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SFST posts strong Q3 2026 as loan growth boosts profitability

Oct 20, 2026, 8:55 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strong NII growth, margin expansion, and solid asset quality create near-term upside risk-reward for SFST, potentially triggering a move if peers confirm a favorable rate environment.

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Southern First Bancshares delivered a solid Q3 2026, highlighted by a 26% rise in net interest income and a 40-basis-point NIM expansion to 3.02%. Loan growth and higher retail deposits supported revenue and profitability, while asset quality remained favorable. The results set a positive near-term trajectory, with potential for multiple expansion as margins stay robust.

SFST Q3 2026: net income $12.2M, EPS $1.28.
NII up 26%; NIM 3.02% year over year.
Retail deposits up 18%; total loans up 14% annualized.
Asset quality remains solid: NPA 0.30%, charge-offs 0.07%.

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