SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC (SFST) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 26 corporate insiders have executed 938 transactions totaling $17.7M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$13.4M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 1, 2026 involved a transaction of 296 shares valued at $16.3K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for SFST in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for SFST in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for SFST is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 12/100 and a net flow of -$13.4M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC (SFST) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 26 insiders are actively trading SFST stock, having executed 938 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is R. Arthur Seaver Jr (Executive), who has made 183 transactions totaling $9.3M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | T. King Silvia | Chief Human Resources Officer | Payment | 296 | $54.94 | $16.3K | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | T. King Silvia | Chief Human Resources Officer | Award | 700 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | J. Zych Christian | Chief Financial Officer | Payment | 189 | $54.94 | $10.4K | C-Suite |
| Feb 1, 2026 | J. Zych Christian | Chief Financial Officer | Award | 3,500 | $N/A | $0 | C-Suite |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Arthur Seaver R. Jr | Executive | Payment | 1,657 | $54.94 | $91.0K | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Arthur Seaver R. Jr | Executive | Award | 6,500 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Arthur Seaver R. Jr | Executive | Sale | 10,000 | $55.14 | $551.4K | Large |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Arthur Seaver R. Jr | Executive | Option Exercise | 10,000 | $35.65 | $356.5K | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | B. Orders James III | Executive | Other | 83 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | B. Orders James III | Executive | Other | 83 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 10, 2025 | G. Ellison David | Executive | Sale | 1,000 | $53.29 | $53.3K | |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Ann Fairchild Julie | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,500 | $23.00 | $34.5K | |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Ann Fairchild Julie | Executive | Sale | 1,258 | $50.00 | $62.9K | |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Ann Fairchild Julie | Executive | Payment | 77 | $44.11 | $3.4K | |
| Nov 3, 2025 | G. Ellison David | Executive | Purchase | 200 | $43.50 | $8.7K |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 574 | $15.6M | 61.6% |
Exercise(M) | 78 | $4.1M | 16.1% |
Purchase(P) | 166 | $2.2M | 8.6% |
Gift(G) | 27 | $1.8M | 7.0% |
Award(A) | 55 | $1.1M | 4.5% |
Disposition(D) | 29 | $427.9K | 1.7% |
Payment(F) | 4 | $121.1K | 0.5% |
Other(J) | 2 | $0 | 0.0% |
Will Acquisition(W) | 3 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC has increased, with 26 insiders executing 938 transactions across all time. Total sales of $15.6M significantly outpace purchases of $2.2M, resulting in a net outflow of $13.4M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.