{
  "id": 1998187,
  "title": "SouthState Bank CFO William E. Matthews V sells $435,720 in shares",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/southstate-bank-cfo-william-e-matthews-v-sells-435-720-in-shares",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-19T18:45:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/southstate-bank-cfo-william-e-matthews-v-sells-435720-in-shares-93CH-4868051"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SouthState Bank CFO William E. Matthews V sold 4,000 shares of the company's common stock on August 19, 2026. The sale totaled $435,720, with each share priced at $108.93. Currently, the stock is trading at $107.42, up 19% year-to-date, and carries a P/E ratio of 11.29. According to InvestingPro, SouthState Bank appears undervalued at present, with the company boasting a strong dividend history, having increased payouts for 14 consecutive years at a current yield of 2.4%. Following the transaction, Matthews V now owns 40,568 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock. Meanwhile, SouthState Corporation reported Q2 2026 earnings of $2.35 per share, surpassing analysts' expectations of $2.30 per share. However, revenue for the period was $672.68 million, just below the forecasted $676.75 million figure. TD Cowen has increased its price target for SouthState to $120 from $114, maintaining a Buy rating. The bank's core net interest margin expanded, staying within the 3.75% to 3.8% range through 2027. Analysts are optimistic about SouthState's stable financial performance and positive sentiment.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Choice Hotels director William Jews sells $540,997 in stock",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/choice-hotels-director-william-jews-sells-540-997-in-stock",
        "published": "2026-08-19T17:45:54.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}