SSB
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SouthState Corporation (SSB) closed at $97.48 as of 2026-05-01, trading 18.2% above its 200-week moving average of $82.44. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 15.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 48, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.93 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1478 weeks of data, SSB has crossed below its 200-week moving average 27 times. On average, these episodes lasted 13 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SSB at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +8.5%.
With a market cap of $9.5 billion, SSB is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 10.6%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
Share count has increased 31.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 28.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SSB would have grown to $965, compared to $1191 for the S&P 500. SSB has returned 8.3% annualized vs 9.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -48.8% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: SSB vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SSB Crosses Below the Line?
Across 27 historical episodes, buying SSB when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +7.3% after 12 months (median +16.0%), compared to +3.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +19.5% vs +17.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SSB crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SSB has crossed below its 200-week MA 27 times with an average 1-year return of +8.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 | 3 | 4.3% | +34.3% | +951.5% |
| Feb 1998 | Mar 1998 | 1 | 1.0% | +36.9% | +913.7% |
| Jun 1998 | Jun 1998 | 1 | 0.0% | +23.8% | +888.7% |
| Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 | 1 | 4.3% | -31.1% | +842.1% |
| Nov 1999 | Aug 2001 | 89 | 40.3% | -33.4% | +809.5% |
| Sep 2001 | Jan 2002 | 16 | 12.5% | +54.5% | +954.6% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 1 | 1.6% | +19.3% | +383.0% |
| Oct 2007 | Nov 2007 | 1 | 1.9% | +14.2% | +374.8% |
| Dec 2007 | Feb 2008 | 5 | 7.3% | +15.9% | +379.0% |
| Feb 2008 | Mar 2008 | 4 | 9.1% | -33.6% | +364.4% |
| Apr 2008 | Apr 2008 | 1 | 4.2% | -20.9% | +376.6% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 3 | 11.2% | -16.6% | +391.7% |
| Oct 2008 | Nov 2008 | 3 | 4.2% | -13.9% | +360.7% |
| Jan 2009 | Feb 2010 | 56 | 44.3% | +0.3% | +356.5% |
| Aug 2010 | Sep 2010 | 4 | 4.9% | -4.0% | +352.7% |
| May 2011 | Oct 2011 | 21 | 15.0% | +17.7% | +360.8% |
| Nov 2011 | Dec 2011 | 5 | 11.5% | +31.4% | +357.2% |
| Oct 2018 | Sep 2019 | 47 | 24.1% | +5.6% | +56.7% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 2 | 1.0% | -35.9% | +53.4% |
| Jan 2020 | Feb 2020 | 1 | 2.0% | -5.0% | +51.3% |
| Feb 2020 | Nov 2020 | 40 | 42.8% | +19.3% | +67.0% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 2.8% | +20.8% | +59.3% |
| Jul 2021 | Aug 2021 | 2 | 4.1% | +18.1% | +60.0% |
| Aug 2021 | Sep 2021 | 6 | 8.3% | +25.7% | +58.7% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 16 | 14.9% | +22.8% | +47.7% |
| Aug 2023 | Nov 2023 | 12 | 6.8% | +42.0% | +48.4% |
| Jun 2024 | Jun 2024 | 2 | 2.3% | +22.2% | +42.5% |
| Average | 13 | — | +8.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SSB below its 200-week moving average?
No. SouthState Corporation (SSB) is currently 18.2% above its 200-week moving average of $82.44. It would need to fall to $82.44 to cross below the line.
What is SSB's 200-week moving average price?
SouthState Corporation's 200-week moving average is $82.44 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SSB drops below its 200-week moving average?
SSB has crossed below its 200-week moving average 27 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +8.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 13 weeks on average.
Is SSB a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SSB as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 48. Return on equity is 10.6%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SSB compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 28.3 years, $100 invested in SSB would have grown to $965, compared to $1191 for the S&P 500. That's 8.3% annualized vs 9.1% for the index. SSB has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SSB pay a dividend?
Yes. SouthState Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 246.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01