SSB continues rewarding shareholders through dividends and buybacks while maintaining liquidity. Can it sustain shareholder returns?
SouthState Bank Corporation is upgraded from ‘hold' to a soft ‘buy' following the successful integration of its Independent Bank Group merger. SSB's profitability and scale have increased, with net profits rising from $89.1M to $225.8M and assets now at $68B. Asset quality is strong, with return on assets at 1.37% and return on equity at 10.11%, both exceeding peer averages.
Can SSB's rising loan growth, fee income and stronger NII continue driving revenue expansion in 2026? Let us discuss.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 487 | $48,149.75 | $49,644.78 | $1,495.03 | 3.1% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 154 | $14,492.94 | $15,667.96 | $1,175.02 | 8.11% |
Vaughan Nelson Vaughan Nelson Investment Management LP | 443,933 | $41.07M | $46.27M | $5.19M | 12.65% |
Steven Scruggs FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund | 3,146 | $311,045.54 | $320,325.72 | $9,280.18 | 2.98% |
Point72 Asset Management LP Point72 Asset Management LP | 32,877 | $3.25M | $3.35M | $95,011.56 | 2.92% |
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jared Shaw Barclays | 250.43 | $25,000 | $25,949.11 | $949.11 | 3.8% |
Gary Tenner DA Davidson | 150.95 | $14,592.78 | $15,727.96 | $1,135.18 | 7.78% |
| Banks Industry | Financials Sector | John C. Corbett CEO | NYSE Exchange | 84472E102 CUSIP |
| US Country | 6,190 Employees | 8 May 2026 Last Dividend | 7 Mar 2007 Last Split | 28 Jan 1997 IPO Date |
SouthState Corporation serves as a bank holding entity for SouthState Bank, National Association, offering a broad spectrum of banking services and products to individuals and corporations across the United States. Transitioning its name from First Financial Holdings, Inc. to SouthState Corporation in July 2013, the company has established its headquarters in Winter Haven, Florida. Since its inception in 1933, SouthState Corporation has evolved to meet a wide range of financial needs, from day-to-day banking operations to complex financial management services for both personal and business clients.