Dime Community Bank to Rebrand as Dime Commercial Bank

Dime Community Bancshares to change name, transfer NYSE listing

Feb. 23, 2026 at 10:48pm

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Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Dime Community Bank, announced that it will change its name to 'Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc.' and the bank's name will change to 'Dime Commercial Bank'. These changes will be effective after the Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 28, 2026, where shareholders will vote to approve the company's name change. The company is also transferring the listing of its securities to the New York Stock Exchange on or around April 7, 2026.

Why it matters

The rebrand and NYSE listing transfer reflect Dime's strategic shift towards a greater focus on commercial banking services, as it looks to grow its presence and market share in the commercial banking space on Long Island and beyond.

The details

Dime Community Bank is currently the number one deposit market share holder on Greater Long Island, with approximately $15 billion in assets. The company says the name change and NYSE listing transfer are part of its broader rebranding efforts.

  • The name changes will be effective soon after the Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 28, 2026.
  • Dime will transfer its securities listing to the New York Stock Exchange on or around April 7, 2026.

The players

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.

The parent company of Dime Community Bank, with approximately $15 billion in assets and the number one deposit market share on Greater Long Island.

Dime Community Bank

A New York State-chartered trust company that will be rebranded as Dime Commercial Bank.

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

The stock exchange where Dime will transfer the listing of its securities.

Avinash Reddy

Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Dime Community Bancshares.

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What they’re saying

“As part of its rebrand, the Company put out an investor presentation which can be found here.”

— Avinash Reddy, Senior Executive Vice President – Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

What’s next

Shareholders will vote to approve the company's name change at the Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 28, 2026.

The takeaway

Dime's rebranding and NYSE listing transfer signals its strategic shift towards a greater focus on commercial banking services, as it looks to expand its presence and market share in the commercial banking space on Long Island and beyond.