Southern First Bancshares Posts Higher Q3 Profit, Revenue Up 20.6%

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) reported an increase in third-quarter profit, with earnings of $12.22 million, or $1.28 per share, compared with $8.66 million, or $1.06 per share, last year. Revenue for the period rose 20.6% to $37.53 million from $31.12 million a year earlier. The figures are reported on a GAAP basis.