SouthState Bank Corp.
- SSB · NYSE
- State Commercial Banks
- Winter Haven, FL
- 6,190 employees
- CIK 0000764038
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- John C. Corbett SouthState’s chief executive officer 8-K, 2026-10-21
- William E. Matthews V. Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-08-19
- Richard Murray Iv President 4, 2026-08-14
- Stephen Dean Young Chief Strategy Officer 4, 2026-08-13
- Daniel E. Bockhorst Chief Credit Officer 4, 2026-08-03
- Renee R. Brooks Chief Operating Officer 4, 2026-03-13
What leadership is saying
“The third quarter was marked by strong balance sheet growth and a stable net interest margin”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed October 21, 2026
SouthState Bank Corp is a U.S. public company in state commercial banks (SIC 6022), headquartered in Winter Haven, FL. It trades as SSB on NYSE. Revenue was $3.4B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +57.8% from the year before. It reported about 6,190 employees. John C. Corbett is SouthState’s chief executive officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.4B 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $2.1B 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $1.9B 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $1.4B 10-K, 2025-02-21 | $1.1B 10-K, 2024-03-04 |
| Operating income | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| SG&A | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| Net income | $799M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $535M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $494M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $496M 10-K, 2025-02-21 | $476M 10-K, 2024-03-04 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| John C. Corbett CEO at SouthState Bank | SouthState’s chief executive officer | 8-K, 2026-10-21 |
| William E. Matthews V. | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-08-19 |
| Richard Murray Iv | President | 4, 2026-08-14 |
| Stephen Dean Young | Chief Strategy Officer | 4, 2026-08-13 |
| Daniel E. Bockhorst | Chief Credit Officer | 4, 2026-08-03 |
| Renee R. Brooks EVP at South State Bank | Chief Operating Officer | 4, 2026-03-13 |
| Jennifer Idell Chief Administrative Officer | Chief Administrative Officer | 4, 2026-02-23 |
| Sara Arana | Chief Accounting Officer | 4, 2026-02-05 |
| Beth S. DeSimone | CRO, General Counsel | 4, 2026-02-23 |
| Douglas J. Hertz | Independent Chairman of the Board of Directors | 10-K, 2026-02-20 |
| Ben E. Sasse | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-20 |
| David G. Salyers | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-20 |
| David R. Brooks | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-20 |
| G. Ruffner Page, Jr. | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-20 |
| G. Stacy Smith | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-20 |
| James W. Roquemore | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-20 |
What SouthState Bank Corp does
SouthState Bank Corporation (“We,” “Our,” “SouthState” or the “Company”) is a financial holding company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida. During the third quarter of 2025, the Company was redomiciled to the state of Florida by merging SouthState Corporation, a South Carolina corporation, with and into SouthState Bank Corporation, a Florida corporation that was wholly-owned by SouthState Corporation prior to such merger, and adopting its name.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 96.7 million (as of October 29, 2026) | 10-Q, October 30, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $9.2B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 20, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, October 30, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting April 15, 2026 (filed March 3, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 3, 2026 |
| Auditor | Ernst & Young LLP (Birmingham, Alabama) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 | William E. Matthews V. Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 4,000 | $436K | Form 4, August 19, 2026 |
| August 5, 2026 | David R. Brooks Director | Sale | 24,650 | $2.7M | Form 4, August 7, 2026 |
| August 3, 2026 | David R. Brooks Director | Sale | 6,181 | $667K | Form 4, August 4, 2026 |
| April 28, 2026 | David R. Brooks Director | Sale | 14,300 | $1.4M | Form 4, April 29, 2026 |
| February 18, 2026 | Richard Murray Iv President | Sale | 10,156 | $1.1M | Form 4, February 18, 2026 |
| August 22, 2025 | Daniel E. Bockhorst Chief Credit Officer | Sale | 5,000 | $498K | Form 4, August 22, 2025 |
| August 14, 2025 | Richard Murray Iv President | Sale | 5,302 | $515K | Form 4, August 14, 2025 |
| August 1, 2025 | G. Stacy Smith Director | Buy | 2,500 | $231K | Form 4, August 4, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-21
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-02
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-07-23
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-07-13
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-07-06
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-04-23
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-04-15
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-04-03
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-01-22
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-01-05
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
Frequently asked questions about SouthState Bank Corp
- What does SouthState Bank Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "SouthState Bank Corporation (“We,” “Our,” “SouthState” or the “Company”) is a financial holding company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida. During the third quarter of 2025, the Company was redomiciled to the state of Florida by merging SouthState Corporation, a South Carolina corporation, with and into SouthState Bank Corporation, a Florida corporation that was wholly-owned by SouthState Corporation prior to such merger, and adopting its name."
- What is SouthState Bank Corp's revenue?
- $3.4B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 20, 2026.
- Is SouthState Bank Corp profitable?
- SouthState Bank Corp reported net income of $799M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does SouthState Bank Corp have?
- About 6,190 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of SouthState Bank Corp?
- John C. Corbett, SouthState’s chief executive officer, as named in a 8-K filed October 21, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of SouthState Bank Corp?
- William E. Matthews V., Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed August 19, 2026.
- Where is SouthState Bank Corp headquartered?
- Winter Haven, FL.
- What is SouthState Bank Corp's stock ticker?
- SSB on NYSE.
- What industry is SouthState Bank Corp in?
- State Commercial Banks, SIC code 6022.
- What is SouthState Bank Corp's website?
- southstatebank.com.
- When does SouthState Bank Corp report earnings next?
- January 20, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is SouthState Bank Corp a public company?
- Yes. SouthState Bank Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000764038 and trades as SSB.
- Who audits SouthState Bank Corp?
- Ernst & Young LLP, Birmingham, Alabama, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of SouthState Bank Corp are outstanding?
- 96.7 million shares as of October 29, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 30, 2026.
- What is SouthState Bank Corp's public float?
- $9.2B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 20, 2026.
- How many business segments does SouthState Bank Corp report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 30, 2026.
- When is SouthState Bank Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- April 15, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 3, 2026.
- Have SouthState Bank Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since July 30, 2025, officers and directors reported 7 open-market sales worth about $7.3M and 2 purchases worth about $556K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: William E. Matthews V. (Chief Financial Officer) sold 4,000 shares on August 19, 2026.