Company Description
CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: COSO) is a bank holding company in the commercial banking industry, operating in the finance and insurance sector. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and conducts its banking activities through its wholly owned subsidiary, Coastal States Bank, a South Carolina state‑chartered commercial bank.
According to the company’s disclosures, Coastal States Bank offers a full range of banking products and services designed for businesses, real estate professionals, and consumers who are seeking a deep and meaningful relationship with their bank. These services include full‑service banking aimed at both retail and commercial customers in the markets in which it operates, as described in prior company information.
Coastal States Bank has a community banking presence in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia, and the Atlanta metropolitan area. Within the Lowcountry, its markets include Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Beaufort. Beyond these local markets, the bank serves communities across the country through several specialized lines of business: Government Guaranteed Lending, Senior Housing, Correspondent Marine, and Mortgage Banker Finance, as described in multiple company news releases.
In addition to these specialty lines, earlier descriptions of the company note that it offers transaction and savings deposit accounts, commercial and consumer lending, mortgage banking, and other activities related to commercial banking. It has operated retail banking branches in its core markets in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, Savannah, and metro Atlanta.
Business model and banking focus
CoastalSouth Bancshares’ business model centers on relationship‑driven community and commercial banking. Through Coastal States Bank, the company focuses on providing banking services for businesses and their owners, real estate professionals, and individual consumers. Company communications emphasize building long‑term client relationships and offering banking services for clients who value a local banking partner.
The bank’s specialty lines of business—Government Guaranteed Lending, Senior Housing, Correspondent Marine, and Mortgage Banker Finance—extend its reach beyond its core branch footprint. These activities are described by the company as serving communities across the country, complementing its local presence in South Carolina and Georgia.
Geographic footprint
Coastal States Bank maintains a community banking presence in:
- The Lowcountry of South Carolina, including Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Beaufort
- Savannah, Georgia
- The Atlanta metropolitan or Atlanta metro area in Georgia
Through its specialty lending and finance lines of business, the bank serves clients in communities across the United States, while remaining closely tied to its coastal and Atlanta markets through its community banking operations.
Public company status and holding company structure
CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. is organized as a bank holding company. It has disclosed that it is incorporated in Georgia and that its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol COSO. The company has reported that it completed an initial public offering of its common stock and that its shares began trading on the NYSE under this symbol.
As a holding company, CoastalSouth Bancshares’ primary business is conducted through Coastal States Bank. The bank is described as a South Carolina state‑chartered commercial bank, and it is wholly owned by CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc.
Client segments and relationship banking
Company materials repeatedly describe a focus on:
- Businesses and their owners, including commercial clients in its community banking markets
- Real estate professionals, supported by commercial real estate lending and related banking services
- Individual consumers seeking a local banking partner and relationship‑oriented service
Coastal States Bank highlights relationship‑driven banking, emphasizing personalized service, local decision‑making in its markets, and a community banking approach in the Lowcountry, Savannah, and the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Specialty and government‑related lending
In addition to traditional community banking, the company identifies several specialty lines of business that operate on a broader geographic basis:
- Government Guaranteed Lending
- Senior Housing
- Correspondent Marine (also described as Marine Lending in some company communications)
- Mortgage Banker Finance
These lines of business are described as serving communities across the country, providing additional lending and finance capabilities beyond the company’s local branch network.
Commercial banking activities
Based on company descriptions, CoastalSouth Bancshares and Coastal States Bank participate in a range of commercial banking activities. Prior information about the company notes that it offers transaction and savings deposit accounts and engages in commercial and consumer lending and mortgage banking. More recent company materials emphasize commercial real estate lending and commercial banking teams in its core markets, reflecting its focus on business and real estate clients.
Regulatory filings and reporting
As a publicly traded bank holding company, CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. files periodic and current reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company has filed current reports on Form 8‑K describing, among other things, its quarterly results of operations and financial condition and the redemption of subordinated notes, as well as changes in its board of directors.
Company status
The available information, including recent earnings press releases and SEC filings, indicates that CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. continues to operate as a bank holding company for Coastal States Bank, with an active common stock listing under the symbol COSO on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Coastalsouth Ban (COSO) currently stands at 142.0 thousand shares, up 18.9% from the previous reporting period, representing 1.6% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 253528.6%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Coastalsouth Ban (COSO) currently stands at 1.4 days, down 43.4% from the previous period. This low days-to-cover ratio indicates high liquidity, allowing short sellers to quickly exit positions if needed. The days to cover has increased 41% over the past year, indicating improving liquidity conditions. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 6.5 days.