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SEC EDGARSEP 11 min read$SFST

CUBBAGE LEIGHTON M sold $25K of SFST

CUBBAGE LEIGHTON M sold 400 shares of SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC (SFST) at $63.00 on 2026-08-28.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · CUBBAGE LEIGHTON M
Published Sep 1, 2026, 8:54 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Sep 1, 2026, 11:14 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$SFST
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$SFST
Relevance
3/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SFSTBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale is the first public report of this insider's transaction, providing fresh data for valuation models.

02

Market read

Small insider sale with limited material impact; useful for short-term sentiment monitoring.

03

What to watch

Insider still holds a sizable position; market may view it as insignificant.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 4/10Timing: filed today

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; traders monitor them for sentiment cues.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SFSTBearishMedium confidence
Context

Director Cubbage Leighton sold 400 shares for $25.2K on 2026-08-28, reducing his stake to 48,765 shares.

Expected impact

Potential short-term dip of 1-2% if market reacts.

Evidence & confidence

Sale size is small relative to float, but insider status adds weight.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal impact on regional banking sector.

Regional

Negligible effect on local markets.

Global

None

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Sale could be routine liquidity need, not a negative signal.

Key entities

  • Company
    Southern First Bancshares Inc

    Regional bank listed on NASDAQ under ticker SFST.

  • Individual
    Cubbage Leighton M

    Director of Southern First Bancshares who sold shares.

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Full insider trading history

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