Dec 31, 2023

SouthState Q4 2023 Earnings Report

SouthState reported mixed results for Q4 2023, with EPS of $1.39 and adjusted EPS of $1.67, while navigating deposit franchise resilience and loan growth amidst changing economic conditions.

Key Takeaways

SouthState Corporation reported a net income of $106.8 million and diluted EPS of $1.39 for Q4 2023. The adjusted diluted EPS was $1.67. The company saw loan growth of 7% and an increase in deposits, excluding brokered CDs, and managed to build its reserve. However, noninterest income decreased due to a drop in correspondent banking and capital markets income, and the company recorded a significant FDIC special assessment expense.

Reported diluted EPS of $1.39; adjusted diluted EPS (non-GAAP) of $1.67.

Net income reached $106.8 million; adjusted net income (non-GAAP) totaled $128.3 million.

Loans increased by $372 million, or 5% annualized, driven by consumer real estate.

Deposits increased by $114 million, or 1% annualized, despite a decline in brokered CDs.

Total Revenue
$420M
Previous year: $459M
-8.6%
EPS
$1.67
Previous year: $1.9
-12.1%
Efficiency Ratio
63.43%
Previous year: 47.96%
+32.3%
Adjusted Efficiency Ratio
56.89%
Previous year: 47.63%
+19.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$999M
Previous year: $1.31B
-23.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$287M
Previous year: $1.14B
-125.1%
Total Assets
$44.9B
Previous year: $43.9B
+2.2%

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Forward Guidance

SouthState did not provide specific forward guidance in the earnings report.