SOUTHSTATE CORP (NYSE:SSB) reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, delivering mixed results that have led to a muted market reaction. The company's performance against analyst expectations and its forward-looking estimates provide key insights into investor sentiment.
Earnings and Revenue Performance
Revenue: The bank posted Q2 2025 revenue of $664.77 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $652.28 million. This represents a 1.9% beat, reflecting steady growth in its core banking operations.
Earnings Per Share (EPS): Reported EPS came in at $2.30, significantly higher than the estimated $2.03, marking a 13.5% beat. This suggests stronger-than-expected profitability, likely driven by improved net interest margins or cost management.
Market Reaction
Following the earnings release, shares dipped slightly in after-hours trading, declining 0.85%. This reaction may indicate profit-taking after recent gains or investor caution despite the earnings beat. Over the past month, the stock has risen 8.47%, reflecting positive sentiment ahead of the report.
Forward-Looking Estimates
Analysts project the following for SOUTHSTATE CORP:
Q3 2025 Revenue Estimate: $663.71 million
Q3 2025 EPS Estimate: $2.12
Full-Year 2025 Revenue Estimate: $2.628 billion
Full-Year 2025 EPS Estimate: $8.62
While the company did not provide explicit guidance in the press release, the current estimates suggest expectations of continued, albeit moderate, growth.
Key Takeaways from the Press Release
Dividend Increase: The company announced a higher quarterly cash dividend, signaling confidence in its financial stability.
Operational Performance: The earnings beat was attributed to strong loan growth and deposit retention across its regional markets.
Geographic Expansion: SOUTHSTATE continues to benefit from its presence in high-growth regions, including Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas.
For a deeper dive into SOUTHSTATE’s earnings trends and analyst projections, visit the earnings estimates page.
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