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

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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.

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

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.