annual revenue growth of +37.8% and a P/E of 17.14. While the insider's cross-ticker track record shows 1 prior buy with positive long-term returns (90d +32.6%), this represents his only prior transaction at SFST, limiting direct historical precedent for interpreting this sale within the specific ticker context.

Director David Ellison buys 200 SFST shares at $43.50; second purchase in 3 days as stock up 8.8% in 90 days

Director David G. Ellison purchased 200 shares of Southern First Bancshares at $43.50 on 2025-11-03, just two days after buying 30 shares on 2025-10-31, increasing his holdings to 50,661 shares. His prior four purchases at SFST (all in 2023) generated positive 90-day returns of +43.4%, +41.4%, +17.0%, and +8.8%, with 3 of 4 well-timed at the 90-day mark. The current stock price of $44.37 sits within the 52-week range and is up 8.8% over 90 days, consistent with the company's strong fundamentals: net income of $8.7M, annual revenue growth of +37.8%, and a P/E of 13.91. The near-consecutive purchases suggest incremental conviction, and his historical accuracy at this ticker warrants investor attention to the underlying signals.

Director Locke Anna T purchased 225 SFST shares at $44.05 on 2025-10-31, raising holdings to 3,292 shares (+7.3%)

Director Locke Anna T acquired 225 shares of Southern First Bancshares at $44.05, a modest purchase totaling $9,912.24 that increased her position by 7.3% to 3,292 shares. Her prior four purchases at this ticker yielded mixed results: one well-timed buy on 2023-05-17 that gained 17.2% over 90 days, while the three more recent purchases (2025-02-10, 2024-03-13, 2023-08-01) all declined over the 90-day periods, with losses ranging from -3.0% to -18.6%. The current stock trades at $44.11, just -3.1% below its 52-week high of $45.54, and the company shows solid fundamentals with +37.8% annual revenue growth, P/E of 13.83, and recent net income of $8.7M. The recency of poor timing outcomes at this specific ticker—three consecutive buys that underperformed—contrasts with the current valuation near 52-week highs, suggesting a pattern where her entry points may have preceded subsequent weakness rather than strength.

Director David G Ellison bought 100 shares of SFST at $44.00 on 2025-10-31; holds 50.5K shares post-transaction.

David G Ellison, a Director of Southern First Bancshares, purchased 100 shares at $44.00, a modest transaction that increased his holdings by 0.2% to 50,461 shares. At the current price of $44.11, the stock trades -3.1% from its 52-week high of $45.54. Ellison's same-ticker history shows a strong pattern: 3 of 4 prior measurable buys at SFST were well-timed at the 90-day mark, with 90-day returns of +43.4%, +41.4%, and +17.0%, though one buy on 2023-12-20 resulted in a -12.0% 90-day return. The company's fundamentals include quarterly net income of $8,662,000.00 and annual revenue growth of +37.8%, with a P/E of 13.83 and market cap of $361,224,597.47. This purchase adds to a pattern of director accumulation at this ticker, though the transaction size is relatively small in absolute terms.

Director William Maner IV purchased 700 shares of SFST at $36.15; holdings increased 35.0% to 2,700 shares post-transaction.

Director William Maner IV purchased 700 shares at $36.15 on 2025-05-14, boosting his holdings by 35.0% from 2,000 to 2,700 shares. The transaction occurred near the mid-range of the 52-week span ($25.99–$44.86) and at a significant discount to the current price of $37.45, although the stock has risen 18.7% over the trailing 30 days and 5.0% over 90 days. Southern First Bancshares demonstrates solid fundamentals with recent-quarter net income of $5,266,000.00 and annual revenue growth of 37.8%, underpinned by a reasonable P/E of 16.72. The material increase in Maner's proportional stake warrants tracking to assess whether this reflects broader board confidence or individual opportunism against the backdrop of strong financial performance and recent price momentum.

Director Locke buys 360 SFST shares at $37.01; stock now $36.17, down 19.4% from 52-week high.

Director Anna T Locke purchased 360 shares of Southern First Bancshares at $37.01 on 2025-02-10, increasing her holdings from 2,222 to 2,582 shares (+16.2%). The transaction occurred at a price $0.84 above the current market price of $36.17. Her prior trades at SFST show mixed results: two prior buys were followed by declines (−18.6% and −13.1% at 90 days), while one earlier buy showed a gain (+17.2% at 90 days), representing a 1-of-3 well-timed rate at this ticker. The stock trades at a P/E of 21.03 and has declined 19.4% from its 52-week high, though it has risen 2.6% over the past 30 days and the company reported net income of $4.4M on quarterly revenue of $1.4M. The modest transaction size and ambiguous timing pattern suggest limited signaling power regarding near-term price direction.

Director Grayson-Caprio Terry bought 160 SFST shares at $42.47; holds 3,400 shares post-transaction.

Grayson-Caprio Terry, a director, purchased 160 shares of Southern First Bancshares at $42.47 on 2024-12-18, increasing his holdings by 160 shares to a total of 3,400 shares. The transaction occurred at $42.47 while the current price stands at $39.47, representing a 7.1% decline since purchase. His prior buy at this ticker on 2023-05-04 achieved a 90-day return of 40.4%, and across his cross-ticker open-market history, he has a 100% win rate on buys with an average 90-day return of 40.4%. While the director's historical timing has been effective, the current post-purchase price decline and negative 30-day performance of -8.7% contrast with his past patterns, though the 90-day outlook remains relevant. The financial profile shows modest revenue growth headwinds (-3.9% annual decline) and a P/E of 22.95, which provides context for near-term valuation.