Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc. (DCBG) news centers on a New York-based commercial bank parent and its NYSE-listed 9.000% Junior Subordinated Notes. The company is the parent of Dime Commercial Bank, a New York State-chartered trust company with about $15 billion in assets and the number one deposit market share on Greater Long Island.
News about Dime often focuses on bank earnings, net interest margin, business loan growth, core deposits, liquidity, and capital structure. Because DCBG is a listed note rather than common stock, announcements about the issuer’s balance sheet, funding profile, ratings outlook, dividends, preferred stock, and subordinated notes can be relevant to investors evaluating the security.
Dime also generates company-specific updates tied to its commercial banking strategy. Public announcements have covered the rebrand from Dime Community to Dime Commercial, the bank’s Affordable Housing Group for developers building or preserving affordable and workforce housing, rating agency commentary, common and preferred stock dividends, and community-related support activities.
Regular review of Dime Commercial Bancshares news can help investors follow how the bank describes its deposit gathering, loan portfolio diversification, commercial banking verticals, and liquidity position. The most relevant DCBG headlines are usually those that connect the operating bank’s performance and funding profile with the issuer’s capital structure.
Dime Commercial Bancshares (DCBG) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share on its Series A preferred stock.
The dividend on the 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock is payable on November 16, 2026, to holders of record as of November 9, 2026.
Dime Commercial Bancshares (NYSE: DCOM) announced that it is supporting the nonprofit Moriches Bay project again this year. The project works to improve water quality and restore the natural balance of Moriches through oyster restoration, public awareness and local community support.
Dime Commercial Bancshares (NYSE: DCOM) signed a definitive agreement to acquire ES Bancshares, parent of Empire State Bank, for approximately $58 million. Dime will issue 720,000 common shares and pay $30.0 million in cash. Based on Dime’s 10-day volume-weighted average price of $38.55 as of October 19, 2026, the consideration equals $8.39 per Empire share, approximately 1.09x tangible book value per share.
Empire had approximately $596 million in assets, $518 million in net loans and $491 million in deposits at September 30, 2026. Dime anticipates approximately 3.5% earnings-per-share accretion, approximately 2% tangible book value dilution and an earn-back period of less than 3 years. The acquisition would expand Dime’s Staten Island and Brooklyn presence. Closing is expected in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approval and approval by Empire shareholders.
Dime Commercial Bancshares (DCOM) reported third-quarter 2026 diluted earnings per share of $0.90, up 53% from a year earlier. Net income available to common stockholders reached $39.7 million, versus $33.0 million in the second quarter and $25.8 million a year earlier. Quarterly revenue reached a record $135 million. Net interest income rose to $121.2 million, while net interest margin—the spread earned relative to interest-earning assets—increased to 3.35% from 3.28% in the prior quarter.
Deposits reached $13.14 billion, and business loans grew $346.6 million from the prior quarter. Non-performing assets increased to $99.5 million from $69.0 million, while non-interest expense rose to $65.5 million from $64.7 million. Dime also announced its intention to acquire ES Bancshares, parent of Empire State Bank, and repurchased 298,003 shares at a weighted-average price of $40.64.
Dime Commercial Bancshares (NYSE: DCOM) expects to release third-quarter earnings before U.S. equity markets open on October 20, 2026. The results cover the quarter ended September 30, 2026. CEO Stuart Lubow will discuss performance on a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET that day, followed by questions and answers. A replay will be available on demand for 12 months.
Dime Commercial Bancshares (DCOM) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share on September 24, 2026.
The dividend is payable on October 23, 2026, to common stockholders of record as of October 16, 2026. The company said its dividends have remained uninterrupted.
Dime Commercial Bank (NASDAQ:DCBG, DCOM) announced the launch of an Affordable Housing Group, entering the affordable and workforce housing financing space as part of its strategy to grow specialized commercial banking verticals. The group will serve developers focused on building or preserving affordable, workforce and supportive housing.
The new vertical will be led by Michael Camoia, who joins as Senior Vice President, Head of Affordable Housing. According to Dime, the group will provide pre-development, construction and permanent financing, make Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity investments, and collaborate with state housing finance agencies and local CDFIs, aligning with its Community Reinvestment Act strategy.
Dime Commercial Bancshares (NYSE: DCOM, DCBG) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share on its 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. The dividend is payable on August 14, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 7, 2026.
Dime Commercial Bancshares (NYSE:DCOM, DCBG) reported second-quarter 2026 net income available to common stockholders of $33.0 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, up from $27.9 million, or $0.64, a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS (non-GAAP) rose to $0.79, and record quarterly revenue reached $126 million, driven by net interest margin expansion to 3.28%.
Business loans grew $280.8 million quarter-over-quarter and $743.0 million year-over-year, while core deposits increased $948.3 million year-over-year and non-interest-bearing deposits averaged 31.0% of total deposits. Tier 1 common equity reached 11.99%, non-performing assets declined 28% sequentially to 0.46% of total assets, and the company plans to resume share repurchases in the third quarter of 2026.
Dime Commercial Bancshares (NYSE: DCOM) announced it expects to release earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 before the U.S. market open on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The company will host a second-quarter earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time the same day.
According to Dime Commercial Bancshares, President and CEO Stuart Lubow will review second-quarter financial performance and then take questions in a Q&A session. Investors can join via webcast through a provided online link or participate by telephone after advance registration, which supplies a confirmation email with dial-in details and a unique PIN. Participants are encouraged to connect 10 minutes early. A replay of the call and webcast will be available on demand for 12 months on the company’s site.