SouthState Bank Corp. (SSB) shares rose 1.7% to $100.57 as of October 9, 2026, a modest gain from the prior close of $98.91. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for SSB. The move is tied to company news. Below, we break down what changed for SSB, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
Company News
SSB scheduled Q3 2026 earnings announcement for October 21, 2026 after market close. Investors can expect financial performance data and management guidance on loan portfolios and profitability.
This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Oct 2, 2026, 10:21 AM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
NewsLow confidence
Rel. volume
1.1×
Normal
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$9.8B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$118
+17.2% vs price
Price chart
Sep 8 – Oct 9
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for SouthState Bank Corp. investors
For SouthState Bank Corp. investors, the balance of recent signals points to a bullish shift. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Positive 1.7% session move. Weighing against that: New SEC filing — review for material disclosures; New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $117.83, implying +17.2% upside from $100.57. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (43/100). With earnings roughly 12 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
SSB price reaction
SSB last traded at $100.57, up $1.66 (+1.68%) from the previous close of $98.91. The session traded on 1.1× average volume (normal), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $98.91 and $106.62, and it currently sits about 22% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SouthState Bank Corp. (SSB)
▲Latest catalyst·strengthens the bull case
The latest catalyst — positive company news — it strengthens the bull case and confirms the prevailing bullish analyst lean.
The consensus analyst price target on SouthState Bank Corp. (SSB) is $117.83, 17.2% above the recent $100.57. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 7 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on SSB line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $117.83 implies +17.2% upside from $100.57.
+The Street's most bullish target is $125.00 (+24.3%).
+Material positive event.
+Positive 1.7% session move.
+Positive price momentum.
▼ The bearish case
−The bearish case is comparatively thin on recent signals; the main risk is that the climb toward the $117.83 consensus target has to be earned, and any of the risks BestStocks tracks could weigh on the shares.
Bull vs bear balanceBullish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bullish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Oct 9, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
SouthState Bank shares fell 2.01% to $98.92 as part of a broader financial sector pullback driven by rising Treasury yields and a risk-off rotation in regional banking stocks, according to market analysis. Climbing yields increase funding costs and pressure net interest margins—a key metric for banks. Volume stood at 660,466 shares, 1.13x the time-adjusted average, reflecting normal intraday activity.
Filings2026-10-02+1.3%
SouthState Bank Corp. (SSB) filed a new 8-K on October 2, 2026. The filing itself has not been detailed in available sources, and no earnings announcement, merger, dividend, or other specific event triggering the filing has been disclosed.
Material / Earnings2026-09-30-0.5%
SouthState Bank Corp. (SSB) moved -0.89% from $100.45 to $99.56 on 2026-09-30. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The decline reached a new 30-day low on modestly elevated volume (1.3x the 5-day average).
SouthState Bank Corp. moved -2.05% intraday from $101.69 to $99.61. SouthState Bank Corp (NYSE: SSB ) is down about 2% to $99.66 on September 29, 2026, tracking general regional banking sector weakness and margin pressures ahead of anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate adjustments. ### 📉 Market Context - Sector Pressure: Regional bank stocks face minor headwinds as macro sentiment shifts. - Rate Environment: Anticipated rate cuts continue to spark debate over net interest margins. - Trading Range: The stock moved down from an open of $101.68 to an intraday low of $99.49. If you're tracking your portfolio, would you like to review SouthState's upcoming Q3 earnings date or look at analyst price targets for the rest of the year?
Material / Earnings2026-09-23-0.7%
SSB moved -0.46% from its $102.09 open to a $101.62 close on 2026-09-23.
Material / Earnings2026-09-22-0.7%
SSB moved -1.39% from its $103.81 open to a $102.37 close on 2026-09-22.
Material / Earnings2026-09-17-0.2%
SouthState Bank Corp. (SSB) moved -2.30% from $106.11 to $103.67 on September 17, 2026. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The decline coincided with SSB reaching a new 30-day low; volume was near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-19-2.7%
SouthState Bank Corp. (SSB) moved -2.67% from $110.03 to $107.09 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume traded near its 5-day average, indicating no unusual activity.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-21 (est.)
in 12 days
10-Q Filing (est.)
2026-10-30
Medium impact
Thesis shift
Bullish Shift
bullish signal
Risk level
Low
from change events
Frequently asked questions about SSB
Why did SouthState Bank Corp. (SSB) stock move?
SSB rose 1.7% to $100.57. The move is associated with company news.
How much did SSB stock rise?
SSB gained 1.68% ($1.66) versus the prior close of $98.91, last trading at $100.57 on 1.1× average volume.
When is SouthState Bank Corp.'s next earnings date?
SSB's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-21 — about 12 days away.
What is the analyst price target for SSB?
The consensus analyst price target for SSB is $117.83, about 17.2% above the current $100.57. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 7 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks SSB
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after company news was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for SSB, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of October 9, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
