Dec 31, 2021

SouthState Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Reported solid results to end the year.

Key Takeaways

SouthState Corporation reported a solid fourth quarter, marked by record loan production of $3.1 billion and strong loan growth. Net interest income reached $258.1 million, with core net interest income increasing by $6.4 million from the prior quarter. The company's growth momentum, strong asset quality, and strategic positioning in growing markets contribute to an optimistic outlook.

Reported EPS of $1.52 and adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP) of $1.59.

Net income of $106.8 million and adjusted net income (Non-GAAP) of $112.1 million.

Record loan production of $3.1 billion, 19% higher than the previous quarter.

Total deposits increased $1.5 billion, or 17.7% annualized, with core deposit growth totaling $1.7 billion, or 21.8% annualized.

Total Revenue
$350M
Previous year: $363M
-3.7%
EPS
$1.59
Previous year: $1.44
+10.4%
Efficiency Ratio
61.27%
Previous year: 76.26%
-19.7%
Adjusted Efficiency Ratio
59.39%
Previous year: 60.19%
-1.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$6.72B
Previous year: $4.61B
+45.8%
Free Cash Flow
$106M
Previous year: $177M
-39.9%
Total Assets
$41.8B
Previous year: $37.8B
+10.7%

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Forward Guidance

The combination of our growth momentum, surplus cash position, strong asset quality, and our location in growing markets makes us optimistic about our future.