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Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 EPS of $0.45; Adjusted EPS of $0.57

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Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) reported Q1 2025 net income of $19.6 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $22.2 million in Q4 2024. Adjusted EPS reached $0.57, showing a 36% increase quarter-over-quarter and 50% year-over-year.

Key highlights include:

  • Net interest margin expanded to 2.95%, up 16 basis points from previous quarter
  • Total deposits increased by $717.0 million year-over-year
  • Core deposits grew by $1.35 billion compared to previous year
  • Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio improved to 11.12%

The quarter included $7.2 million in pre-tax expenses related to legacy pension plan termination. The company's loan portfolio maintained a weighted average rate of 5.25%, with total loans held for investment at $10.87 billion. Non-performing loans increased to $58.0 million, and the company recorded a credit loss provision of $9.6 million.

Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) ha riportato un utile netto di 19,6 milioni di dollari nel primo trimestre 2025, pari a 0,45 dollari per azione diluita, rispetto a una perdita netta di 22,2 milioni di dollari nel quarto trimestre 2024. L'EPS rettificato ha raggiunto 0,57 dollari, con un incremento del 36% rispetto al trimestre precedente e del 50% su base annua.

Punti salienti:

  • Il margine di interesse netto è salito al 2,95%, in aumento di 16 punti base rispetto al trimestre precedente
  • I depositi totali sono aumentati di 717,0 milioni di dollari su base annua
  • I depositi core sono cresciuti di 1,35 miliardi di dollari rispetto all’anno precedente
  • Il Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio è migliorato al 11,12%

Il trimestre ha incluso spese ante imposte per 7,2 milioni di dollari relative alla cessazione del piano pensionistico storico. Il portafoglio prestiti della società ha mantenuto un tasso medio ponderato del 5,25%, con prestiti totali detenuti per investimento pari a 10,87 miliardi di dollari. I prestiti non performanti sono aumentati a 58,0 milioni di dollari e la società ha registrato una svalutazione per perdite su crediti di 9,6 milioni di dollari.

Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) reportó un ingreso neto de 19,6 millones de dólares en el primer trimestre de 2025, o 0,45 dólares por acción diluida, en comparación con una pérdida neta de 22,2 millones en el cuarto trimestre de 2024. El EPS ajustado alcanzó 0,57 dólares, mostrando un aumento del 36% trimestre a trimestre y del 50% interanual.

Aspectos destacados:

  • El margen de interés neto se amplió a 2,95%, aumentando 16 puntos básicos respecto al trimestre anterior
  • Los depósitos totales aumentaron 717,0 millones de dólares interanual
  • Los depósitos básicos crecieron 1,35 mil millones de dólares en comparación con el año anterior
  • El índice de Capital Común Tier 1 mejoró a 11,12%

El trimestre incluyó gastos antes de impuestos por 7,2 millones relacionados con la terminación del plan de pensiones heredado. La cartera de préstamos de la empresa mantuvo una tasa promedio ponderada del 5,25%, con préstamos totales para inversión de 10,87 mil millones de dólares. Los préstamos en mora aumentaron a 58,0 millones y la compañía registró una provisión para pérdidas crediticias de 9,6 millones de dólares.

Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM)는 2025년 1분기 순이익으로 1,960만 달러, 희석 주당순이익 0.45달러를 보고했습니다. 이는 2024년 4분기 순손실 2,220만 달러와 비교됩니다. 조정 주당순이익(EPS)은 0.57달러로 전분기 대비 36%, 전년 동기 대비 50% 증가했습니다.

주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다:

  • 순이자마진이 2.95%로 전분기 대비 16bp 상승
  • 총 예금이 전년 대비 7억 1,700만 달러 증가
  • 핵심 예금이 전년 대비 13억 5,000만 달러 증가
  • 기본 자기자본비율(Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio)이 11.12%로 개선

이번 분기에는 기존 연금 계획 종료와 관련된 세전 비용 720만 달러가 포함되었습니다. 회사의 대출 포트폴리오는 가중 평균 금리 5.25%를 유지했으며, 투자용 총 대출은 108억 7천만 달러였습니다. 부실 대출은 5,800만 달러로 증가했고, 회사는 960만 달러의 신용 손실 충당금을 기록했습니다.

Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) a annoncé un bénéfice net de 19,6 millions de dollars au premier trimestre 2025, soit 0,45 dollar par action diluée, contre une perte nette de 22,2 millions au quatrième trimestre 2024. Le BPA ajusté a atteint 0,57 dollar, affichant une hausse de 36 % d’un trimestre à l’autre et de 50 % sur un an.

Points clés :

  • La marge d’intérêt nette s’est élargie à 2,95 %, en hausse de 16 points de base par rapport au trimestre précédent
  • Les dépôts totaux ont augmenté de 717,0 millions de dollars sur un an
  • Les dépôts de base ont crû de 1,35 milliard de dollars par rapport à l’année précédente
  • Le ratio Common Equity Tier 1 s’est amélioré à 11,12 %

Le trimestre a inclus des charges avant impôts de 7,2 millions liées à la cessation d’un régime de retraite ancien. Le portefeuille de prêts de la société a maintenu un taux moyen pondéré de 5,25 %, avec un total de prêts détenus pour investissement s’élevant à 10,87 milliards de dollars. Les prêts non performants ont augmenté à 58,0 millions, et l’entreprise a enregistré une provision pour pertes sur crédits de 9,6 millions de dollars.

Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) meldete für das erste Quartal 2025 einen Nettogewinn von 19,6 Millionen US-Dollar bzw. 0,45 US-Dollar je verwässerter Aktie, verglichen mit einem Nettoverlust von 22,2 Millionen US-Dollar im vierten Quartal 2024. Das bereinigte Ergebnis je Aktie (EPS) erreichte 0,57 US-Dollar, was einer Steigerung von 36 % gegenüber dem Vorquartal und 50 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr entspricht.

Wichtige Highlights:

  • Die Nettozinsmarge stieg auf 2,95%, ein Anstieg um 16 Basispunkte gegenüber dem Vorquartal
  • Die Gesamteinlagen erhöhten sich im Jahresvergleich um 717,0 Millionen US-Dollar
  • Die Kern-Einlagen wuchsen im Vergleich zum Vorjahr um 1,35 Milliarden US-Dollar
  • Die Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio verbesserte sich auf 11,12%

Im Quartal wurden Vorsteueraufwendungen in Höhe von 7,2 Millionen US-Dollar im Zusammenhang mit der Beendigung eines Altpensionsplans verbucht. Das Kreditportfolio des Unternehmens hielt eine gewichtete Durchschnittsrate von 5,25 %, mit Gesamtinvestitionskrediten von 10,87 Milliarden US-Dollar. Die notleidenden Kredite stiegen auf 58,0 Millionen US-Dollar, und das Unternehmen bildete eine Kreditverlustreserve von 9,6 Millionen US-Dollar.

Positive
  • Net income improved to $19.6M from previous quarter's loss of $22.2M
  • Adjusted EPS increased 36% quarter-over-quarter and 50% year-over-year
  • Net interest margin expanded by 16 basis points to 2.95%
  • Core deposits grew by $1.35B year-over-year
  • Cost of total deposits declined by 19 basis points
Negative
  • Non-performing loans increased to $58.0M from $49.5M in previous quarter
  • Credit loss provision increased to $9.6M
  • Incurred $7.2M in pre-tax expenses for pension plan termination
  • Loan originations decreased to $71.5M from $187.5M in previous quarter

Insights

DCOM delivers strong Q1 with 50% YoY adjusted EPS growth, expanding NIM, and improved deposit mix despite rising non-performing loans.

Dime Community Bancshares reported substantial earnings improvement with Q1 2025 adjusted EPS of $0.57, representing 36% growth quarter-over-quarter and 50% year-over-year. This performance was primarily driven by net interest margin expansion, which increased 16 basis points to 2.95%.

The bank's funding profile strengthened considerably, with core deposits increasing by $1.35 billion year-over-year while brokered deposits declined from $897.1 million to $285.6 million over the same period. This improved deposit mix contributed to a 19 basis point reduction in deposit costs versus the prior quarter.

DCOM's balance sheet repositioning has reduced reliance on wholesale funding, with FHLB advances decreasing to $508 million from $773 million a year earlier. The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio improved to 11.12%, enhancing the bank's capacity for growth and ability to absorb potential losses.

The bank announced strategic hiring initiatives, including executives with experience at larger institutions like Sterling National Bank and M&T. These additions target growth in key markets including Manhattan, Long Island, and Queens.

Credit quality metrics warrant attention, with non-performing loans increasing to $58 million from $49.5 million in the previous quarter and $34.8 million a year earlier. However, the credit loss provision decreased to $9.6 million from $13.7 million in Q4 2024.

Efficiency improved markedly, with the adjusted efficiency ratio at 55.8% compared to 58.0% in the linked quarter, despite $7.2 million in one-time expenses related to a legacy pension plan termination.

Management highlighted future earnings catalysts including loan repricing opportunities beginning in the second half of 2025, potential benefits from anticipated Fed rate cuts, and continued business banking growth fueled by recent hiring.

Continued Growth in Core Deposits and Business Loans On a Year-over-Year Basis

Net Interest Margin Expands by 16 basis points on a Linked Quarter Basis to 2.95%

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCOM) (the “Company” or “Dime”), the parent company of Dime Community Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income available to common stockholders of $19.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, or $0.45 per diluted common share, compared to net loss available to common stockholders of $22.2 million, or $(0.54) per diluted common share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 and net income available to common stockholders of $15.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, or $0.41 per diluted common share.

First quarter 2025 results included $7.2 million of pre-tax expenses related to the final settlements associated with the termination of the legacy Bridgehampton National Bank pension plan.

Adjusted net income available to common stockholders (non-GAAP) totaled $24.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an increase of 42% versus the prior quarter and an increase of 67% versus the quarter ended March 31, 2024 (see “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables at the end of this news release). Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) totaled $0.57 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an increase of 36% versus the prior quarter and an increase of 50% versus the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Stuart H. Lubow, President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company, stated, “Our first quarter results were marked by strong Net Interest Margin (“NIM”) expansion and continued progress in diversifying our balance sheet. Our enhanced earnings power and robust capital ratios position us well for future growth. As outlined below we have made a strong start to the year from a recruiting standpoint, and are poised to continue to add talented individuals and gain market share in the quarters ahead.”

Year-to-date Recruiting Update

  • Hired Tom Geisel to Senior Executive Leadership Team. Mr. Geisel was instrumental in the growth and transformation of Sterling National Bank into a highly profitable $30 billion institution;
  • Hired Robert Rowe as incoming Chief Credit Officer (experience includes Chief Credit Officer at Sterling National Bank and Chief Risk Officer at CIT); incumbent Chief Credit Officer Brian Teplitz to retire at the end of May 2025;
  • Hired Jim LoGatto as an Executive Vice President to build Dime’s presence in Manhattan; Mr. LoGatto was previously the Director of US Private Banking at Israel Discount Bank of New York;
  • Hired Toni Badolato as Group Leader to grow lending presence on Long Island; Ms. Badolato was previously with M&T;
  • Hired George Taitt as Group Director and Amy Grandy as Associate Group Director to strengthen deposit presence in Queens; the Group was previously with the former Signature Bank and its successor, Flagstar Bank.

Highlights for the First Quarter of 2025 included:

  • Total deposits increased $717.0 million on a year-over-year basis;
  • Core deposits (excluding brokered and time deposits) increased $1.35 billion on a year-over-year basis;
  • The ratio of average non-interest-bearing deposits to average total deposits for the first quarter was 29.5%;
  • The cost of total deposits declined by 19 basis points versus the prior quarter;
  • The net interest margin increased to 2.95% for the first quarter of 2025 compared to 2.79% for the prior quarter;
  • The Company’s Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio increased to 11.12% at the end of the first quarter.

Management’s Discussion of Quarterly Operating Results

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the first quarter of 2025 was $94.2 million compared to $91.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 and $71.5 million for the first quarter of 2024.

The table below provides a reconciliation of the reported net interest margin (“NIM”) and adjusted NIM excluding the impact of purchase accounting accretion on the loan portfolio.

           
(Dollars in thousands) Q1 2025 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 
Net interest income $94,213  $91,098  $71,530  
Purchase accounting amortization (accretion) on loans ("PAA")  (124)  (1,268)  (82) 
Adjusted net interest income excluding PAA on loans (non-GAAP) $94,089  $89,830  $71,448  
           
Average interest-earning assets $12,963,320  $12,974,958  $13,015,755  
           
NIM(1)  2.95 % 2.79 % 2.21 %
Adjusted NIM excluding PAA on loans (non-GAAP)(2)  2.94 % 2.75 % 2.21 %



(1)   NIM represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
(2)   Adjusted NIM excluding PAA on loans represents adjusted net interest income, which excludes PAA amortization on acquired loans divided by average interest-earning assets.

Mr. Lubow commented, “While there has been a fair bit of volatility in the macroeconomic environment in recent weeks, Dime has multiple levers to grow our NIM over time.

  • First, we have a significant loan repricing opportunity starting in the second half of 2025 that will continue through 2027, assuming current forecasted interest rate levels remain accurate.

  • Second, and as demonstrated in the most recent rate cutting cycle, should the Federal Reserve cut short term rates in 2025 we anticipate a reduction in deposit costs, which will drive further NIM expansion.

  • Finally, core deposit growth and a continued focus on business loan growth will benefit our NIM over time as we continue to grow customers and hire productive teams.”

Loan Portfolio

The ending weighted average rate (“WAR”) on the total loan portfolio was 5.25% at March 31, 2025, a 1 basis point decrease compared to the ending WAR of 5.26% on the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2024.

Outlined below are loan balances and WARs for the quarter ended as indicated.

                 
  March 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 March 31, 2024 
(Dollars in thousands) Balance WAR(1) Balance WAR(1) Balance WAR(1) 
Loans held for investment balances at period end:                
Business loans(2) $2,788,848 6.55%$2,726,602 6.56%$2,327,403 6.90%
One-to-four family residential, including condominium and cooperative apartment  961,562 4.77  952,195 4.72  873,671 4.48 
Multifamily residential and residential mixed-use(3)(4)  3,780,078 4.46  3,820,492 4.49  3,996,654 4.57 
Non-owner-occupied commercial real estate  3,191,536 5.07  3,231,398 5.13  3,386,333 5.24 
Acquisition, development, and construction  140,309 7.96  136,172 7.95  175,352 8.40 
Other loans  6,402 10.39  5,084 10.51  5,170 7.10 
Loans held for investment $10,868,735 5.25%$10,871,943 5.26%$10,764,583 5.34%

(1) WAR is calculated by aggregating interest based on the current loan rate from each loan in the category, adjusted for non-accrual loans, divided by the total balance of loans in the category.
(2) Business loans include commercial and industrial loans and owner-occupied commercial real estate loans.
(3) Includes loans underlying multifamily cooperatives.
(4) While the loans within this category are often considered "commercial real estate" in nature, multifamily and loans underlying cooperatives are reported separately from commercial real estate loans in order to emphasize the residential nature of the collateral underlying this significant component of the total loan portfolio.

Outlined below are the loan originations, for the quarter ended as indicated.

          
(Dollars in millions) Q1 2025 Q4 2024 Q1 2024
Loan originations $71.5 $187.5 $98.3

Deposits and Borrowed Funds

Period end total deposits (including mortgage escrow deposits) at March 31, 2025 were $11.61 billion, compared to $11.69 billion at December 31, 2024 and $10.90 billion at March 31, 2024. The Company reduced its brokered deposit levels to $285.6 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $422.8 million at December 31, 2024 and $897.1 million at March 31, 2024.

Total Federal Home Loan Bank advances were $508.0 million at March 31, 2025 compared to $608.0 million at December 31, 2024 and $773.0 million at March 31, 2024.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income was $9.6 million during the first quarter of 2025, compared to a loss of $33.9 million during the fourth quarter of 2024, and income of $10.5 million during the first quarter of 2024. Fourth quarter 2024 results included $42.8 million of pre-tax loss-on-sale of securities related to the re-positioning of the available-for-sale securities portfolio.

Non-Interest Expense

Total non-interest expense was $65.5 million during the first quarter of 2025, $60.6 million during the fourth quarter of 2024, and $52.5 million during the first quarter of 2024. Excluding the impact of the loss on extinguishment of debt, amortization of other intangible assets, severance expense, settlement loss related to the termination of a legacy pension plan, and the FDIC special assessment, adjusted non-interest expense was $58.0 million during the first quarter of 2025, $57.7 million during the fourth quarter of 2024, and $51.7 million during the first quarter of 2024 (see “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables at the end of this news release).

Mr. Lubow commented, “Excluding the impact of the legacy Bridgehampton National Bank pension plan termination, first quarter expenses were well-controlled and in-line with our previous expectations.”

The ratio of non-interest expense to average assets was 1.90% during the first quarter of 2025, compared to 1.76% during the linked quarter and 1.52% during the first quarter of 2024. Excluding the impact of the loss on extinguishment of debt, amortization of other intangible assets, severance expense, the FDIC special assessment and settlement loss related to the termination of a legacy pension plan, the ratio of adjusted non-interest expense to average assets was 1.68% during the first quarter of 2025, 1.68% during the fourth quarter of 2024, and 1.50% during the first quarter of 2024 (see “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables at the end of this news release).

The efficiency ratio was 63.1% during the first quarter of 2025, compared to 105.9% during the linked quarter and 64.0% during the first quarter of 2024. Excluding the impact of net (gain) loss on sale of securities and other assets, fair value change in equity securities and loans held for sale, severance expense, the FDIC special assessment, settlement loss related to the termination of a legacy pension plan, loss on extinguishment of debt and amortization of other intangible assets the adjusted efficiency ratio was 55.8% during the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 58.0% during the linked quarter and 64.7% during the first quarter of 2024 (see “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables at the end of this news release).

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $7.3 million during the first quarter of 2025, $3.3 million during the fourth quarter of 2024, and $6.6 million during the first quarter of 2024. The fourth quarter of 2024 income tax expense was inclusive of $9.1 million of income tax expense related to the taxable gain and Modified Endowment Contract Tax (“MEC”) Tax on the surrender of legacy BOLI assets. The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2025 was 25.3%. Excluding the tax impact of the BOLI surrender, the fourth quarter 2024 effective rate was a tax benefit of 33.5%. The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2024 was 27.1%.

Credit Quality

Non-performing loans were $58.0 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $49.5 million at December 31, 2024 and $34.8 million at March 31, 2024.

A credit loss provision of $9.6 million was recorded during the first quarter of 2025, compared to a credit loss provision of $13.7 million during the fourth quarter of 2024, and a credit loss provision of $5.2 million during the first quarter of 2024.

Capital Management

Stockholders’ equity increased $15.5 million to $1.41 billion at March 31, 2025, compared to $1.40 billion at December 31, 2024.

The Company’s and the Bank’s regulatory capital ratios continued to be in excess of all applicable regulatory requirements as of December 31, 2024. All risk-based regulatory capital ratios increased in the first quarter of 2025.

Dividends per common share were $0.25 during the first quarter of 2025 and the fourth quarter of 2024, respectively.

Book value per common share was $29.58 at March 31, 2025 compared to $29.34 at December 31, 2024.

Tangible common book value per share (which represents common equity less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by the number of shares outstanding) was $25.94 at March 31, 2025 compared to $25.68 at December 31, 2024 (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 Tuesday, April 22, 2025, during which CEO Lubow will discuss the Company’s first quarter 2025 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/cbadbvnq. To participate via telephone, please register in advance using this link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIafdc630ea47c427ea6661eb613e46913. 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/cbadbvnq.

ABOUT DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for Dime Community Bank, a New York State-chartered trust company with over $14 billion in assets and the number one deposit market share among community banks on Greater Long Island (1).

(1) Aggregate deposit market share for Kings, Queens, Nassau & Suffolk counties for community banks with less than $20 billion in assets.

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.

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, 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.

Contact: Avinash Reddy 
Senior Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer 
718-782-6200 extension 5909 


DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(In thousands)
 
 
  March 31, December 31, March 31,
  2025  2024  2024 
Assets:         
Cash and due from banks $1,030,702  $1,283,571  $370,852 
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value  710,579   690,693   859,216 
Securities held-to-maturity  631,334   637,339   589,331 
Loans held for sale  2,527   22,625   8,973 
Loans held for investment, net:         
Business loans(1)  2,788,848   2,726,602   2,327,403 
One-to-four family and cooperative/condominium apartment  961,562   952,195   873,671 
Multifamily residential and residential mixed-use(2)(3)  3,780,078   3,820,492   3,996,654 
Non-owner-occupied commercial real estate  3,191,536   3,231,398   3,386,333 
Acquisition, development and construction  140,309   136,172   175,352 
Other loans  6,402   5,084   5,170 
Allowance for credit losses  (90,455)  (88,751)  (76,068)
Total loans held for investment, net  10,778,280   10,783,192   10,688,515 
Premises and fixed assets, net  33,650   34,858   44,501 
Restricted stock  66,987   69,106   74,346 
BOLI  389,167   290,665   352,277 
Goodwill  155,797   155,797   155,797 
Other intangible assets  3,644   3,896   4,753 
Operating lease assets  45,657   46,193   51,988 
Derivative assets  98,740   116,496   135,162 
Accrued interest receivable  56,044   55,970   55,369 
Other assets  94,574   162,857   110,012 
Total assets $14,097,682  $14,353,258  $13,501,092 
Liabilities:         
Non-interest-bearing checking (excluding mortgage escrow deposits) $3,245,409  $3,355,829  $2,819,481 
Interest-bearing checking  950,090   1,079,823   635,640 
Savings (excluding mortgage escrow deposits)  1,939,852   1,927,903   2,347,114 
Money market  4,271,363   4,198,784   3,440,083 
Certificates of deposit  1,121,068   1,069,081   1,555,157 
Deposits (excluding mortgage escrow deposits)  11,527,782   11,631,420   10,797,475 
Non-interest-bearing mortgage escrow deposits  88,138   54,715   101,229 
Interest-bearing mortgage escrow deposits  4   6   173 
Total mortgage escrow deposits  88,142   54,721   101,402 
FHLBNY advances  508,000   608,000   773,000 
Other short-term borrowings     50,000    
Subordinated debt, net  272,370   272,325   200,174 
Derivative cash collateral  85,230   112,420   132,900 
Operating lease liabilities  48,432   48,993   54,727 
Derivative liabilities  92,516   108,347   122,112 
Other liabilities  63,197   70,515   79,931 
Total liabilities  12,685,669   12,956,741   12,261,721 
Stockholders' equity:         
Preferred stock, Series A  116,569   116,569   116,569 
Common stock  461   461   416 
Additional paid-in capital  623,305   624,822   492,834 
Retained earnings  803,202   794,526   819,130 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCI"), net of deferred taxes  (39,045)  (45,018)  (85,466)
Unearned equity awards  (12,909)  (7,640)  (10,191)
Treasury stock, at cost  (79,570)  (87,203)  (93,921)
Total stockholders' equity  1,412,013   1,396,517   1,239,371 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $14,097,682  $14,353,258  $13,501,092 

(1) Business loans include commercial and industrial loans, owner-occupied commercial real estate loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans.
(2) Includes loans underlying multifamily cooperatives.
(3) While the loans within this category are often considered "commercial real estate" in nature, multifamily and loans underlying cooperatives are here reported separately from commercial real estate loans in order to emphasize the residential nature of the collateral underlying this significant component of the total loan portfolio.


DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands except share and per share amounts)
 
  Three Months Ended
  March 31, December 31, March 31,
  2025 2024  2024 
Interest income:         
Loans $142,705 $148,000  $143,565 
Securities  11,323  10,010   7,880 
Other short-term investments  7,837  7,473   9,564 
Total interest income  161,865  165,483   161,009 
Interest expense:         
Deposits and escrow  58,074  64,773   73,069 
Borrowed funds  8,381  8,542   14,697 
Derivative cash collateral  1,197  1,070   1,713 
Total interest expense  67,652  74,385   89,479 
Net interest income  94,213  91,098   71,530 
Provision for credit losses  9,626  13,715   5,210 
Net interest income after provision  84,587  77,383   66,320 
Non-interest income:         
Service charges and other fees   4,643  3,942   4,544 
Title fees  98  226   133 
Loan level derivative income  61  491   406 
BOLI income  3,993  2,825   2,461 
Gain on sale of Small Business Administration ("SBA") loans  82  22   253 
Gain on sale of residential loans  32  83   77 
Fair value change in equity securities and loans held for sale  18  15   (842)
Net loss on sale of securities    (42,810)   
Gain on sale of other assets    554   2,968 
Other  706  791   467 
Total non-interest income (loss)  9,633  (33,861)  10,467 
Non-interest expense:         
Salaries and employee benefits  35,651  35,761   32,037 
Severance  76  1,254   42 
Occupancy and equipment  8,002  7,569   7,368 
Data processing costs  4,794  4,483   4,313 
Marketing  1,666  1,897   1,497 
Professional services  2,116  2,345   1,467 
Federal deposit insurance premiums(1)  2,047  2,116   2,239 
Loss on extinguishment of debt       453 
Loss due to pension settlement  7,231  1,215    
Amortization of other intangible assets  252  285   307 
Other  3,676  3,688   2,788 
Total non-interest expense  65,511  60,613   52,511 
Income (loss) before taxes  28,709  (17,091)  24,276 
Income tax expense(2)  7,251  3,322   6,585 
Net income (loss)  21,458  (20,413)  17,691 
Preferred stock dividends  1,822  1,821   1,821 
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders $19,636 $(22,234) $15,870 
Earnings (loss) per common share ("EPS"):         
Basic $0.45 $(0.54) $0.41 
Diluted $0.45 $(0.54) $0.41 
          
Average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS  42,948,690  40,767,161   38,255,559 



(1) Fourth quarter of 2024 included $0.1 million of pre-tax expense related to the FDIC special assessment for the recovery of losses related to the closures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
(2) Fourth quarter of 2024 includes $9.1 million of income tax expense related to the taxable gain and MEC Tax on the surrender of legacy BOLI assets.


DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
 
  At or For the Three Months Ended 
  March 31, December 31, March 31, 
  2025 2024  2024 
Per Share Data:          
Reported EPS (Diluted) $0.45 $(0.54) $0.41 
Cash dividends paid per common share  0.25  0.25   0.25 
Book value per common share  29.58  29.34   28.84 
Tangible common book value per share(1)  25.94  25.68   24.72 
Common shares outstanding  43,799  43,622   38,932 
Dividend payout ratio  55.56% (46.30)% 60.98%
           
Performance Ratios (Based upon Reported Net Income):          
Return on average assets  0.62% (0.59)% 0.51%
Return on average equity  6.04  (6.02)  5.68 
Return on average tangible common equity(1)  6.92  (8.16)  6.64 
Net interest margin  2.95  2.79   2.21 
Non-interest expense to average assets  1.90  1.76   1.52 
Efficiency ratio  63.1  105.9   64.0 
Effective tax rate  25.26  (19.44)  27.13 
           
Balance Sheet Data:          
Average assets $13,777,665 $13,759,002  $13,794,924 
Average interest-earning assets  12,963,320  12,974,958   13,015,755 
Average tangible common equity(1)  1,145,915  1,080,177   968,719 
Loan-to-deposit ratio at end of period(2)  93.6  93.0   98.8 
           
Capital Ratios and Reserves - Consolidated:(3)          
Tangible common equity to tangible assets(1)  8.15% 7.89 % 7.21%
Tangible equity to tangible assets(1)  8.99  8.71   8.09 
Tier 1 common equity ratio  11.12  11.06   10.00 
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio  12.23  12.17   11.11 
Total risk-based capital ratio  15.71  15.65   13.78 
Tier 1 leverage ratio  9.46  9.38   8.48 
Consolidated CRE concentration ratio(4)  442  447   534 
Allowance for credit losses/ Total loans  0.83  0.82   0.71 
Allowance for credit losses/ Non-performing loans  155.85  179.37   218.42 

(1) See "Non-GAAP Reconciliation" tables for reconciliation of tangible equity, tangible common equity, and tangible assets.
(2) Total deposits include mortgage escrow deposits, which fluctuate seasonally.
(3) March 31, 2025 ratios are preliminary pending completion and filing of the Company’s regulatory reports. 
(4) The Consolidated CRE concentration ratio is calculated using the sum of commercial real estate, excluding owner-occupied commercial real estate, multifamily, and acquisition, development, and construction, divided by consolidated capital. The March 31, 2025 ratio is preliminary pending completion and filing of the Company’s regulatory reports.


DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED AVERAGE BALANCES AND NET INTEREST INCOME
(Dollars in thousands)
 
  
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 March 31, 2024 
        Average       Average       Average 
  Average    Yield/ Average    Yield/ Average    Yield/ 
  Balance Interest Cost Balance Interest Cost Balance Interest Cost 
Assets:                         
Interest-earning assets:                         
Business loans(1) $2,748,142 $45,047 6.65%$2,681,953 $46,791 6.94%$2,308,319 $39,224 6.83%
One-to-four family residential, including condo and coop  962,046  11,069 4.67  943,319  11,061 4.66  886,588  9,770 4.43 
Multifamily residential and residential mixed-use  3,796,754  42,329 4.52  3,848,579  44,152 4.56  4,000,510  46,019 4.63 
Non-owner-occupied commercial real estate  3,214,758  41,326 5.21  3,265,906  42,865 5.22  3,371,438  44,776 5.34 
Acquisition, development, and construction  138,428  2,906 8.51  139,440  3,101 8.85  169,775  3,692 8.75 
Other loans  5,740  28 1.98  4,781  30 2.50  5,420  84 6.23 
Securities  1,372,563  11,323 3.35  1,455,449  10,010 2.74  1,578,330  7,880 2.01 
Other short-term investments  724,889  7,837 4.38  635,531  7,473 4.68  695,375  9,564 5.53 
Total interest-earning assets  12,963,320  161,865 5.06% 12,974,958  165,483 5.07% 13,015,755  161,009 4.98%
Non-interest-earning assets  814,345       784,044       779,169      
Total assets $13,777,665      $13,759,002      $13,794,924      
                          
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:                         
Interest-bearing checking(2) $912,852 $4,164 1.85%$912,645 $5,115 2.23%$582,047 $1,223 0.85%
Money market  4,076,612  31,294 3.11  3,968,793  33,695 3.38  3,359,884  30,638 3.67 
Savings(2)  1,970,338  14,185 2.92  1,905,866  14,828 3.10  2,368,946  22,810 3.87 
Certificates of deposit  973,108  8,431 3.51  1,126,859  11,135 3.93  1,655,882  18,398 4.47 
Total interest-bearing deposits  7,932,910  58,074 2.97  7,914,163  64,773 3.26  7,966,759  73,069 3.69 
FHLBNY advances  509,111  4,066 3.24  509,630  4,241 3.31  1,094,209  12,143 4.46 
Subordinated debt, net  272,341  4,302 6.41  272,311  4,301 6.28  200,188  2,553 5.13 
Other short-term borrowings  633  13 8.33  543     77  1 5.22 
Total borrowings  782,085  8,381 4.35  782,484  8,542 4.34  1,294,474  14,697 4.57 
Derivative cash collateral  104,126  1,197 4.66  99,560  1,070 4.28  130,166  1,713 5.29 
Total interest-bearing liabilities  8,819,121  67,652 3.11% 8,796,207  74,385 3.36% 9,391,399  89,479 3.83%
Non-interest-bearing checking(2)  3,322,583       3,396,457       2,909,776      
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities  213,876       209,712       247,717      
Total liabilities  12,355,580       12,402,376       12,548,892      
Stockholders' equity  1,422,085       1,356,626       1,246,032      
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $13,777,665      $13,759,002      $13,794,924      
Net interest income    $94,213      $91,098      $71,530   
Net interest rate spread       1.95%      1.71%      1.15%
Net interest margin       2.95%      2.79%      2.21%
Deposits (including non-interest-bearing checking accounts)(2) $11,255,493 $58,074 2.09%$11,310,620 $64,773 2.28%$10,876,535 $73,069 2.70%

(1) Business loans include commercial and industrial loans, owner-occupied commercial real estate loans and PPP loans.
(2) Includes mortgage escrow deposits.


DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED SCHEDULE OF NON-PERFORMING ASSETS
(Dollars in thousands)
 
  At or For the Three Months Ended
  March 31, December 31, March 31,
Asset Quality Detail 2025  2024  2024 
Non-performing loans ("NPLs")         
Business loans(1) $21,944  $22,624  $18,213 
One-to-four family residential, including condominium and cooperative apartment  3,763   3,213   3,689 
Multifamily residential and residential mixed-use         
Non-owner-occupied commercial real estate  31,677   22,960   15 
Acquisition, development, and construction  657   657   12,910 
Other loans     25    
Total Non-accrual loans $58,041  $49,479  $34,827 
Total Non-performing assets ("NPAs") $58,041  $49,479  $34,827 
          
Total loans 90 days delinquent and accruing ("90+ Delinquent") $  $  $ 
          
NPAs and 90+ Delinquent $58,041  $49,479  $34,827 
          
NPAs and 90+ Delinquent / Total assets  0.41%  0.34%  0.26%
Net charge-offs ("NCOs") $7,058  $10,611  $739 
NCOs / Average loans(2)  0.26%  0.39%  0.03%

(1) Business loans include commercial and industrial loans, owner-occupied commercial real estate loans and PPP loans.
(2) Calculated based on annualized NCOs to average loans, excluding loans held for sale.

DIME COMMUNITY 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, net loss (gain) on sale of securities and other assets, severance, the FDIC special assessment, loss on extinguishment of debt and loss due to pension settlement. The non-GAAP financial measures also include taxes related to the surrender of BOLI assets.  

           
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, December 31, March 31,    
  2025  2024  2024  
Reconciliation of Reported and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders          
Reported net income (loss) available to common stockholders $19,636  $(22,234) $15,870  
Adjustments to net income(1):          
Fair value change in equity securities and loans held for sale  (18)  (15)  842  
Net loss (gain) on sale of securities and other assets     42,256   (2,968) 
Severance  76   1,254   42  
FDIC special assessment     126     
Loss on extinguishment of debt        453  
Loss due to pension settlement  7,231   1,215     
Income tax effect of adjustments noted above(1)  (2,237)  (14,258)  518  
BOLI tax adjustment(2):     9,073     
Adjusted net income available to common stockholders (non-GAAP) $24,688  $17,417  $14,757  
           
Adjusted Ratios (Based upon Adjusted (non-GAAP) Net (Loss) Income as calculated above)          
Adjusted EPS (Diluted) $0.57  $0.42  $0.38  
Adjusted return on average assets  0.77 % 0.56 % 0.48 %
Adjusted return on average equity  7.46   5.67   5.32  
Adjusted return on average tangible common equity  8.68   6.52   6.18  
Adjusted non-interest expense to average assets  1.68   1.68   1.50  
Adjusted efficiency ratio  55.8   58.0   64.7  

(1) Adjustments to net (loss) income are taxed at the Company's approximate statutory tax rate.
(2) Reflects income tax expense related to the taxable gain and MEC Tax on the surrender of legacy BOLI assets during the three months ended December 31, 2024.

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):

           
  Three Months Ended   
     March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   
  2025   2024   2024   
Operating expense as a % of average assets - as reported  1.90 %   1.76 %   1.52 %   
Severance    (0.04)     
FDIC special assessment          
Loss on extinguishment of debt       (0.01)  
Loss due to pension settlement  (0.21)  (0.04)     
Amortization of other intangible assets  (0.01)     (0.01)  
Adjusted operating expense as a % of average assets (non-GAAP)  1.68 %   1.68 %   1.50 %   

The following table presents a reconciliation of efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) and adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP):

           
  Three Months Ended  
     March 31,     December 31,     March 31,     
  2025  2024  2024  
Efficiency ratio - as reported (non-GAAP) (1)      63.1 %   105.9 %   64.0 %  
Non-interest expense - as reported $ 65,511  $60,613  $52,511  
Severance   (76)  (1,254)  (42) 
FDIC special assessment     (126)    
Loss on extinguishment of debt        (453) 
Loss due to pension settlement   (7,231)  (1,215)    
Amortization of other intangible assets   (252)  (285)  (307) 
Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP) $ 57,952  $57,733  $51,709  
Net interest income - as reported $ 94,213  $91,098  $71,530  
Non-interest income (loss) - as reported $ 9,633  $(33,861) $10,467  
Fair value change in equity securities and loans held for sale   (18)  (15)  842  
Net loss (gain) on sale of securities and other assets     42,256   (2,968) 
Adjusted non-interest income (non-GAAP) $ 9,615  $8,380  $8,341  
Adjusted total revenues for adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) $ 103,828  $99,478  $79,871  
Adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) (2)    55.8 %   58.0 %   64.7 %  

(1)   The reported efficiency ratio is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing GAAP non-interest expense by the sum of GAAP net interest income and GAAP non-interest income.
(2)   The adjusted efficiency ratio is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing adjusted non-interest expense by the sum of GAAP net interest income and adjusted non-interest income.

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):

           
  March 31, December 31, March 31, 
  2025  2024  2024  
Reconciliation of Tangible Assets:          
Total assets $14,097,682  $14,353,258  $13,501,092  
Goodwill  (155,797)  (155,797)  (155,797) 
Other intangible assets  (3,644)  (3,896)  (4,753) 
Tangible assets (non-GAAP) $13,938,241  $14,193,565  $13,340,542  
           
Reconciliation of Tangible Common Equity - Consolidated:          
Total stockholders' equity $1,412,013  $1,396,517  $1,239,371  
Goodwill  (155,797)  (155,797)  (155,797) 
Other intangible assets  (3,644)  (3,896)  (4,753) 
Tangible equity (non-GAAP)  1,252,572   1,236,824   1,078,821  
Preferred stock, net  (116,569)  (116,569)  (116,569) 
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP) $1,136,003  $1,120,255  $962,252  
           
Common shares outstanding  43,799   43,622   38,932  
           
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)  8.15 % 7.89 % 7.21 %
Tangible equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)  8.99   8.71   8.09  
           
Book value per common share $29.58  $29.34  $28.84  
Tangible common book value per share (non-GAAP)  25.94   25.68   24.72  

FAQ

What was Dime Community Bancshares (DCOM) earnings per share in Q1 2025?

DCOM reported earnings of $0.45 per diluted share, with adjusted EPS of $0.57 in Q1 2025.

How much did DCOM's deposits grow year-over-year in Q1 2025?

Total deposits increased by $717.0 million, with core deposits growing by $1.35 billion year-over-year.

What was DCOM's net interest margin in Q1 2025?

The net interest margin was 2.95%, representing a 16 basis point increase from the previous quarter.

How did DCOM's loan portfolio perform in Q1 2025?

The loan portfolio maintained a weighted average rate of 5.25% with total loans held for investment at $10.87 billion.

What was DCOM's Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio in Q1 2025?

The Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio increased to 11.12% at the end of Q1 2025.
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