DCOM Dime Community Bancshares Inc

Zacks Research has upgraded Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:DCOM) from a "strong sell" to a "hold" rating. The company received an average "Moderate Buy" rating and a target price of $35.25 from analysts, with the stock opening at $31.25. While recent quarterly EPS missed estimates, revenue exceeded expectations, and insider/institutional activity shows continued interest in DCOM shares.

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. announced it has awarded a grant to Junior Achievement of Long Island. This grant will support Junior Achievement's mission to provide financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship education to low-to-moderate income communities. Dime Community Bank is the parent company, with over $14 billion in assets.

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. announced it has awarded a grant to Junior Achievement of Long Island. The grant supports Junior Achievement's mission to provide financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship education to low-to-moderate income communities. Dime Community Bank is a New York State-chartered trust company with over $14 billion in assets.

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. announced it has awarded a grant to Junior Achievement of Long Island. This grant will support Junior Achievement's mission to provide financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship education in low-to-moderate income communities. Dime Community Bank is the parent company of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. and is a New York State-chartered trust company with over $14 billion in assets.

Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:DCOM) has announced a dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on January 23rd, resulting in a 3.2% dividend yield. While the company has a long history of paying dividends and a sustainable payout ratio of 85%, its earnings per share have been declining over the last five years, raising concerns about future dividend growth despite analyst predictions for a rise in earnings.

Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:DCOM) has declared a dividend of $0.25 per share, to be paid on January 23rd, resulting in a 3.2% yield. While the company has a long history of paying dividends and solid earnings coverage with an 85% payout ratio, past earnings per share have declined. Analysts forecast future earnings growth and a reduced payout ratio, but caution is advised due to past performance.