Welcome to our dedicated page for Dime Community Bancshares news (Ticker: DCOM), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Dime Community Bancshares stock.
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCOM) is a New York–incorporated bank holding company in the commercial banking industry and the parent of Dime Community Bank. Its news flow, as distributed through Globe Newswire and referenced in SEC filings, provides insight into its Community Banking operations, capital decisions, and community involvement. This page aggregates those updates so readers can review the company’s publicly reported developments in one place.
Recent news items show several recurring themes in Dime Community Bancshares’ disclosures. The company regularly announces quarterly earnings releases and related conference calls, as seen in the January 13, 2026 press release about its planned earnings release for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 and an accompanying question-and-answer call. It also reports dividend declarations on its common stock and Series A preferred stock, with details furnished via Form 8-K filings and attached press releases.
Another important category of news involves branch network and market expansion. The company has announced plans to open a full-service branch in Locust Valley, subject to regulatory approvals, and later reported receiving approvals from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the New York State Department of Financial Services to open that branch. It has also highlighted the hiring of a senior banker to lead middle market commercial banking expansion across the state of New Jersey, which it describes as part of its growth plan.
Dime Community Bancshares also issues news about community grants and partnerships. Releases describe grants to organizations such as Junior Achievement of Long Island, Accompany Capital, Transitional Services for Long Island, Long Island Cares, and Community Development of Long Island. These announcements emphasize support for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, housing services, and food insecurity relief in Long Island, New York City, and surrounding areas.
By following this news feed, readers can monitor DCOM updates related to earnings, dividends, executive and organizational changes, branch openings, regional expansion, and community-focused initiatives, all based on the company’s own press releases and related SEC disclosures.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) announced on Nov 21, 2025 that Dan Fosina will join as Senior Vice President, Group Leader to lead the bank's middle-market commercial expansion across New Jersey. The hire accompanies plans to open a branch in Lakewood, New Jersey and is presented as part of Dime's ongoing growth plan.
Mr. Fosina previously served as a Market President at Valley Bank and spent over fifteen years at KeyCorp in progressively senior corporate banking roles, including Senior Vice President of Corporate Banking.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) plans to open a full-service branch in Locust Valley in 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The branch will be located at 85 Forest Avenue and will be staffed by Liz Materia, previously a branch manager at The First National Bank of Long Island.
Management said the Locust Valley branch is part of Dime's North Shore growth plan and expects to leverage local relationships and recruited talent to pursue market share gains.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) announced on November 10, 2025 that it is continuing its partnership with Community Development of Long Island (CDLI).
The collaboration supports Long Island families with affordable housing, financial health, education, home repair, and guidance through the not-for-profit CDLI.
Dime Community Bancshares (Nasdaq: DCOM) announced senior executive succession changes effective end of 2025 and during the coming months. Conrad Gunther will retire at the end of 2025 after a more than 50-year banking career and will transition day-to-day duties over the next couple of months. Thomas X. Geisel (Tom) was appointed Chief Commercial Officer and will assume Mr. Gunther’s responsibilities. Avi Reddy, currently Chief Financial Officer, will take on an additional title of Chief Operating Officer, continuing oversight of client-facing deposit businesses and enterprise operations.
The plan is described as a carefully executed succession intended to preserve continuity while allowing Gunther to focus on family.
Dime Community Bancshares (Nasdaq: DCOM) announced 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 November 13, 2025 to holders of record as of November 6, 2025.
This applies to the Company’s Series A preferred stock and specifies the payment and record dates for shareholders.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) reported Q3 2025 net income available to common stockholders of $25.8 million, or $0.59 diluted EPS, versus $11.5 million, or $0.29 diluted EPS, in Q3 2024. Adjusted EPS was $0.61. Net interest income rose to $103.4 million and net interest margin (NIM) expanded to 3.01%, with management expecting further NIM improvement in Q4. Core deposits and business loans grew materially year-over-year, total deposits were $12.06 billion, and Common Equity Tier 1 ratio improved to 11.53%.
Non-interest expense was $62.2 million; non-performing loans increased to $72.1 million. A conference call is scheduled for October 23, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) will release third-quarter 2025 earnings for the period ended September 30, 2025 before U.S. market open on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
The company will host a conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET on October 23, 2025, with CEO Stuart Lubow presenting followed by a Q&A. Telephone participants must register in advance to receive dial-in details and a unique PIN. A replay of the call and webcast will be available on-demand for 12 months.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) announced continued support for the Alzheimer’s Association. A team from Dime Community Bank will participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Long Island on October 4, 2025. The release highlights the company's community and charitable engagement but provides no financial or operational metrics.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM), parent company of Dime Community Bank, announced its sponsorship of the American Heart Association Heart Walk 2025 on Long Island. Jeffrey Barber, Executive Vice President of Dime, will serve as the Chairman of this year's Heart Walk event.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) has announced the opening of a new full-service branch at 232 Madison Avenue in Manhattan after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals. The strategic location, situated at the corner of Madison Avenue and 37th Street, represents the bank's expansion into Manhattan.
The new branch will be led by Lisa Reardon, a former branch manager from The First National Bank of Long Island. This expansion aligns with Dime's selective growth strategy and capitalizes on market disruption opportunities. The company's leadership, including CEO Stuart H. Lubow and EVP Jim Manseau, expressed enthusiasm about the strategic importance of this Manhattan location.
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