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First Reliance Bancshares Inc (FSRL)
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First Reliance Bancshares (FSRL) Price & Analysis

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FSRL Stock Chart & Stats

$12.72
$0.15(1.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$12.72
$0.15(1.59%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Revenue Growth ReboundA strong 27.1% revenue rebound in 2025 indicates recovering loan originations and fee activity, increasing core banking scale. Durable top-line growth supports net interest income expansion, funds reinvestment in branches/digital, and improves medium-term earnings power if maintained.
Improved Balance Sheet LeverageA materially lower debt-to-equity (~0.43) and equity growth strengthen solvency and regulatory buffers. This improvement enhances capacity to absorb credit losses, fund organic loan growth, and pursue strategic investments with less reliance on costly external financing over the medium term.
Sustained ProfitabilityStable net margin (~15.7%) and ~20.1% operating profitability show resilient core economics, supporting consistent cash generation. Sustainable margins give management flexibility to price loans competitively, build reserves, and maintain ROE across cycles, aiding long-term earnings durability.
Bears Say
Multi-year VolatilityHistoric swings in revenue and earnings reduce predictability of future results. Volatility complicates capital planning, stress testing, and provisioning, increasing the chance of earnings reversals in adverse conditions and making medium-term performance harder to underwrite reliably.
Uneven Cash GenerationOperating cash flow turned positive in 2025 (~$18.0M) after negative flows in 2024, and FCF reached ~$13.2M, highlighting inconsistency. Irregular cash conversion weakens ability to consistently fund dividends, debt service, or loan growth without raising capital in stress periods.
Variable Leverage And ReturnsSignificant historical swings in leverage and ROE signal sensitivity to funding and credit cycles. Such variability can prompt regulatory scrutiny, necessitate opportunistic capital raises, or constrain lending when management prioritizes ratio preservation, limiting strategic flexibility.

FSRL FAQ

What was First Reliance Bancshares Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
First Reliance Bancshares Inc lowest stock price was $9.00 and its highest was $17.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is First Reliance Bancshares Inc’s market cap?
    First Reliance Bancshares Inc’s market cap is $118.29M.
      When is First Reliance Bancshares Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
      First Reliance Bancshares Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 48 days.
        How were First Reliance Bancshares Inc’s earnings last quarter?
        First Reliance Bancshares Inc released its earnings results on Apr 20, 2026. The company reported $0.39 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.07.
          Is First Reliance Bancshares Inc overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts First Reliance Bancshares Inc’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does First Reliance Bancshares Inc pay dividends?
            First Reliance Bancshares Inc does not currently pay dividends.
            What is First Reliance Bancshares Inc’s EPS estimate?
            First Reliance Bancshares Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.38.
              How many shares outstanding does First Reliance Bancshares Inc have?
              First Reliance Bancshares Inc has 8,130,000 shares outstanding.
                What happened to First Reliance Bancshares Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                First Reliance Bancshares Inc reported an EPS of $0.39 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.32. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of First Reliance Bancshares Inc?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FSRL
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

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                    Company Description

                    First Reliance Bancshares Inc

                    First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for First Reliance Bank that provides banking products and services in the United States. The company offers checking, savings, money market, and individual retirement accounts; certificates of deposit; and insurance products. It also provides personal loans, including unsecured, auto, real estate, overdraft protection, and other loans, as well as home equity line of credit; business loans, such as business installment, commercial real estate, and overdraft protection loans, as well as business lines of credit; mortgage loans; and debit and credit card services. In addition, the company offers treasury; indirect dealer; online, mobile, and business banking; and other services. First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Florence, South Carolina.

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                    0.12%4.20%95.68%
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                    4.20% Other Institutional Investors
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