SSB SouthState Corp Insider Trading

Director Brooks David R sold 14,300 shares of SouthState Bank Corp, reducing holdings by roughly 30%, as stock trades below its 52-week high.

Brooks David R, a SouthState Bank director, disposed of approximately 14,300 shares in two transactions on the same day, trimming his stake by roughly 30 percent and raising roughly $1.4 million. The stock is currently trading well below its 52-week high and has declined over the past three months, which contextualizes this as a sale during a period of weakness rather than strength. Notably, Brooks has a track record of well-timed exits at this ticker—his two prior sales at SouthState were both followed by further declines, suggesting he has historically exited before or as downward momentum accelerates. However, this is a partial liquidation by a director, not a portfolio-wide exit; he retains meaningful holdings in the company. The company itself remains profitable with solid earnings, so this appears to be a director reducing concentrated exposure rather than a signal of fundamental distress at the business level.

Director Brooks David R sells $1.4M in SouthState Bank shares amid stock recovery

Director Brooks David R divested approximately $1.4 million in SouthState Bank shares across two transactions, representing nearly 60% of his total holdings. The timing is noteworthy: the stock is trading below its recent highs after a near-term recovery, and the company itself is financially sound—profitable with reasonable valuation metrics and solid earnings power. Director-level sales of this magnitude warrant attention because they signal how board members view current valuations relative to future prospects, though a single transaction from one director does not constitute a red flag across the broader organization. Without visibility into Brooks' personal liquidity needs or long-term portfolio strategy, the sale is most prudently interpreted as a rebalancing or partial profit-taking decision rather than a fundamental loss of confidence. Investors should monitor whether other insiders or directors follow suit, which would carry greater significance.

SSB President Richard Murray sells 10,156 shares at $104.76 for $1.1M; holds 52.0K shares post-sale.

Richard Murray IV, President of SouthState Bank Corp, executed an open-market sale of 10,156 shares at $104.76 on 2026-02-18, reducing his holdings by 16.1% to 52,972 shares. The stock has traded near 52-week highs (currently $103.69, -3.8% from the $107.82 peak) and has appreciated 20.9% over the past 90 days, providing context for the timing. His prior sell at SSB on 2025-08-14 delivered a 90-day return of -7.8%, aligning with his cross-ticker track record of well-timed sales (100% at the 90-day mark across all holdings). The company carries a reasonable valuation at P/E 14.98 with $246.6M in net income and a $10.4B market cap.

SouthState President Richard Murray IV sold 5,302 shares at $97.20; stock now at $97.53, down 12.9% from 52-week high.

Richard Murray IV, President of SouthState Corp, sold 5,302 shares on 2025-08-14 at $97.20, generating $515,354.40 in proceeds. This transaction reduced his holdings from 66,100 shares to 60,798 shares, representing an 8.0% reduction in his position. The sale occurred at a price near current levels ($97.53) but notably below the 52-week high of $111.93, which the stock exceeded roughly 3.5 months ago. With the P/E at 16.67 and net income at $215,224,000.00, the company operates at moderate valuation; the sale does not occur during a period of material underperformance relative to recent trading range. The filing provides no context flag indicating scheduled trading plan execution, leaving the discretionary motivation opaque.

SouthState Corp Director Stacy G Smith purchases 2,500 shares at $92.30; holdings rise to 39,546 shares post-transaction.

On 2025-08-01, Director Stacy G Smith purchased 2,500 shares of SouthState Corp (SSB) at $92.30, increasing her holdings from 37,046 to 39,546 shares. The stock is currently trading at $93.59, down 3.4% over the past 30 days and 16.4% from its 52-week high of $111.93. Smith's cross-ticker track record shows 1 prior buy with an average 90-day return of -6.5%, and her same-ticker history at SSB (1 prior buy on 2025-03-06) also showed a 90-day return of -6.5%, reflecting a 0% win rate on her prior buys. The company's fundamentals appear stable with a P/E of 16.00 and net income of $215,224,000.00, but this purchase follows a pattern of underperformance in the insider's prior transactions at this company.

SouthState Corp Director Froetscher purchases 3,338 shares at $97.31; holdings rise 67.4% to 8,294 shares

Director Janet P Froetscher purchased 3,338 shares at $97.31 on 2025-07-30, increasing her SSB position by 67.4% from 4,956 to 8,294 shares. The transaction occurred near the 52-week high of $111.93 and represents a $324,820.78 allocation. However, Froetscher's cross-ticker track record shows 1 prior buy with an average 90-day return of -2.5%, and her same-ticker trade history at SSB (1 prior buy on 2025-03-10) produced a 90-day return of -2.5%, with a 0% win rate at this ticker. At the current price of $95.92, the stock is -14.3% from its 52-week high, suggesting the timing of this accumulation has not yet proved favorable relative to recent price action.

Director Froetscher buys 2,717 shares of SSB at $92.02 on 2025-03-10; holdings rise to 4,689 shares (+137.8%).

Director Janet P Froetscher purchased 2,717 shares at $92.02, increasing her holdings by 137.8% to 4,689 shares post-transaction. The stock is currently trading at $90.49, down 19.2% from its 52-week high of $111.93 and down 15.1% over the past 30 days, while the company maintains healthy fundamentals with $143.2M in net income and a P/E of 17.04. This material acquisition—worth $250,018.34—during a period of significant downward price movement and substantial percentage increase in personal holdings warrants investor attention to understand whether this reflects a strategic view or routine portfolio activity.

Director Stacy G. Smith purchased 3,100 shares of SouthState Corp (SSB) at $93.60 on 2025-03-06, holding 36,779 shares post-transaction as stock trades -17.5% from 52-week high.

Director Stacy G. Smith purchased 3,100 shares for a total value of $290,160.00, increasing his post-transaction holdings to 36,779 shares, a 9.2% net increase from his 33,679 prior holding. The transaction occurred at $93.60 per share while SouthState trades at $92.37 currently, in the context of significant recent weakness: the stock is -17.5% from its 52-week high of $111.93 and has declined 12.1% over the past 30 days and 16.7% over 90 days. With a P/E ratio of 17.40 and market cap of $9,363,043,206.39, the company remains substantially capitalized. The purchase represents open-market acquisition at a depressed price level relative to recent trading range, occurring during an extended period of downward price movement.

CFO Matthews sells 6,531 shares of SSB at $108.29; holds 34,107 post-transaction

William E V Matthews, Chief Financial Officer of SouthState Corp, executed a sale of 6,531 shares at $108.29 on 2025-01-29, reducing his holdings from 40,638 shares to 34,107 shares (a -16.1% reduction in his position). The transaction value was $707,241.99. At the current price of $106.54, the stock is trading 4.8% below its 52-week high of $111.93, and Matthews sold near the upper end of recent price action—the 30-day change is +5.9% and the 90-day change is +9.2%. The company shows solid fundamentals with net income of $143,179,000.00, a P/E of 16.34, and a market cap of $8,128,205,293.88. The sale represents a significant reduction in his individual stake, though without timing context or a prior transaction pattern at this ticker, the trade's timing relative to the stock's trajectory cannot be characterized as deliberate positioning.

SSB COO Brooks sells 6,904 shares at $110.00; holds 29,365 shares post-transaction (down 19.0%)

BROOKS RENEE R, Chief Operating Officer of SouthState Corp, sold 6,904 shares at $110.00 on 2024-12-02 for a total value of $759,440.00. This represents a 19.0% reduction in her post-transaction holdings, which now stand at 29,365 shares. The transaction occurred near the stock's 52-week high of $111.93 (the sale price of $110.00 is only 2.0% below the high), and the stock has appreciated significantly over recent periods (12.6% over 30 days, 14.8% over 90 days), suggesting the sale occurred in a strong price environment. At the company level, SouthState Corp exhibits a P/E of 16.83 with net income of $143,179,000.00, indicating stable profitability.