Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
SFST Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
SFST Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SFST Dividend History
No dividend payment history available
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SFST has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SFST returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is 15.9%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,434 today.
SFST Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $549M | — | — | 1 | Unknown | |
| $846M | 2.2% | 26.4% | 1 | Sustainable | |
| $519M | 1.7% | 19.5% | 12 | Sustainable | |
| $385M | 2.2% | 28.5% | 8 | Sustainable | |
2nd | $2.4B | 3.1% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
| $805M | 1.3% | 17.8% | 14 | Sustainable | |
| $4.7B | 2.3% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable | |
3rd | $1.7B | 2.6% | 38.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
1st | $3.2B | 3.9% | — | 14 | Unknown |
SFST Annual Dividend History (1999–2025)
27 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.75 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.91 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.66 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.61 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.85 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.34 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.58 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.88 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.76 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.94 | — | — | — |
Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Historical Returns
27+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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SFST — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SFST stock.
How much dividend does SFST pay per share?
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of N/A per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made quarterly.
When is SFST's next ex-dividend date?
SFST's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SFST typically pays dividends quarterly.
Is SFST's dividend safe?
SFST's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has SFST increased its dividend?
SFST has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does SFST pay dividends?
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is N/A per share. Dividend data on this page covers 26+ years from 1999 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in SFST grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SFST five years ago would be worth approximately $11,594 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SFST's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SFST's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.