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SouthState Bank Corp
SouthState is a financial holding company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, SouthState Bank, National Association, it provides banking services to consumers and businesses through branches and online, mobile and telephone channels. Its lending includes commercial and residential real estate, commercial and industrial, and consumer loans. It also offers deposit accounts, treasury and merchant services, payment services, and mortgage banking, originating single-family home loans that it sells or holds in its portfolio. Other businesses include correspondent banking and capital markets services for community financial institutions, credit unions and money managers; brokerage services through SouthState Securities; and wealth management, fiduciary and private banking services through SouthState PCM. Corporate Billing provides factoring, invoicing, collection and accounts receivable management services to transportation companies and automotive parts and service providers nationwide. SouthState earns interest and fees on loans, investment income, commissions and service fees. As of December 31, 2025, its 342-branch network spans eight states.
SouthState Bank is focusing on organic growth and hiring bankers, expanding its commercial team by 13% in the first year of a two-year plan. Loan growth is expected to moderate to mid-single digits in Q4, then rebound to mid- to upper-single-digit range in 2027. The bank is not planning to enter new states and sees acquisitions as less central to growth.
Barclays reaffirmed its Overweight rating for SouthState Bank and increased its price target to $128 from $120, suggesting a 19.6% upside from the recent close. Other recent analyst targets range from $116 to $124.
SouthState Bank Corp reported 3Q 2026 revenue of $685.4M, down 1.9% YoY, with net income falling 9.3% to $223.8M and EPS declining 5% to $2.3. Loan and deposit growth was reported, but higher credit-loss provisions and lower noninterest income impacted earnings.
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SouthState Bank is focusing on organic growth and hiring bankers, expanding its commercial team by 13% in the first year of a two-year plan. Loan growth is expected to moderate to mid-single digits in Q4, then rebound to mid- to upper-single-digit range in 2027. The bank is not planning to enter new states and sees acquisitions as less central to growth.
Barclays reaffirmed its Overweight rating for SouthState Bank and increased its price target to $128 from $120, suggesting a 19.6% upside from the recent close. Other recent analyst targets range from $116 to $124.
SouthState Bank Corp reported 3Q 2026 revenue of $685.4M, down 1.9% YoY, with net income falling 9.3% to $223.8M and EPS declining 5% to $2.3. Loan and deposit growth was reported, but higher credit-loss provisions and lower noninterest income impacted earnings.
Citigroup maintained a 'Buy' rating for SouthState Bank (SSB) but lowered its price target from $126 to $124. SSB is trading at $105.58, 4.8% below its GF Value™ of $110.94. The bank has a GF Score™ of 81, indicating strong performance, but insiders have sold $3.8M in shares recently.
Stephens raised its price target for South State (SSB) to $119.00, citing improved net interest margin (NIM) outlook. The bank's Q3 earnings missed estimates, but loan growth and NIM guidance were positive. SSB trades at a P/E of 11.22 and PEG of 0.38, with analysts revising earnings upwards.
South State Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $0.66 per share, consistent with prior payments. The forward yield is 2.57%. The dividend is payable on November 13 to shareholders of record on November 6, with an ex-dividend date of November 6.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 SouthState Bank Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend For Immediate Release Media Contact Jackie Smith, 803.231.3486 WINTER HAVEN, FL – October 21, 2026 – SouthState Bank Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SSB
SouthState Bank Corporation (SSB) reported Q3 2026 results with EPS of $2.30, net income of $224M, and 9% annualized loan and deposit growth. The company declared a $0.66 quarterly dividend and repurchased 250,000 shares. CEO John C. Corbett highlighted strong balance sheet growth and stable net interest margin. The board declared a $0.66 quarterly cash dividend, payable November 13, 2026.
TD Cowen maintained a 'Buy' rating for SouthState Bank (SSB) but lowered its price target from $120 to $116. GuruFocus values SSB at $110.70, suggesting an 8.4% undervaluation. The bank has a GF Score of 80/100, indicating strong performance but weaker financial strength. Insiders sold $3.8M in shares over the past 3 months.
SouthState Bank Corporation (SSB) will release its Q3 2026 earnings on October 21, 2026, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss results, with access details provided on the company's website.