First Trust Advisors Boosts Stake in ServisFirst Bancshares

Investment firm increases position in Alabama-based financial services provider by over 60%

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:54am

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First Trust Advisors LP has increased its stake in ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:SFBS) by 61.6% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 528,011 shares of the financial services provider's stock, worth approximately $42.5 million, making it one of the company's largest institutional investors.

Why it matters

The increase in First Trust's position in ServisFirst Bancshares suggests the investment firm sees strong potential in the Alabama-based bank holding company. As one of the largest shareholders, First Trust's actions could signal confidence in ServisFirst's future performance and growth prospects.

The details

According to the filing, First Trust Advisors purchased an additional 201,309 shares of ServisFirst Bancshares during the third quarter, bringing its total position to 528,011 shares. This represents approximately 0.97% of the company's outstanding stock. ServisFirst Bancshares is a commercial bank focused on serving small and mid-sized businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs in the Southeast.

  • First Trust Advisors increased its stake in ServisFirst Bancshares during the third quarter of 2026.
  • The firm filed its 13F report disclosing the increased position on March 13, 2026.

The players

First Trust Advisors LP

An investment management firm that oversees over $200 billion in assets.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

A bank holding company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama that provides commercial banking services primarily to small and mid-sized businesses in the Southeast.

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The takeaway

The increased stake by First Trust Advisors in ServisFirst Bancshares suggests the investment firm sees strong growth potential in the Alabama-based financial services provider. As one of the company's largest institutional investors, First Trust's actions could signal confidence in ServisFirst's future performance and ability to continue serving its target market of small and mid-sized businesses.