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SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) is a financial services company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida and operates in the commercial banking industry. Its news flow reflects activities across consumer and commercial banking, mortgage services, wealth management and correspondent banking, as well as corporate governance and capital management developments.
News updates for SouthState often include quarterly earnings announcements and related conference call details. Through press releases and Form 8-K filings, the company reports financial results for each quarter, highlighting net interest income, noninterest income, loan and deposit trends, capital ratios and dividend declarations. Investors can follow these updates to track measures such as return on average assets, return on average common equity, and efficiency ratios, including adjusted non-GAAP metrics.
Company news also covers strategic and operational developments. SouthState has reported on the acquisition and integration of Independent Bank Group, Inc., the expansion of its footprint into new markets such as Tennessee, and the hiring of experienced bankers across its nine-state region. Additional releases describe initiatives like expanded instant payments capabilities for Treasury customers using The Clearing House’s Real-Time Payments network and the Federal Reserve’s FedNow service.
Governance and corporate structure changes appear in SouthState’s news as well. Examples include the appointment of new board members and the redomicile from South Carolina to Florida through a merger into SouthState Bank Corporation, with the stock continuing to trade under the SSB ticker. By reviewing the SSB news feed, readers can see how the company communicates financial performance, geographic expansion, technology initiatives and board-level decisions that shape its regional banking franchise.
SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) reported Q4 2025 results and announced a dividend and new buyback. Diluted EPS $2.46 (+32% YoY) and Q4 net income of $247.7M. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.60 per share payable Feb 13, 2026 (record Feb 6, 2026) and authorized a new repurchase plan of 5,560,000 shares, replacing the prior authorization.
Key operating metrics: loans and deposits grew ~8% annualized, tangible book value per share $56.27 (+10% YoY), NIM ~3.85%, and Q4 net interest income of $581M.
SouthState (NYSE: SSB) announced on January 21, 2026 the hiring of 32 seasoned producers across commercial, mortgage and wealth businesses to accelerate growth in 2026. The hires span key markets including Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte, Denver, Tampa, Raleigh and others, and include senior talent from large banks such as JPMorganChase, PNC and BOK Financial. Management said the additions aim to deepen client relationships, expand market share and support commercial, mortgage and wealth management revenue growth while maintaining disciplined risk management.
SouthState serves more than 1.5 million customers across its footprint and intends these strategic hires to strengthen execution on its 2026 performance priorities.
SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) will release fourth quarter 2025 earnings after market close on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
The company will host a conference call on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET (host: Will Matthews, CFO). Investors may access results and the live webcast via www.SouthStateBank.com under Investor Relations, News & Market Data. Toll-free US dial-in is (888) 350-3899; international dial-in is (646) 960-0343 (conference ID 4200408). An audio replay is expected to be available by the evening of January 23, 2026 in the Investor Relations section.
SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) announced multiple national recognitions dated Dec. 16, 2025, highlighting banking performance and workplace culture. Awards include: Money Best Banks of 2025-26, U.S. News & World Report Best Companies to Work Ratings (Finance & Insurance and South), Financial Technology Report Top 25 Digital Banking Companies (ranked 5th), and American Banker Best Banks to Work For 2025.
The company cited investments in digital tools, customer account features, and workplace practices; it serves more than 1.5 million customers across multiple U.S. states.
SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) announced on October 24, 2025 that Ben Sasse has been appointed to the board of directors of both the company and its bank subsidiary, SouthState Bank, N.A.
Sasse, 53, serves as president emeritus and professor at the University of Florida's Hamilton School and previously served as the university's 13th president. He served as a U.S. senator from Nebraska from 2015–2023 and held roles on the Finance, Intelligence, Judiciary, Banking, and Budget committees. He has prior executive and advisory experience with Midland University, Boston Consulting Group, and McKinsey & Company, and currently sits on the board of Strategic Education Incorporated.
SouthState is headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida, and its bank subsidiary serves more than 1.5 million customers across multiple states and nationwide via correspondent banking.
SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) reported third-quarter 2025 results showing revenue and earnings growth. Diluted EPS was $2.42 (Adjusted diluted EPS $2.58) and net income was $246.6 million. The company cited a 30% year-over-year EPS increase and a return on tangible common equity of 19.6%. Key operating metrics: Net interest income of $599.7 million, noninterest income of $99.1 million, and net interest margin of 4.05%. Balance sheet trends: loans increased ~$401 million (3%) and deposits increased ~$376 million (3%) quarter-over-quarter; total assets were approximately $66.05 billion. Capital and credit: tangible common equity ratio 8.8%, total risk-based capital 14.0%, net charge-offs $32.2 million, and allowance for credit losses plus reserve 1.38% of loans. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.60 per share payable Nov 14, 2025 to holders of record Nov 7, 2025.
SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) will release its third quarter 2025 earnings results on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 after the market close. A conference call to discuss results is scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET (host: Will Matthews, CFO; conference ID 4200408).
Investors can access the press release and webcast at www.SouthStateBank.com under Investor Relations → News & Market Data. Toll-free US call: (888) 350-3899; international call: (646) 960-0343. Pre-registration and international participant details are available via the links in the release. An audio replay is expected to be posted by the evening of October 23, 2025 in Investor Relations.
SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) has launched instant payment capabilities for its Treasury customers, enabling real-time transaction processing with enhanced security features. During their pilot program, the bank successfully processed over 600,000 instant payment transactions totaling more than $400 million.
The service utilizes two networks: The Clearing House's Real-Time Payments (RTP) and the Federal Reserve's FedNow, offering fully encrypted, secure transactions. Pilot program participant Hourly.io reported significant benefits, with employee payments now processing within 15 seconds instead of end-of-day or next-day timeframes.
The instant payments system follows the global ISO 20022 standard, facilitating easier data integration with enterprise and accounting systems. While currently limited to Treasury customers, SouthState plans to explore expanding these capabilities to other customers in the future.
SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) has announced a significant expansion of its banking team across nine states, demonstrating strong recruitment momentum. The company has made several key appointments, including Steve Stagg as regional president in Tampa and Blake Freeman as regional president in Huntsville.
Notable internal promotions include David Kirkpatrick as managing director of Private Wealth and SouthState Advisory, and Jason Ware as head of municipal underwriting for SouthState|DuncanWilliams. The bank has strengthened multiple divisions including Market Leadership, Association Banking, Commercial Banking, Investment Services, and Middle Market Banking.
The expansion spans major markets including Florida, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and other states, with new hires bringing extensive experience from prominent financial institutions such as ServisFirst Bank, Regions Bank, and Bank of America.
SouthState Corporation (NYSE: SSB) reported strong Q2 2025 results with diluted EPS of $2.11 and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.30. The company achieved net income of $215.2 million and adjusted net income of $233.8 million.
Key highlights include net interest income of $578 million, a 22% annualized revenue growth, and 57% quarter-over-quarter loan origination growth. The company successfully completed the IBTX franchise conversion and increased its quarterly dividend by 11% to $0.60 per share.
Financial metrics show solid performance with ROAA of 1.34%, efficiency ratio of 53%, and strong capital position with total risk-based capital ratio of 14.5%. Loans increased by 4% to $501 million while deposits grew by 3% to $359 million.
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