Greene County Bancorp, Inc. Recognized as a Top-Performing Bank in Piper Sandler’s Class of 2025 Bank & Thrift Small-Cap All Stars

Greene County Bancorp (NASDAQ: GCBC) announced on December 9, 2025 that it was named to Piper Sandler’s Class of 2025 Small-Cap All Stars, ranking 9th of 24 banks and thrifts.

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Greene County Bancorp (NASDAQ: GCBC) announced on December 9, 2025 that it was named to Piper Sandler’s Class of 2025 Small-Cap All Stars, ranking 9th of 24 banks and thrifts. The company said this marks its ninth inclusion since the program began in 2004, more than any other bank in the 2025 class. Piper Sandler’s All Star selection requires a market cap below $2.5 billion and strong performance on growth, profitability, credit quality, and capital strength. Company leadership framed the recognition as evidence of a resilient community-banking model and credited employees and directors for sustained service to customers and local communities.

Argus Dec 9 session

+2.33% close to close Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – GCBC

On Dec 9, the day this news came out, GCBC closed 2.33% above the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Dec 9 session.

Market Context

This announcement highlights GCBC’s inclusion in Piper Sandler’s Class of 2025 Small-Cap All Stars, ...

Analysis

This announcement highlights GCBC’s inclusion in Piper Sandler’s Class of 2025 Small-Cap All Stars, ranking 9th of 24 banks and marking its ninth recognition since 2004. The honor reflects performance across growth, profitability, credit quality, and capital strength. In context, it follows record earnings, steady dividends, and expansion into Saratoga County, alongside recent insider share purchases. Investors may watch future earnings updates and dividend actions to gauge whether this performance recognition remains supported.

Key Figures

All Star ranking: 9th of 24 banks All Star inclusions: 9 inclusions Market cap threshold: Below $2.5 billion +2 more

All Star ranking

9th of 24 banks

Piper Sandler Class of 2025 Small-Cap All Stars

All Star inclusions

9 inclusions

Times named since report inception in 2004

Market cap threshold

Below $2.5 billion

Eligibility criterion for Piper Sandler Small-Cap All Stars

Recognized banks

24 banks and thrifts

Total institutions in Piper Sandler 2025 Small-Cap All Stars

Report inception

Since 2004

Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars program start year

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 09

5 events

1. Dec 09

   Industry recognition

   24h Move

   +2.3%

   Named 9th of 24 in Piper Sandler 2025 Small-Cap All Stars.

2. Oct 22

   Dividend declaration

   24h Move

   +1.2%

   Declared quarterly $0.10 dividend with MHC waiving its payout.

3. Oct 21

   Quarterly earnings

   24h Move

   -1.1%

   Strong Q3 results and Saratoga expansion finalized; shares slipped modestly.

4. Jul 23

   Full-year earnings

   24h Move

   +0.5%

   Record FY2025 net income and Saratoga County expansion plans.

5. Jul 16

   Dividend increase

   24h Move

   +4.9%

   Raised quarterly dividend to $0.10 per share, up 11.1% annually.

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

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CATSKILL, N.Y., Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greene County Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GCBC), the holding company for the Bank of Greene County and its subsidiary Greene County Commercial Bank, today reported inclusion into Piper Sandler’s Class of 2025 Sm-All Stars, an honor recognizing top-performing banks in the small cap segment. The Company ranked 9th out of 24 recognized banks and thrifts and has been included on the list a total of nine times since its inception in 2004, which is more than any other bank in the 2025 class.

Donald Gibson, President & CEO stated: “I am honored and proud to share the outstanding news regarding our continued strong performance and national recognition with Piper Sandler. To earn the All Star Bank status, companies need to have a market cap below $2.5 billion and clear numerous hurdles related to growth, profitability, credit quality, and capital strength, while outperforming industry performance metrics. Since the reports inception in 2004, our bank has been named an All Star a total of nine times – making our bank the most recognized Bank in the Class of 2025. This recognition reinforces that our business model is resilient and sustainable. Our continued focus on community banking, credit quality, and relationship-based growth continues to differentiate us. I want to express my sincere gratitude to our amazing team of employees and directors for their dedication to providing outstanding service to our customers and our communities.”

Corporate Overview

Greene County Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for the Bank of Greene County, and its subsidiary Greene County Commercial Bank. The Company is the leading provider of community-based banking services throughout the Hudson Valley and Capital Region of New York State. Its customers include individuals, businesses, municipalities and other institutions. Greene County Bancorp, Inc. (GCBC) is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market and is dedicated to promoting economic development and a high quality of life in the communities it serves. For more information on Greene County Bancorp, Inc., visit www.tbogc.com.

For Further Information Contact:
Donald E. Gibson
President & CEO
(518) 943-2600
donaldg@tbogc.com

Nick Barzee
SVP & CFO
(518) 943-2600
nickb@tbogc.com

FAQ

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What recognition did Greene County Bancorp (GCBC) receive on December 9, 2025?

Greene County Bancorp was named to Piper Sandler’s Class of 2025 Small-Cap All Stars, ranking 9th of 24.

How many times has GCBC been included in Piper Sandler’s All Star list?

GCBC has been included nine times since the list began in 2004, the most in the 2025 class.

What criteria does Piper Sandler use for its Small-Cap All Stars that affected GCBC’s selection?

Selection requires a market cap below $2.5 billion and strong performance on growth, profitability, credit quality, and capital strength.

Does the Piper Sandler All Star recognition indicate a change in GCBC’s financial guidance or results?

No financial guidance or new earnings figures were announced; the recognition reflects inclusion based on Piper Sandler’s performance criteria.

Where is Greene County Bancorp headquartered and which markets does it serve?

The company is based in Catskill, New York and provides community banking services across the Hudson Valley and Capital Region of New York State.