Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc. Reports 17% Year-Over-Year Increase in EPS
Net Interest Margin Expansion Drives Record Quarterly Revenue of $126 million;
Strong Year-Over-Year Core Deposit and Business Loan Growth
Announces Plans to Resume Share Buybacks
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: DCOM) (the “Company” or “Dime”), the parent company of Dime Commercial Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income available to common stockholders of $33.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, or $0.75 per diluted common share, compared to net income available to common stockholders of $32.8 million, or $0.75 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and net income available to common stockholders of $27.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, or $0.64 per diluted common share.
Adjusted net income available to common stockholders (non-GAAP) was $34.7 million and adjusted diluted EPS (non-GAAP) was $0.79 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $0.74 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and $0.64 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (see "Non-GAAP Reconciliation" tables at the end of this news release).
Stuart H. Lubow, President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company, stated, “Dime continues to execute on our growth plan and delivered record quarterly revenue. Second quarter results were marked by strong growth in business loans as our commercial banking teams are converting their robust pipelines. Recognizing the progress we have made in creating a high-quality balance sheet, Kroll Bond Rating Agency recently issued a “Positive” ratings outlook for Dime. Finally, and in recognition of our evolution into a commercial and private banking powerhouse, we recently completed our re-brand to “Dime Commercial Bank”.”
Capital Return: Mr. Lubow, stated, “In light of our strong capital position, lower CRE concentration levels, stress testing results, and improving profitability, we are pleased to announce that we expect to begin repurchasing our shares in the third quarter.”
Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2026 included:
Management’s Discussion of Quarterly Operating Results
Net Interest Income
Net interest income for the second quarter of 2026 was $115.2 million compared to $112.3 million for the first quarter of 2026 and $98.1 million for the second quarter of 2025. The Net Interest Margin for the second quarter of 2026 was 3.28% compared to 3.21% for the first quarter of 2026 and 2.98% for the second quarter of 2025.
Mr. Lubow commented, “We continue to have a significant loan repricing opportunity that we anticipate will continue through 2027. Additionally, growth in core deposits and business loans will benefit us over time as we continue to grow our customer base. Our substantial liquidity position, which includes $1.9 billion of cash, provides us with the flexibility to take advantage of lending opportunities as they arise. Dime’s asset liability management profile, which is underpinned by our cash position and a growing floating rate loan portfolio, positions us well for a variety of interest rate scenarios.”
Loan Portfolio
The ending weighted average rate (“WAR”) on the total loan portfolio was 5.36% at June 30, 2026, an 8-basis point increase compared to the ending WAR of 5.28% on the total loan portfolio at March 31, 2026.
Outlined below are loan balances and WARs for the quarter ended as indicated.
Outlined below are the loan originations for the quarter ended as indicated.
Deposits and Borrowed Funds
Period end total deposits (including mortgage escrow deposits) at June 30, 2026 were $12.68 billion, compared to $12.60 billion at March 31, 2026 and $11.74 billion at June 30, 2025.
Brokered deposits were $200.0 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $215.0 million at March 31, 2026 and $200.0 million at June 30, 2025. Total Federal Home Loan Bank advances were $385.0 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $435.0 million at March 31, 2026 and $508.0 million at June 30, 2025.
Non-Interest Income
Non-interest income was $11.3 million during the second quarter of 2026, $11.3 million during the first quarter of 2026, and $11.6 million during the second quarter of 2025. Excluding the fair value change in equity securities and loans held for sale, and loss (gain) on sale of securities, loans and other assets, non-interest income was $13.2 million during the second quarter of 2026, $11.7 million during the first quarter of 2026 and $11.4 million during the second quarter of 2025.
Non-Interest Expense
Total non-interest expense was $64.7 million during the second quarter of 2026, $62.8 million during the first quarter of 2026, and $60.3 million during the second quarter of 2025. Excluding the impact of the net loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt, amortization of other intangible assets and severance expense, adjusted non-interest expense was $64.1 million during the second quarter of 2026, $63.4 million during the first quarter of 2026, and $59.9 million during the second quarter of 2025 (see “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables at the end of this news release).
The ratio of non-interest expense to average assets was 1.74% during the second quarter of 2026, compared to 1.68% during the linked quarter and 1.72% during the second quarter of 2025. Excluding the impact of the net loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt, amortization of other intangible assets and severance expense, the ratio of adjusted non-interest expense to average assets was 1.72% during the second quarter of 2026, 1.69% during the first quarter of 2026, and 1.71% during the second quarter of 2025 (see “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables at the end of this news release).
The efficiency ratio was 51.2% during the second quarter of 2026, compared to 50.8% during the linked quarter and 55.0% during the second quarter of 2025. Excluding the impact of loss (gain) on sale of securities, loans and other assets, fair value change in equity securities and loans held for sale, severance expense, net loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt, and amortization of other intangible assets, the adjusted efficiency ratio was 49.9% during the second quarter of 2026, compared to 51.2% during the linked quarter and 54.7% during the second quarter of 2025 (see “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables at the end of this news release).
Mr. Lubow commented, “Our organic growth strategy is paying dividends as evidenced by a decline in the core efficiency ratio to below 50% for the second quarter. Growth in revenues is anticipated to continue to drive the efficiency ratio lower in the years ahead.”
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $13.1 million during the second quarter of 2026, $13.9 million during the first quarter of 2026, and $10.5 million during the second quarter of 2025. The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2026 was 27.3%, compared to 28.7% for the first quarter of 2026 and 26.1% for the second quarter of 2025.
Credit Quality
Non-performing assets were $69.0 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $95.6 million at March 31, 2026 and $53.2 million at June 30, 2025.
A credit loss provision of $13.9 million was recorded during the second quarter of 2026, compared to $12.3 million during the first quarter of 2026, and $9.2 million during the second quarter of 2025.
Capital Management
Stockholders’ equity increased $23.5 million to $1.52 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $1.50 billion at March 31, 2026.
The Company’s and the Bank’s regulatory capital ratios continued to be in excess of all applicable regulatory requirements as of June 30, 2026. All risk-based regulatory capital ratios increased during the second quarter of 2026.
Dividends per common share were $0.25 during the second quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2026, respectively.
Book value per common share was $31.79 at June 30, 2026 compared to $31.33 at March 31, 2026.
Tangible common book value per share (which represents common equity less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by the number of shares outstanding) was $28.21 at June 30, 2026 compared to $27.73 at March 31, 2026 (see “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables at the end of this news release).
Earnings Call Information
The Company will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, July 23, 2026, during which CEO Lubow will discuss the Company’s second quarter 2026 financial performance, with a question-and-answer session to follow.
Participants may access the conference call via webcast using this link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/kjwp3pui. To participate via telephone, please register in advance using this link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI0e414999c97e4bf0bc9fe67d53be989f. Upon registration, all telephone participants will receive a one-time confirmation email detailing how to join the conference call, including the dial-in number along with a unique PIN that can be used to access the call. All participants are encouraged to dial-in 10 minutes prior to the start time.
A replay of the conference call and webcast will be available on-demand for 12 months at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/kjwp3pui.
ABOUT DIME COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for Dime Commercial Bank, a New York State-chartered trust company with approximately $15 billion in assets and the number one deposit market share on Greater Long Island (1).
This news release contains a number of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). These statements may be identified by use of words such as “annualized," “anticipate," "believe," “continue,” "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," “likely,” "may," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions. Any forward-looking statements presented herein are made only as of the date of this release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
Forward-looking statements are based upon various assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of management's experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors (many of which are beyond the Company's control) that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could affect our results include, without limitation, the following: the timing and occurrence or non-occurrence of events may be subject to circumstances beyond the Company’s control; there may be increases in competitive pressure among financial institutions or from non-financial institutions; changes in the interest rate environment may affect demand for our products and reduce interest margins and the value of our investments; changes in government monetary or fiscal policies and actions may adversely affect our customers, cost of credit and overall result of operations; changes in deposit flows, the cost of funds, loan demand or real estate values may adversely affect the business of the Company; changes in the quality and composition of the Company’s loan or investment portfolios or unanticipated or significant increases in loan losses may negatively affect the Company’s financial condition or results of operations; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines may cause the Company’s financial condition to be perceived differently; changes in corporate and/or individual income tax laws may adversely affect the Company's financial condition or results of operations; general socio-economic conditions, public health emergencies, international conflict, inflation, tariffs, and recessionary pressures, either nationally or locally in some or all areas in which the Company conducts business, or conditions in the securities markets or the banking industry may be less favorable than the Company currently anticipates and may adversely affect our customers, our financial results and our operations; legislation or regulatory changes may adversely affect the Company’s business; technological changes may be more difficult or expensive than the Company anticipates; there may be failures or breaches of information technology security systems; success or consummation of new business initiatives may be more difficult or expensive than the Company anticipates; there may be difficulties or unanticipated expense incurred in the consummation of new business initiatives or the integration of any acquired entities; and litigation or other matters before regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future, may delay the occurrence or non-occurrence of events longer than the Company anticipates. For discussion of these and other risks that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, please refer to the sections entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and updates set forth in the Company’s subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
DIME COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
The following tables below provide a reconciliation of certain financial measures calculated under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") (as reported) and non-GAAP measures. A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are required to be disclosed in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the United States. The Company’s management believes the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with a greater understanding of the Company’s operating results in addition to the results measured in accordance with GAAP. While management uses these non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company’s performance, this information should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with GAAP or considered to be more important than financial results determined in accordance with GAAP.
The following non-GAAP financial measures exclude pre-tax income and expenses associated with the fair value change in equity securities and loans held for sale, loss (gain) on sale of securities, loans and other assets, severance, net loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt and loss due to pension settlement.
The following table presents a reconciliation of operating expense as a percentage of average assets (as reported) and adjusted operating expense as a percentage of average assets (non-GAAP):
The following table presents a reconciliation of efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) and adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP):
The following table presents a reconciliation of pre-tax pre provision net revenue (non-GAAP) and adjusted pre-tax pre-provision net revenue (non-GAAP):
The following table presents the tangible common equity to tangible assets, tangible equity to tangible assets, and tangible common book value per share calculations (non-GAAP):