SSB SouthState Bank (SSB) Q3 FY26 earnings call
SouthState Bank delivered a robust quarter, achieving healthy loan and deposit growth while successfully maintaining its net interest margin, a testament to its strategic shift towards floating-rate loans. The bank continues to benefit from strong market dynamics in the Southeast and Texas, supported by successful revenue producer hiring. Management is optimistic about 2027, anticipating continued NIM stability and expense growth within a manageable range, with capital deployment prioritizing organic growth and shareholder returns.
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SSB operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | Mar 2026 Q1 FY26 | Jun 2026 Q2 FY26 | This call Sep 2026 Q3 FY26 | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) | 17.6%For the quarter, SouthState delivered a return on assets of 1.37% and a return on tangible common equity of 17.6%.Source: earnings call transcript | 17.6%We generated a return on assets of 1.36% and a return on tangible common equity of 17.6%, which extends the consistent high performance over the last several quarters.Source: earnings call transcript | — | 0 pt |
| Net interest margin | 3.79%Our net interest margin of 3.79% was just below our guidance of 3.80% to 3.90%.Source: earnings call transcript | 3.78%Our net interest margin of 3.78% was down 1 basis point from Q1 and and in line with our $3.75 to $3.80 guidance.Source: earnings call transcript | 3.78%Deposits also grew 9% and without sacrificing margin, which held flat with the second quarter at 3.78% -- that net interest margin stability reflects a deliberate shift over the last couple of years towards more floating rate loans.Source: earnings call transcript | 0 pt |
| Common equity tier 1 ratio (CET1) | 11.3%CET1 ended at 11.3%.Source: earnings call transcript | 11.1%CET1 ended at 11.1%, TCE was 8.7% and and our TBV per share ended at $58.72, which is up 13% from the year ago level, a period in which we repurchased over 4.9 million shares or approximately 5% of the company.Source: earnings call transcript | 11.1%CET1 ended at 11.1%.Source: earnings call transcript | 0 pt |
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