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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) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share for its Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on October 24, 2025 to stockholders of record as of October 17, 2025.
This declaration maintains the company's history of consistent dividend payments to shareholders, demonstrating its commitment to providing regular returns to investors.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) announced a significant expansion of its commercial lending platform through the addition of several experienced banking professionals. The new hires include Ryan Kent as Director of Commercial Strategic Initiatives, Elvis Grgurovic as Co-Head of Mid Corporate vertical, Eric Pelletier as Head of Syndications, and other senior executives primarily from Webster Bank.
The strategic appointments align with Dime's focus on building a diversified commercial loan portfolio and strengthening its capabilities in mid-corporate lending, specialty lending, and loan syndications. The company emphasizes its position as a dynamic, client-focused institution with a streamlined organizational structure enabling quick decision-making.
Dime Community Bancshares (Nasdaq: DCOM) has announced a quarterly cash dividend for its Series A Preferred Stock. The company's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.34375 per share on the 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. The dividend will be paid on August 15, 2025 to shareholders of record as of August 8, 2025.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) reported strong Q2 2025 results with net income of $27.9 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, marking a 49% increase from Q2 2024. The bank demonstrated robust growth with total deposits increasing by $711.7 million year-over-year and core deposits growing by $1.21 billion.
Key highlights include net interest margin improvement to 2.98%, business loans growth of $371.3 million year-over-year, and a strengthened Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio of 11.25%. The bank made significant strategic hires in Q2, including executives for Corporate Finance, Lender Finance, and Fund Finance verticals, while planning expansion with new branches in New Jersey and Manhattan.
The bank's loan portfolio maintained a weighted average rate of 5.33%, with total loans held for investment at $10.87 billion. Non-interest income was $11.6 million, and the efficiency ratio improved to 55.0%.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM), parent company of Dime Community Bank, has been selected as the Lending Partner of the Year by Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City (NHSNYC). The award will be presented at NHSNYC's Bridging the Gap Gala on October 7th, 2025.
NHSNYC focuses on providing access to critical resources and promoting housing stability and financial security for New York residents. This recognition highlights Dime's commitment to community lending and support for affordable housing initiatives in New York City.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release Q2 2025 financial results before market open on July 24, 2025.
President and CEO Stuart Lubow will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the company's financial performance, followed by a Q&A session. The call will be accessible via webcast and telephone, with registration required for phone participants. A replay will be available on-demand for 12 months.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) announced the establishment of a new Lender Finance vertical, appointing Jason Brenner and Zack Schwartz as Co-Heads. Both executives bring significant experience from their previous roles at AXOS Bank and First Citizens Bank, respectively.
This strategic move represents Dime's fifth distinct vertical, alongside Healthcare, Mid-Corporate, Fund Finance, and Not-For-Profit Lending. The new division will focus on supporting private equity and private credit clients, furthering the company's commitment to diversifying its commercial lending businesses.
Dime Community Bancshares (Nasdaq: DCOM) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share for its Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on July 24, 2025 to stockholders of record as of July 17, 2025. The announcement highlights the company's consistent track record of maintaining uninterrupted dividend payments to shareholders.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM), through its subsidiary Dime Community Bank, has announced the continuation of its commitment to supporting local businesses through the 10th annual Dime Community Bank $10K Small Business Challenge in Manhattan. The event, organized in partnership with 1010 WINS radio station, achieved a milestone with a record number of applicants from New York City competing for a $10,000 grant aimed at fostering business growth.
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