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SSB

SouthState Bank Corporation

SSB28 yrs growth

Financial Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

2.53%

Annual Dividend

$2.40

Payout Ratio

25%

5-Yr Growth

3.9%

Ex-Date

May 8, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

SSB Dividend Safety Score

99/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak28 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage25% of earnings paid out
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is SSB a good dividend stock?

Yes

SouthState Bank Corporation (SSB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.53% ($2.40/yr), with 28 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 28 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (25%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.53%
Payout Ratio
25%
Annual Dividend
$2.40
5-Yr Avg Growth
3.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 8, 2026
Years of Growth
28
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.71
Market Cap
$9.3B
P/E Ratio
10.2
5-Yr Total Return
16%
52-Week Range
$84.48 – $108.46
Dividend Safety
A · 99/100
Ever Cut?
No
SSB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 8, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $2.40 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$60.00
Annual$240.00
Monthly avg$20.00