Dime Awards Grant to Junior Achievement

Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) announced a community grant on Dec. 23, 2025, awarding funds to Junior Achievement of Long Island to support financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship education for low-to-moderate income communities.

Rhea-AI Summary

Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) announced a community grant on Dec. 23, 2025, awarding funds to Junior Achievement of Long Island to support financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship education for low-to-moderate income communities.

The grant is intended to back Junior Achievement's programs focused on financial education and workforce readiness in Long Island communities served by the organization.

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News Market Reaction – DCOM

In the Dec 23 session, DCOM declined 0.73%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement reinforces DCOM’s ongoing community investment strategy, adding another grant to p...

Analysis

This announcement reinforces DCOM’s ongoing community investment strategy, adding another grant to prior awards supporting housing, food security, and entrepreneurship on Long Island and in New York City. Against a backdrop of stronger Q3 2025 results—net income of $27.7 million and diluted EPS of $0.59—the news underscores franchise-building and brand positioning rather than immediate financial change. Investors may watch future earnings, dividend actions like the recent $0.25 declaration, and branch expansion milestones for more direct valuation drivers.

Key Figures

Q3 2025 net interest income: $103.4 million Q3 2025 net income: $27.7 million Q3 2025 diluted EPS: $0.59 +5 more

Q3 2025 net interest income

$103.4 million

Q3 2025 vs $79.9 million in Q3 2024

Q3 2025 net income

$27.7 million

Q3 2025 vs $13.3 million in Q3 2024

Q3 2025 diluted EPS

$0.59

Q3 2025 vs $0.29 in Q3 2024

YTD 2025 net income

$78.8 million

Year-to-date 2025 vs $49.5 million in 2024

Total assets

$14.54 billion

Balance sheet at Q3 2025

Total deposits

$11.98 billion

Deposits at Q3 2025

Loans held for investment, net

$10.63 billion

Loan portfolio at Q3 2025

Common dividend per share

$0.25

Quarterly cash dividend payable January 23, 2026

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 17

5 events

1. Dec 17

   Dividend declaration

   24h Move

   +0.9%

   Quarterly common dividend of $0.25 per share maintained payout policy.

2. Dec 16

   Community grant

   24h Move

   +0.2%

   Grant to Accompany Capital supporting underserved New York City entrepreneurs.

3. Dec 09

   Branch approval

   24h Move

   +3.4%

   Regulatory approvals for new Locust Valley branch at 85 Forest Avenue.

4. Dec 02

   Community grant

   24h Move

   +0.8%

   Grant to TSLI backing local housing and support services in Suffolk County.

5. Nov 21

   Community grant

   24h Move

   +4.5%

   Grant to Long Island Cares supporting food-insecure residents on Long Island.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCOM) (the “Company” or “Dime”), the parent company of Dime Community Bank (the “Bank”), announced that Dime has awarded a grant to Junior Achievement of Long Island in support of their mission to provide financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship education for low-to-moderate income communities.

ABOUT DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for Dime Community Bank, a New York State-chartered trust company with over $14 billion in assets and the number one deposit market share among community banks on Greater Long Island ⁽¹⁾.

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.
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 community banks with less than $20 billion in assets.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated.

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What did Dime Community Bancshares (DCOM) announce on Dec. 23, 2025?

Dime announced a grant to Junior Achievement of Long Island to support financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship education.

How will the DCOM grant support Junior Achievement of Long Island?

The grant will support programs delivering financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship education to low-to-moderate income communities in Long Island.

Who benefits from the DCOM-funded programs with Junior Achievement of Long Island?

Low-to-moderate income students and community members in Long Island who receive financial literacy and career readiness programming.

Does the DCOM announcement include financial or earnings details?

No; the announcement describes a community grant and does not disclose financial amounts or earnings impact.

Where can investors find more information about Dime Community Bancshares (DCOM) community initiatives?

Investors can check Dime Community Bancshares' investor relations or corporate responsibility pages for updates on community programs and grants.