Southern First Bancshares Stock Forecast

Buy or Hold candidate since Jun 04, 2026 Gain 3.92%

The Southern First Bancshares stock price fell by -0.230% on the last day (Friday, 10th Jul 2026) from $60.88 to $60.74. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.14% from a day low at $60.15 to a day high of $61.44. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 2.34% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 3 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 82 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $5.01 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 8.47% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $62.89 and $68.38 at the end of this 3-month period.

SFST Signals & Forecast

The Southern First Bancshares stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $61.02. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $59.28. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, July 08, 2026, and so far it has risen 2.15%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Southern First Bancshares stock

Southern First Bancshares finds support from accumulated volume at $58.03 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $1.29 (2.14%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.47%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $58.33 (-3.97%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 2 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (SFST) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 13th

For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 13th we expect Southern First Bancshares to open at $60.78, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $59.91 and $61.57, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.65 (+/-2.76%) up or down from last closing price. If Southern First Bancshares takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.76% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $61.10 (0.59%) than the support at $58.03 (4.46%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.

Is Southern First Bancshares stock A Buy?

Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Southern First Bancshares stock to perform well in the short-term.

Current score: 3.148 Buy Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on July 13, 2026 - $60.78 ( 0.0604%).

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