Dime Community Bancshares Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCOM) reported a positive trend in its loan portfolio as of December 31, 2020. Principal and Interest (P&I) deferrals decreased to $37.1 million, representing just 0.7% of the total loan portfolio. Additionally, 3.4% of the portfolio is now on a full interest payment plan, deferring only principal payments. CEO Kenneth J. Mahon expressed optimism regarding the ability to work with borrowers to facilitate reasonable resolutions.

Dime Community Bancshares reported a 29% increase in revenues and a 223% rise in earnings per share for Q3 2020, achieving net income of $14.0 million, or $0.42 per diluted share. Excluding merger expenses, EPS would be $0.44, a record for the company. The bank experienced non-performing assets decline by 19.2% and strong growth in checking account balances, up 61.1% year-over-year. The net interest margin expanded by 6 basis points, driven by reduced deposit costs. Management highlighted positive trends in loans exiting deferment, indicating robust recovery prospects.

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCOM) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share for Series A Preferred Stock, payable on November 15, 2020, and $0.14 per share for Common Stock, payable on November 13, 2020. The record date for both dividends is November 6, 2020. This marks the third quarterly dividend for Series A Preferred Stock and the 94th consecutive dividend for Common Stock. As of June 30, 2020, the Company reported consolidated assets of $6.47 billion.

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCOM) will release its earnings for Q3 2020 on October 27, 2020, after U.S. market close. CEO Kenneth J. Mahon will discuss the financial performance in a conference call on October 28, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The call will include a Q&A session and will be available via webcast. As of June 30, 2020, the Company's consolidated assets totaled $6.47 billion. Dime Community Bank operates 28 branches across New York City.

Dime Community Bancshares reported a net income of $11.8 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for Q2 2020, up from $8.4 million in Q1 2020. Adjusted EPS excluding restructuring and merger expenses would be $0.39. The company benefitted from a 14 basis point increase in net interest margin (NIM) and 83% year-over-year growth in non-interest income, excluding securities gains. Capital ratios improved with a tangible equity to tangible assets ratio of 9.76%. Total loans under the Paycheck Protection Program reached $310.5 million. The firm announced a merger with Bridge Bancorp, aiming for over $11 billion in assets.

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (DCOM) declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share for Series A Preferred Stock, set for payment on August 15, 2020. Additionally, a dividend of $0.14 per share for Common Stock will be paid on August 13, 2020, to stockholders of record as of August 6, 2020. This marks the 93^rd consecutive dividend for Common Stock holders and the second for the Series A Preferred Stock. As of March 31, 2020, the company reported $6.35 billion in consolidated assets.

Dime Community Bancshares (Nasdaq: DCOM) will release its earnings for the quarter ending June 30, 2020, after U.S. markets close on July 28, 2020. A conference call featuring CEO Kenneth J. Mahon is scheduled for July 29, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the financial performance. Investors can access the conference call using the domestic number 1-888-348-2672 or international number 1-412-902-4232. The company reported $6.35 billion in consolidated assets as of March 31, 2020, and has 28 retail branches across New York.

Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) announced that Fitch Ratings affirmed its investment grade ratings following the merger of equals transaction with Bridge Bancorp (NASDAQ: BDGE). The Fitch report highlighted that the strategic benefits from the merger, such as diversification and enhanced funding capabilities, outweigh customary integration risks. With a strong emphasis on relationship lending to small businesses, the merger aims to bolster Dime's balance sheet. As of March 31, 2020, Dime had $6.35 billion in consolidated assets.

Dime Community Bank, a subsidiary of Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM), has launched a philanthropic community chest initiative to support local businesses and nonprofits in the New York metropolitan area. CEO Kenneth J. Mahon emphasized the need to aid long-standing business owners impacted by the pandemic. The bank has allocated $200,000 in grants, awarding 40 small business grants through a Federal Home Loan Bank partnership. Additional outreach includes food donations and employee volunteerism programs, enhancing community resilience amid economic challenges.