Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.30
SouthState Corporation (SSB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.4%
Payout Ratio
29.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
16 years
SSB Dividend Income Check
Safety
29.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.2% and trend is rising.
SSB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.4%
Trailing DPS$2.30
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout29.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout150.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR4.8%
5Y CAGR3.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.4%
Total Shareholder Yield4.8%
1Y Total Return14.3%
5Y Total Return20.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,03510Y ago$16,78720Y ago$37,961
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SSB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
SSB Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
SouthState Corporation distributes 29.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 150.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SSB has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.8% and 5-year CAGR of 3.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SSB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.4% dividend yield, 2.4% buyback yield, 4.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 20.3%, with dividends contributing 11.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,787 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SSB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.60
Avg/Payment$0.5300
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.6000 | — | 2.46% | May 15, 2026 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.6000 | — | 2.17% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 2.60% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.6000 | ↑ +11.1% | 2.41% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.5400 | — | 2.43% | May 16, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.5400 | — | 2.01% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.5400 | — | 1.96% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.5400 | ↑ +3.8% | 2.38% | Aug 16, 2024 |
SSB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.4%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
29.0% payout
Streak
16Y
3.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.8%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSBSouthState Corporati… | $9.8B | 2.4% | 29.0% | 16 | Sustainable |
2nd  HBANHuntington Bancshare… | $25.6B | 3.7% | 41.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  CFGCitizens Financial G… | $27.7B | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
 UMBFUMB Financial Corpor… | $10.0B | 1.4% | 19.3% | 17 | Sustainable |
 IBOCInternational Bancsh… | $4.6B | 1.9% | 21.1% | 16 | Sustainable |
1st  SFNCSimmons First Nation… | $3.1B | 4.0% | — | 6 | Unknown |
 CBSHCommerce Bancshares,… | $7.7B | 2.1% | 26.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
 WSFSWSFS Financial Corpo… | $3.8B | 0.9% | 12.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $10.3B | 1.7% | 27.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
SSB Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $2.28 | 7.5% | 4 | $7.86 | 29.0% | 3.45x | 3.2% |
| 2024 | $2.12 | 3.9% | 4 | $6.97 | 30.4% | 3.29x | 3.0% |
| 2023 | $2.04 | 3.0% | 4 | $6.46 | 31.6% | 3.17x | 2.8% |
| 2022 | $1.98 | 3.1% | 4 | $6.60 | 30.0% | 3.33x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $1.92 | 2.1% | 4 | $6.71 | 28.6% | 3.49x | 2.7% |
| 2020 | $1.88 | 12.6% | 4 | $2.19 | 85.8% | 1.16x | 2.6% |
| 2019 | $1.67 | 21.0% | 4 | $5.36 | 31.2% | 3.21x | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $1.38 | 4.5% | 4 | $4.86 | 28.4% | 3.52x | 1.9% |
| 2017 | $1.32 | 9.1% | 4 | $2.93 | 45.1% | 2.22x | 1.8% |
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Start ComparisonSSB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SSB stock.
How much dividend does SSB pay per share?
SouthState Corporation (SSB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SSB's next ex-dividend date?
SSB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SSB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SSB's dividend safe?
SSB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +29.0% and FCF payout ratio of +150.1%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SSB a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, SouthState Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does SSB pay dividends?
SouthState Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1997 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SSB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SSB five years ago would be worth approximately $12,035 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SSB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SSB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.