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Dime Community Bancshares reports developments tied to its New York State-chartered banking franchise, including operating results, dividends, capital-structure updates, and exchange-listing matters. Company news also covers its Greater Long Island deposit franchise, private and commercial banking expansion, treasury management, commercial real estate and multifamily lending, and middle-market C&I lending.
Recurring updates include market expansion efforts such as Lakewood, New Jersey, additions to commercial banking leadership, community partnerships, shareholder voting matters, and the status of publicly traded securities including common stock, preferred stock, and subordinated notes.
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.
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.