NASDAQ:SSBK Southern States Bancshares (SSBK) Stock Price, News & Analysis → SHOCKING Crypto Leak… (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free SSBK Stock Alerts $24.55 +0.35 (+1.45%) (As of 04/23/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$23.52▼$24.7350-Day Range$23.27▼$26.6652-Week Range$19.61▼$30.74Volume15,045 shsAverage Volume13,099 shsMarket Capitalization$218.00 millionP/E Ratio6.92Dividend Yield1.47%Price Target$35.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Southern States Bancshares alerts: Email Address Southern States Bancshares MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside42.6% Upside$35.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.58% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.42Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$3,435 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.90 out of 5 starsFinance Sector219th out of 838 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry52nd out of 177 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSouthern States Bancshares has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageSouthern States Bancshares has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.58% of the float of Southern States Bancshares has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSouthern States Bancshares has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Southern States Bancshares has recently decreased by 16.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldSouthern States Bancshares pays a meaningful dividend of 1.50%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthSouthern States Bancshares does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Southern States Bancshares is 10.14%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for SSBK. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSouthern States Bancshares has a news sentiment score of 0.42. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Southern States Bancshares this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.Search Interest7 people have searched for SSBK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 75% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Southern States Bancshares insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $3,435.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 7.10% of the stock of Southern States Bancshares is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions58.73% of the stock of Southern States Bancshares is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Southern States Bancshares is 6.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.41.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Southern States Bancshares is 6.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 59.72.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSouthern States Bancshares has a P/B Ratio of 1.01. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto 101 MediaSHOCKING Crypto Leak…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. Claim your free seat by clicking here now. About Southern States Bancshares Stock (NASDAQ:SSBK)Southern States Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Southern States Bank that provides community banking services to businesses and individuals. The company provides various deposit products, such as savings, money market, and noninterest-bearing demand accounts; certificates of deposit; and time deposits. It offers real estate loan products, including loans for real estate construction and development, residential mortgages, and commercial real estate mortgage loans; commercial and industrial loans; and direct consumer installment loans, overdrafts, and other revolving credit loans. In addition, it offers online and mobile banking, and ATM services. Southern States Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Anniston, Alabama.Read More SSBK Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SSBK Stock News HeadlinesApril 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSouthern States Bancshares Inc (SSBK) Q1 2024 Earnings: Exceeds EPS Estimates, Showcases Robust ...April 22, 2024 | globenewswire.comSouthern States Bancshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsApril 23, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)SHOCKING Crypto Leak…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. April 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSouthern States Bancshares (SSBK) Scheduled to Post Earnings on SaturdayApril 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comSouthern States Bancshares, Inc. declares $0.09 dividendApril 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comSouthern States Bancshares, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.09 Per ShareApril 13, 2024 | morningstar.comSouthern States Bancshares IncApril 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSouthern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) Sees Significant Drop in Short InterestApril 23, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)SHOCKING Crypto Leak…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. March 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSouthern States Bancshares COO Jack Swift To RetireMarch 21, 2024 | globenewswire.comSouthern States Bancshares Announces Retirement of COO Jack SwiftMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comSenator Tommy Tuberville's Latest 2 Stock Trades Attract The Wrong Kind Of Attention: 'Should This Be Allowed?'March 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIf EPS Growth Is Important To You, Southern States Bancshares (NASDAQ:SSBK) Presents An OpportunityFebruary 28, 2024 | msn.comSouthern States Bancshares to buy CBB BancorpFebruary 28, 2024 | globenewswire.comSouthern States Bancshares to Enhance Georgia Franchise With Acquisition of CBB BancorpJanuary 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs It Smart To Buy Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend?January 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSouthern States Bancshares Inc (SSBK) Reports Mixed Q4 Earnings Amid Interest Rate ChallengesJanuary 22, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSouthern States Bancshares Q4 Earnings FallJanuary 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSouthern States Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsJanuary 3, 2024 | msn.comPiper Sandler Upgrades Southern First Bancshares (SFST)December 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comA fantastic week for Southern States Bancshares, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SSBK) 28% institutional owners, one-year returns continue to impressOctober 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSouthern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) Passed Our Checks, And It's About To Pay A US$0.09 DividendOctober 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSouthern States Bancshares Inc (SSBK) Announces Q3 2023 Financial ResultsOctober 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSouthern States Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsOctober 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSouthern States Bancshares' (NASDAQ:SSBK) Dividend Will Be $0.09September 25, 2023 | foxnews.comObesity maps: CDC reveals which US states have the highest body mass index among residentsJuly 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThere's A Lot To Like About Southern States Bancshares' (NASDAQ:SSBK) Upcoming US$0.09 DividendSee More Headlines Receive SSBK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Southern States Bancshares and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 2/15 Dividend2/01/2024Dividend Payable2/15/2024Today4/23/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/16 Dividend5/02/2024Dividend Payable5/16/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/22/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:SSBK CUSIPN/A CIK1689731 Websouthernstatesbank.net Phone256-241-1092FaxN/AEmployees181Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$35.00 High Stock Price Target$35.00 Low Stock Price Target$35.00 Potential Upside/Downside+42.9%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.55 Trailing P/E Ratio6.90 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$31.95 million Net Margins22.64% Pretax Margin29.07% Return on Equity15.52% Return on Assets1.36% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.85 Current Ratio1.05 Quick Ratio1.05 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$141.13 million Price / Sales1.54 Cash Flow$3.84 per share Price / Cash Flow6.37 Book Value$24.33 per share Price / Book1.01Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares8,880,000Free Float8,250,000Market Cap$217.47 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.14 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Mark A. Chambers (Age 59)CEO, President & Director Comp: $840.67kMs. Lynn J. Joyce (Age 60)Senior EVP & CFO Comp: $608.65kMr. Gregory B. Smith (Age 60)Senior EVP & Chief Risk Officer Comp: $602.92kMr. Jack Swift (Age 62)Senior EVP & COO Garnet ReynoldsPresident of Coweta & Fayette Counties, GASheila WellsCorporate SecretaryMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCitizens Financial ServicesNASDAQ:CZFSUSCB FinancialNASDAQ:USCBPCB BancorpNASDAQ:PCBSignature BankNASDAQ:SBNYOak Valley BancorpNASDAQ:OVLYView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBrent O HitsonBought 143 shares on 3/1/2024Total: $3,434.86 ($24.02/share)Mendon Capital Advisors CorpBought 140,000 shares on 2/23/2024Ownership: 1.584%Banc Funds Co. LLCBought 166,700 shares on 2/13/2024Ownership: 8.284%Tower Research Capital LLC TRC Bought 1,085 shares on 2/13/2024Ownership: 0.021%AJOVista LLCBought 1,049 shares on 2/6/2024Ownership: 0.012%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SSBK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Southern States Bancshares stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Southern States Bancshares in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" SSBK shares. View SSBK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Southern States Bancshares' stock price target for 2024? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Southern States Bancshares' stock. Their SSBK share price targets range from $35.00 to $35.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $35.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 42.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SSBK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SSBK shares performed in 2024? Southern States Bancshares' stock was trading at $29.28 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, SSBK stock has decreased by 16.2% and is now trading at $24.55. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Southern States Bancshares? Southern States Bancshares saw a decline in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 41,900 shares, a decline of 16.5% from the March 15th total of 50,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 13,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.2 days. Approximately 0.6% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Southern States Bancshares' Short Interest. When is Southern States Bancshares' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, July 22nd 2024. View our SSBK earnings forecast. How often does Southern States Bancshares pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Southern States Bancshares? Southern States Bancshares declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.09 per share on Thursday, May 16th. This represents a $0.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.47%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 2nd. Read our dividend analysis for SSBK. Is Southern States Bancshares a good dividend stock? Southern States Bancshares (NASDAQ:SSBK) pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.50%. The dividend payout ratio is 10.14%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for SSBK. When did Southern States Bancshares IPO? Southern States Bancshares (SSBK) raised $40 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, August 12th 2021. The company issued 2,000,000 shares at $19.00-$21.00 per share. How do I buy shares of Southern States Bancshares? Shares of SSBK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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