Southern First Bancshares Q2 2026: Net Income Soars 70% to $11.2M, Margin Expands to 2.87%

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Southern First Bancshares reported Q2 2026 net income of $11.2 million, a 70% increase, driven by expanding net interest margin and strong loan growth. The bank also completed a $61.3 million equity raise and redeemed subordinated debt, bolstering an already solid capital position.

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• Net Income Surges 70%

  Q2 2026 net income reached $11.2 million, up from $6.6 million a year ago, with diluted EPS of $1.20 versus $0.81.

• Net Interest Margin Expands

  Net interest income grew 28% to $32.4 million, and the net interest margin widened 37 basis points to 2.87%, reflecting higher loan yields and lower deposit costs.

• Capital Strengthened via Equity Raise

  The company issued 1,207,500 shares at $54.00 per share on April 17, 2026, raising $61.3 million in net proceeds, and used a portion to redeem $11.5 million of subordinated debt.

• Asset Quality Remains Strong

  Nonperforming assets totaled $12.6 million, or 0.27% of total assets, with the allowance for credit losses at $44.2 million, covering nonperforming loans 395%.

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A standout second quarter saw net income jump 70% year-over-year to $11.2 million, powered by a 28% surge in net interest income. Robust loan growth and a 37-basis-point expansion in the net interest margin to 2.87% drove the top-line improvement. The balance sheet also strengthened: a $61.3 million common stock offering in April facilitated the redemption of $11.5 million in subordinated debt and lifted tangible common equity to 9.62% of assets. Credit quality remains benign, with nonperforming assets at just 0.27% of total assets and the allowance for credit losses covering nonperforming loans nearly four times over. The results confirm the bank is successfully navigating the rate environment, growing profitably while fortifying capital.