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CUBBAGE LEIGHTON M sold $50K of SFST

CUBBAGE LEIGHTON M sold 800 shares of SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC (SFST) at $63.02 on 2026-08-20.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · CUBBAGE LEIGHTON M
Published Aug 24, 2026, 3:44 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
3/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SFSTNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The director's sale is modest and unlikely to affect market perception of SFST.

02

Market read

Low relevance; the filing provides a fresh but minor data point for insiders tracking.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming corporate actions or earnings that may change insider behavior.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 4/10Timing: filed today (2026-08-24)

Background

SEC Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; traders watch for material sales.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SFSTNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Director Cubbage Leighton sold 800 shares of Southern First Bancshares for $50,414.64 on 2026-08-20.

Expected impact

No significant impact; price may stay flat or dip slightly.

Evidence & confidence

The transaction size is small relative to float and market cap, and no broader context suggests a change in outlook.

Market effects

None; the sale does not affect the banking sector.

None; limited to the issuer.

None

Counterpoint

Even small insider sales can signal concerns; monitor future filings.

Key entities

  • Southern First Bancshares Inc

    US-listed regional bank (ticker SFST).

  • Cubbage Leighton M

    Director of Southern First Bancshares.

Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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