Kroll Bond Rating Agency Issues “Positive” Ratings Outlook for Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc.
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Dime Commercial Bancshares (NYSE: DCOM) announced that Kroll Bond Rating Agency issued a “Positive” ratings Outlook for Dime in a June 16, 2026 report and affirmed the Bank’s BBB+ deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings.
KBRA cited stronger earnings, improved capital and reserves, over $3 billion of core deposits gathered since 2023, reduced investor CRE concentration, and strong funding and liquidity.
Positive
- KBRA assigns a “Positive” ratings Outlook to Dime
- KBRA affirms BBB+ ratings on deposits and senior unsecured debt
- Over $3 billion of core deposits generated since 2023
- Stronger earnings, capital, and reserve levels cited by KBRA
- Meaningfully lower investor CRE concentration highlighted
- Funding and liquidity characterized as notable strengths
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 01 | Branding / relisting | Positive | -0.0% | NYSE Opening Bell event marking rebranding and official name change. |
| May 20 | Community support | Positive | -0.1% | Announcement of support for a community-focused advocacy and training program. |
| May 14 | Community partnership | Positive | -0.5% | Continued support of organization serving underserved children and families. |
| May 04 | Business expansion | Positive | +0.2% | Launch of Equipment & Franchise Finance Group targeting middle market and franchises. |
| Apr 28 | Event sponsorship | Positive | +0.0% | Announcement of continued lead sponsorship of the Dime McCarren 5K fundraiser. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent news has been mainly branding, sponsorship, and strategic initiatives, with stock reactions generally small (between about -0.49% and 0.23%), often slightly negative even on neutral-to-positive headlines.
Over the last few months, Dime’s news flow has centered on brand visibility, community support, and growth initiatives. Events include the June 2, 2026 NYSE Opening Bell tied to a rebranding, multiple community sponsorships, and the launch of an Equipment & Franchise Finance Group led by an executive with experience building a platform exceeding $2 billion in assets. Price reactions to these items have been modest. Today’s “Positive” ratings outlook from KBRA fits into a narrative of gradual strategic strengthening and franchise development.
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “Dime”) (NYSE: DCOM), the parent company of Dime Commercial Bank (the “Bank”), announced that Kroll Bond Rating Agency (“KBRA”), in a report dated June 16, 2026, issued a “Positive” ratings Outlook for Dime.
KBRA affirmed the deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings of BBB+ for Dime Commercial Bank.
According to the KBRA report, the ratings and “Positive” Outlook reflects management's successful execution of its operating strategies, notably its deposit gathering and loan portfolio diversification initiatives. These efforts have contributed to stronger earnings, improved capital and reserve levels, and a meaningfully lower investor CRE concentration. Funding and liquidity are notable strengths. The successful execution of the deposit-focused team strategy has generated more than
Stuart H. Lubow, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “As we continue to execute on our growth plan, we are pleased to receive a Positive ratings Outlook from Kroll.”
ABOUT DIME COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for Dime Commercial Bank, a New York State-charted trust company with approximately
Investor Relations Contact:
Avinash Reddy
Senior Executive Vice President – Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 718-782-6200; Ext. 5909
Email: avinash.reddy@dime.com
¹ Aggregate deposit market share for Kings, Queens, Nassau & Suffolk counties for commercial banks with less than
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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