Dime Community Bancshares announced a corporate name change to Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc. and a transfer of its NYSE listing, effective after the May 28 shareholder meeting and expected to complete around April 7.
The rebranding aligns the company’s public identity with its expanded commercial banking focus, while the NYSE listing is intended to enhance visibility among institutional investors in the New York region. Dime Community Bancshares manages roughly $15 billion in assets and holds the largest deposit share among community banks with less than $20 billion in the Greater Long Island market.
The announcement follows a strong Q4 2025 earnings report in which the bank posted record revenue of $124 million and earnings per share of $0.79, beating consensus estimates of $0.70. Net interest margin rose to 3.11 % from 3.01 % in the prior quarter, driven by a $800 million increase in core deposits and a $175 million rise in business loans. The company attributes the growth to the execution of its strategic plan and the addition of new banking teams.
CEO Stuart H. Lubow said, “During the fourth quarter, we executed on all aspects of our strategic plan, including: substantial growth in core deposits and business loans, a reduction in the CRE concentration ratio, an improvement in return metrics and efficiency levels, and maintenance of solid asset quality levels. Total fourth quarter revenue of $124 million was a record for Dime, and we anticipate continued revenue growth in the years ahead as we have a significant loan repricing opportunity extending through 2027.”
The announcement has been well received by investors, who view the name change and NYSE listing as a signal of the bank’s commitment to a commercial‑banking strategy and its confidence in continued growth. The company’s recent earnings beat, record revenue, and margin expansion reinforce the narrative that the rebranding is supported by solid financial performance.
While the bank’s exposure to commercial real‑estate lending remains a headwind, management has reduced its concentration ratio and highlighted a loan‑repricing tailwind that should support margin expansion through 2027. The name change and NYSE listing position Dime Commercial Bancshares to capitalize on its growing commercial loan portfolio and to attract a broader investor base.
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