Stieven Capital Advisors Increases Stake in SouthState Bank

Investment firm boosts holdings in regional bank by 9% in Q3

Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:06am

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Stieven Capital Advisors L.P. raised its stake in SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE:SSB) by 9% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The investment firm now owns 246,900 shares of the regional bank, making it one of the company's largest institutional investors.

Why it matters

SouthState Bank is a major regional bank serving businesses, institutions, and individuals across the Southeast. Stieven Capital's increased investment signals confidence in the bank's performance and growth prospects, which could be a positive sign for SouthState Bank's shareholders.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Stieven Capital Advisors purchased an additional 20,300 shares of SouthState Bank during the third quarter. This brings the firm's total holdings to 246,900 shares, or approximately 0.25% of the company's outstanding stock. SouthState Bank makes up around 4.6% of Stieven Capital's overall investment portfolio.

  • Stieven Capital Advisors increased its SouthState Bank holdings during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Stieven Capital Advisors L.P.

An investment management firm that focuses on the financial services sector.

SouthState Bank Corporation

A regional bank holding company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida that provides commercial and retail banking services across the Southeast.

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The takeaway

Stieven Capital's increased stake in SouthState Bank suggests the investment firm sees strong potential in the regional bank's future performance and growth. This could be a positive signal for SouthState Bank shareholders as the company navigates the evolving financial services landscape.