Stephens Raises SouthState Bank (SSB) Price Target to $119
Key Points
- Stephens increased its price target for SouthState Bank from $116 to $119, reflecting a positive outlook for the bank.
- Stephens's $119 price target implies 12.79% upside from SouthState Bank Corporation's ($SSB) current $105.51 share price.
- The stock recently closed at $106.29 on October 26, 2026, and is currently trading around $105.51, about 11.3% below the new target.
- The bank has a market cap of approximately $10.23 billion and a P/E ratio of 11.24, indicating a stable financial position.
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On October 26, 2026, Stephens raised its price target on SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) from $116 to $119 while maintaining an Overweight rating. This change reflects the firm's updated view on the bank's future performance. The information comes from their research note dated the same day.
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Other Institutional Activity in SouthState Bank Corporation
American Century Companies Inc reduced its stake by 22,772 shares, ending with 2,085,755 shares worth about $221.7 million. This decrease represents a 1.1% decline in their holdings as of June 30, 2026.
SouthState Bank Corporation Stock Up 0.3%
The stock closed at $106.29 on October 26, 2026, and is currently trading around $105.51, which puts it about 11.3% below the new price target set by Stephens. The shares are trading above their 50-day moving average by 1.5% and above their 200-day moving average by 5.5%. However, they are about 6% below the 52-week high of $112.20.
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SouthState Bank Corporation daily closes and this analyst's $119 target. Not advice.
Recent Earnings
In its latest financial results, SouthState Bank reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $2.65 billion, with an EPS of $9.39. The bank's net margin stands at 35.0%, and it has a return on equity of 10.3%. The next earnings report is expected on January 21, 2027.
Insider Buying and Selling at SouthState Bank Corporation
David R. Brooks, a Director, sold 14,300 shares at an average price of $98.39 on April 28, 2026, totaling about $1.41 million. He also sold 6,181 shares at $107.92 on August 3, 2026, amounting to approximately $667,054. Additionally, he sold 24,650 shares at $110.00 on August 5, 2026, for a total of around $2.71 million. Lastly, CFO William E. V. Matthews sold 4,000 shares at an average price of $108.93 on August 19, 2026, totaling about $435,720.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On October 26, 2026, Stephens maintained its Overweight rating on SouthState Bank with a new price target of $119, up from $116. Earlier, on October 1, JP Morgan maintained its Overweight rating with a target of $120, while Barclays also kept its Overweight rating with a target of $120 on October 5. TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating with a target of $116, and Truist Securities held a Buy rating with a target of $113.
About SouthState Bank Corporation
SouthState Bank Corporation is a bank holding company that operates SouthState Bank, providing various banking services and products to individuals and businesses across the U.S. The company offers checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, and loans, making it a key player in the regional banking sector.
Bottom Line
Investors should keep an eye on SouthState Bank's upcoming earnings report on January 21, 2027, and watch for any further analyst updates following Stephens' recent target increase. The bank's stable financial metrics and positive analyst sentiment suggest a solid position moving forward.
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Source: Stephens's rating change on $SSB (Oct 26, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts