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SSB·SouthState Bank Corporation

$99.06
-0.79 (-0.79%)
High
$99.51
Open
$98.29
Market Cap
9.78B
52W High
$112.20
Low
$98.00
P. Close
$99.06
P/E
10.30
52W Low
$84.47
Fwd P/E
9.62
DailyIQ Est.
$120.83
Inst. Ownership
40.6%
Short Interest
3.22%
Days to Cover
4.3
Div. Yield
2.46%
Next Ex-Div
~Nov 6
Div. Growth
14+ yrs
Technical Score (1D)
51
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
33
BEARISH
SSB scores 51 on the 1D technical view with a NEUTRAL signal and mixed momentum. Price action is in a neutral range - the market is coiling, and neither side has been willing to push to a definitive break. Sentiment at 33 is diverging from the flat technical backdrop, removing sentiment as a directional catalyst for now. Consolidations like this are often a sign that the market is waiting for new information before committing capital in either direction. The range between $96.24 and $104.26 is well-defined. When this kind of compression resolves - particularly if it resolves with a gap or range-expansion bar - the follow-through tends to be more sustained than a typical breakout because of the energy that builds during the quiet phase. Coiled setups like this are as much about time as they are about price - the longer SSB compresses between $96.24 and $104.26 without a catalyst, the more the eventual move tends to compensate. Watching for a volume spike on the actual break, rather than trying to anticipate direction from the shape of the range, has historically been the more reliable approach.
LOW TARGET
$105 +6.0%
1 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$119 +19.8%
11 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$126 +27.2%
8 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$105.00 - $126.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
5/10/3/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$120.83 (+22.0%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
34,867 shares
$3.8M
MATTHEWS WILLIAM E VChief Financial Officer
Sell4,000 shares2026-08-19
MURRAY RICHARD IVPresident
Gift1,000 shares2026-08-14
Corbett John CCEO
Gift5,000 shares2026-08-12
YOUNG STEPHEN DEANChief Strategy Officer
Gift3,000 shares2026-08-12
Brooks David R-
Sell3,750 shares2026-08-05
64/ 100
Neutral / mixed
Overall: Neutral
✓Positive operating cash flow
✕High liabilities relative to assets
✓Analyst target above current price
Debt / Equity
0.02x
Return on Equity
8.8%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.15$2.27$2.39$2.51$2.64Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.40 - -
Q3'25$2.20$2.58+17.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$697M$697M$698M$698M$699MQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$697M - -
Q3'25 - $699M -

Market Data

SSB Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL51/100
$99.06−$0.79 (0.8%)
Market cap
9.78B
P/E ratio
10.3
Day range
$98.00 – $99.51
News sentiment
33/100 · Bearish
Analyst target
$118.64 (+19.8%)
Consensus
Buy · 20 analysts
52-week range+17.3% off low · -11.7% from high
$84.47$112.20
Price $99.06 DailyIQ Est. $120.83

Momentum has flattened on SSB, leaving the next move dependent on news rather than the chart. Position sizing matters more than usual in a name this size, where volatility is structural.

Behaviour On Record

What SSB's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
14.6% 6th pct
Below its peak
-10.8%
vs 200-day average
+0.1%
Up days (1y)
50%

SouthState Bank Corporation is currently running 14.6% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against SSB's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 6th percentile — unusually subdued by its own history, against a typical reading of 24.9%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

SSB is trading -10.8% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -19.7%, and the deepest was -50.7% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits +0.1% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 41st percentile — close to the gap it normally carries. Over the past year SSB closed higher on 50% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, SSB finished the month higher 8 of 13 times, with a median return of +1.2% and an average of +3.0%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +5.2% on average, its weakest March at -3.8%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: SSB has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 156 of 3,267 sessions (4.8% of the time), with the largest gaps running +31.6% and -19.7%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-13, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against SSB's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of SSB's sector?

SouthState Bank Corporation sits in the Financials sector, currently ranked 12th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving). Within its narrower Banks industry group, SSB ranks 14th of 15 tracked industries, improving.

Sector rank
#12 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
9
Industry rank
#14 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for SSB?

CallsPuts

For SouthState Bank Corporation's nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.01), with at-the-money implied volatility around 82.8%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±5.8% move by that expiry — a range of about $93.02–$104.54.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.01
ATM implied volatility
82.8%
Total open interest
388
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±5.8% ($93.02–$104.54)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on SSB?

Truist Securities most recently reiterated its rating on SouthState Bank Corporation to Buy on Oct 9, 2026 with a price target of $113 (from $118). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Truist Securities — Buy
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 9, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$118 → $113
Oct 5, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$118 → $120
Oct 5, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$120 → $116
Oct 1, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$125 → $120
Jul 28, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$115 → $126
Jul 28, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$114 → $120
Jul 28, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$108 → $118
Jul 27, 2026Piper SandlerMaintainedOverweight$120 → $125
Jul 7, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$123 → $118
Jul 1, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$115 → $120
Jun 25, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$116 → $115
Jun 10, 2026DA DavidsonMaintainedBuy$125

ETF holders

ETFs holding SSB

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

33/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Truist Securities analyst John McDonald maintained a Buy rating for SouthState Bank (SSB) but reduced the price target from $118 to $113. The downgrade reflects concerns about the bank’s earnings outlook and competitive pressures in the regional banking sector. The decision signals a modest negative view on SSB’s near‑term valuation, though the rating itself remains positive.
What did this article say?
Barclays analyst Jared Shaw upgraded SouthState Bank (SSB) to an Overweight rating on October 5, raising the price target from $118 to $120. The upgrade reflects confidence in the bank’s earnings outlook and balance‑sheet strength. The move signals a positive view of SSB’s future performance and may support investor sentiment.
What did this article say?
TD Cowen analyst Janet Lee retained a Buy recommendation for SouthState Bank (SSB) but reduced the price target from $120 to $116. The downgrade reflects concerns over the bank’s earnings outlook and potential margin compression. The rating change signals a modest negative view while still supporting the stock’s upside potential. This adjustment may influence investor sentiment and trading activity for SSB.
What did this article say?
SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) announced that it would publish its third‑quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, after market close. The company will provide the full report on its Investor Relations website and host a conference call the following day to discuss the results. Investors can dial in to the call via a toll‑free number or international access code. The announcement is a routine earnings release with no immediate impact on guidance or outlook.
What did this article say?
SouthState (SSB) experienced a modest 6.4% gain over six months, falling short of the S&P 500’s 16.6% return. Analysts cited softer quarterly results and a projected net interest income growth of only 3.4% over the next year as key concerns. The report highlighted three primary risks associated with SSB, suggesting investors consider alternative holdings. The overall assessment portrays SSB as a risky investment with limited upside potential.
What did this article say?
JP Morgan analyst Anthony Elian reduced SouthState Bank’s (SSB) price target from $125 to $120 while keeping an Overweight rating. The downgrade reflects concerns over the bank’s earnings outlook and competitive pressures in the regional banking sector. The move signals a modest negative view but does not alter the overall recommendation. The adjustment may influence investor sentiment and trading activity for SSB shares.
What did this article say?
The article highlights concerns over the banking sector, noting declining performance relative to the broader market and potential regulatory pressures. It identifies SouthState (SSB) as one of three bank stocks that the author advises investors to avoid due to perceived risks. The piece underscores the cyclical nature of banking and the heightened vulnerability of institutions like SSB to credit quality issues and market downturns.
What did this article say?
Analysts highlight that SouthState (SSB) is expected to see slower net interest income growth of 3.4% over the next year, a decline from its five‑year trend. The bank’s efficiency ratio is projected to worsen by 2.6 percentage points, indicating rising operating costs. Earnings per share growth of 6.5% has underperformed revenue growth, suggesting diminishing profitability of new sales. These factors combine to make SSB a less attractive low‑volatility pick for investors seeking growth.
What did this article say?
SouthState Bank (SSB) reported Q2 earnings that matched revenue forecasts and posted a modest earnings beat, while net interest income remained steady. The bank’s financials suggest a stable operating environment but no significant upside catalyst. Market reaction has been mixed, with a modest decline in the short term but positive longer‑term returns indicating investor reassessment of growth prospects. The results reinforce SSB’s position as a resilient regional bank amid broader sector volatility.
What did this article say?
ServisFirst Bancshares (SSB) completed a stock split and was added to several major indices following a robust quarterly earnings report. The earnings beat expectations, reinforcing the bank’s growth trajectory and supporting its Buy rating from analysts. The split increases liquidity and broadens the shareholder base, while index inclusion enhances visibility to institutional investors. These developments signal a positive outlook for SSB, potentially driving higher demand for its shares.

Technical Analysis

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51
NEUTRAL
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $3.87B combined position · 14 adding, 11 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy10,937,35911.16%$1.03B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy9,825,39810.03%$981.56M2026-08-07
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy2,295,2822.34%$229.30M2026-08-14
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy2,084,3422.13%$208.23M2026-08-13
Geode Capital Management, LLC▼ Sell1,949,9371.99%$194.84M2026-08-12
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy1,831,8371.87%$183.00M2026-08-14
Wellington Management Group LLP▲ Buy1,520,6521.55%$151.91M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▼ Sell1,354,6751.38%$135.33M2026-08-13
Norges Bank▼ Sell1,238,8851.26%$123.76M2026-08-12
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy877,1960.90%$87.63M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell818,4860.84%$81.77M2026-08-13
Capital World Investors▼ Sell639,0740.65%$63.84M2026-08-12
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell598,5190.61%$59.79M2026-08-14
Fisher Asset Management, LLC▼ Sell587,2190.60%$58.66M2026-08-04
Verition Fund Management LLC▲ Buy463,9700.47%$46.35M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy404,2400.41%$40.85M2026-08-12
Loomis Sayles & Co L P▼ Sell402,7230.41%$40.23M2026-08-14
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▲ Buy347,8130.35%$34.75M2026-08-14
Capital Research Global Investors▼ Sell272,7340.28%$27.25M2026-08-12
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy218,7250.22%$21.85M2026-08-14
Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C.▲ Buy215,2990.22%$21.51M2026-08-14
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.▲ Buy184,2090.19%$18.40M2026-08-14
Two Sigma Investments, LP▲ Buy145,8710.15%$14.57M2026-08-14
AllianceBernstein L.P.▼ Sell121,2750.12%$11.22M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell87,8830.09%$8.78M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:2.46M sh bought ($246.04M)1.34M sh sold ($134.22M)net +1.12M sh (+$111.83M)
Congressional Trading Activity
1 disclosed trades · ~$8.0K est. traded value · 0 buys, 1 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Thom TillisSenateNC▼ Sell$1K - $15K2015-02-132015-02-26