Dime Adds Fund Finance Banking Vertical
Dime Community Bancshares Expansion: Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. has launched a new fund finance vertical aimed at providing customized financing solutions to the private equity industry, led by Michael Watts, to enhance their growth strategy and commercial expertise.
Growth and Strategic Investments: The company has experienced significant growth in business loans and aims to further expand its capabilities through targeted investments, following successful initiatives in other sectors like Healthcare and Not-for-Profit.
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Dime Community Bancshares' Series A Preferred Stock Exceeds 7.5% Yield Threshold
Stock Performance: Dime Community Bancshares Inc's 5.50% Non-Cumul Prep Preferred Stock Ser A (DCOMP) is down approximately 1.4% in Monday trading, while the common shares (DCOM) have increased by about 0.7%.
Dividend History: A chart detailing the historical dividend payments for DCOMP is provided, showcasing the company's dividend performance over time.
Dime Awards Provides Funding to Long Island Cares
Grant Awarded: Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. has awarded a grant to Long Island Cares to support services for the food insecure in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Company Overview: Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company of Dime Community Bank, which has over $14 billion in assets and holds the top deposit market share among community banks in Greater Long Island.
Evaluating Dime Community Bancshares (DCOM) Valuation Following Mixed Q3 Performance, Leadership Changes, and Shelf Registration
Earnings Report Overview: Dime Community Bancshares (DCOM) reported earnings per share below analyst expectations, but revenue exceeded forecasts, leading to a mixed investor sentiment amid leadership changes and shelf registration activity.
Share Price Performance: The current share price is $26.97, reflecting a 2.2% increase in one day, but a 7% decline over the past 30 days, with a one-year total shareholder return of -16.43%, despite a positive five-year return of nearly 58%.
Valuation Debate: Shares are trading nearly 30% below analyst price targets, raising questions about whether Dime Community Bancshares is undervalued or if the market has already priced in future growth, with a fair value estimate of $36 indicating potential undervaluation.
Growth Risks and Expectations: While there are optimistic projections for growth driven by digital transformation and new lending verticals, risks include heavy concentration in the New York area and a high price-to-earnings ratio of 23.6x compared to industry averages, suggesting high investor expectations.
Dime Unveils Plans for Senior Executive Transition
Executive Succession Announcement: Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. announced that Conrad Gunther will retire at the end of 2025, with Thomas X. Geisel appointed as Chief Commercial Officer to take over his responsibilities.
Expanded Roles for Executives: Avi Reddy, currently the Chief Financial Officer, will also assume the role of Chief Operating Officer, reflecting his expanded responsibilities in managing client-facing deposit businesses and strategic initiatives.
Conrad Gunther's Contributions: Gunther has had a successful 50-year career in commercial banking, significantly contributing to Dime's transformation into a diversified commercial bank since joining in 2017.
Company Overview: Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. is a New York State-chartered trust company with over $14 billion in assets, holding the top deposit market share among community banks in Greater Long Island.
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. Announces 103% Yearly Growth in Earnings Per Share
Financial Performance: Dime Community Bancshares reported a net income of $25.8 million for Q3 2025, a decrease from $27.9 million in Q2 2025, but a significant increase from $11.5 million in Q3 2024. The adjusted net income was $26.6 million, with an adjusted EPS of $0.61.
Growth in Deposits and Loans: The company experienced strong growth in core deposits, which increased by $971.9 million year-over-year, and business loans grew by $409.1 million. The net interest margin rose to 3.01%, with expectations for further increases in Q4.
Recruitment and Expansion: Dime Community Bancshares has made several key hires in commercial lending and branch management, and successfully opened a new branch in Manhattan, with plans for additional locations in New Jersey and Long Island in early 2026.
Credit Quality and Capital Management: Non-performing loans increased to $72.1 million, while the company recorded a credit loss provision of $13.3 million. Stockholders' equity rose to $1.45 billion, and all regulatory capital ratios remained above required levels.
Dime Maintains Its Support for the Alzheimer's Association
Dime Community Bancshares' Support for Alzheimer's Association: Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. is participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's on Long Island on October 4, 2025, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the Alzheimer's Association.
Company Overview: Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company of Dime Community Bank, which has over $14 billion in assets and holds the largest deposit market share among community banks in Greater Long Island.
Dime Community Bancshares' Series A Preferred Stock Exceeds 7.5% Yield Threshold
Stock Performance: Dime Community Bancshares Inc's 5.50% Non-Cumul Prep Preferred Stock Ser A (DCOMP) is down approximately 1.4% in Monday trading, while the common shares (DCOM) have increased by about 0.7%.
Dividend History: A chart detailing the historical dividend payments for DCOMP is provided, showcasing the company's dividend performance over time.
Dime Awards Provides Funding to Long Island Cares
Grant Awarded: Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. has awarded a grant to Long Island Cares to support services for the food insecure in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Company Overview: Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company of Dime Community Bank, which has over $14 billion in assets and holds the top deposit market share among community banks in Greater Long Island.
Evaluating Dime Community Bancshares (DCOM) Valuation Following Mixed Q3 Performance, Leadership Changes, and Shelf Registration
Earnings Report Overview: Dime Community Bancshares (DCOM) reported earnings per share below analyst expectations, but revenue exceeded forecasts, leading to a mixed investor sentiment amid leadership changes and shelf registration activity.
Share Price Performance: The current share price is $26.97, reflecting a 2.2% increase in one day, but a 7% decline over the past 30 days, with a one-year total shareholder return of -16.43%, despite a positive five-year return of nearly 58%.
Valuation Debate: Shares are trading nearly 30% below analyst price targets, raising questions about whether Dime Community Bancshares is undervalued or if the market has already priced in future growth, with a fair value estimate of $36 indicating potential undervaluation.
Growth Risks and Expectations: While there are optimistic projections for growth driven by digital transformation and new lending verticals, risks include heavy concentration in the New York area and a high price-to-earnings ratio of 23.6x compared to industry averages, suggesting high investor expectations.
Dime Unveils Plans for Senior Executive Transition
Executive Succession Announcement: Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. announced that Conrad Gunther will retire at the end of 2025, with Thomas X. Geisel appointed as Chief Commercial Officer to take over his responsibilities.
Expanded Roles for Executives: Avi Reddy, currently the Chief Financial Officer, will also assume the role of Chief Operating Officer, reflecting his expanded responsibilities in managing client-facing deposit businesses and strategic initiatives.
Conrad Gunther's Contributions: Gunther has had a successful 50-year career in commercial banking, significantly contributing to Dime's transformation into a diversified commercial bank since joining in 2017.
Company Overview: Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. is a New York State-chartered trust company with over $14 billion in assets, holding the top deposit market share among community banks in Greater Long Island.
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. Announces 103% Yearly Growth in Earnings Per Share
Financial Performance: Dime Community Bancshares reported a net income of $25.8 million for Q3 2025, a decrease from $27.9 million in Q2 2025, but a significant increase from $11.5 million in Q3 2024. The adjusted net income was $26.6 million, with an adjusted EPS of $0.61.
Growth in Deposits and Loans: The company experienced strong growth in core deposits, which increased by $971.9 million year-over-year, and business loans grew by $409.1 million. The net interest margin rose to 3.01%, with expectations for further increases in Q4.
Recruitment and Expansion: Dime Community Bancshares has made several key hires in commercial lending and branch management, and successfully opened a new branch in Manhattan, with plans for additional locations in New Jersey and Long Island in early 2026.
Credit Quality and Capital Management: Non-performing loans increased to $72.1 million, while the company recorded a credit loss provision of $13.3 million. Stockholders' equity rose to $1.45 billion, and all regulatory capital ratios remained above required levels.
Dime Maintains Its Support for the Alzheimer's Association
Dime Community Bancshares' Support for Alzheimer's Association: Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. is participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's on Long Island on October 4, 2025, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the Alzheimer's Association.
Company Overview: Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company of Dime Community Bank, which has over $14 billion in assets and holds the largest deposit market share among community banks in Greater Long Island.
