Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.00
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (DCOM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
38.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
DCOM Dividend Income Check
Safety
38.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is falling.
DCOM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$1.00
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout38.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout24.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR1.4%
5Y CAGR-8.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.6%
1Y Total Return53.2%
5Y Total Return33.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,33610Y ago$17,45620Y ago$24,944
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
DCOM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
DCOM Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. distributes 38.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 24.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
DCOM does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.4% and 5-year CAGR of -8.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DCOM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 2.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 33.4%, with dividends contributing 15.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,456 today.
DCOM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.93
Avg/Payment$0.2465
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 2.70% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 3.24% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 3.59% | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 3.47% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 3.97% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 3.13% | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 3.18% | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 4.07% | Jul 24, 2024 |
DCOM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
38.8% payout
Streak
0Y
-8.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.6%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCOMDime Community Bancs… | $1.7B | 2.6% | 38.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.1% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
 TRSTTrustCo Bank Corp NY | $925M | 2.9% | 45.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 PFBCPreferred Bank | $1.2B | 3.0% | 28.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
 CTBICommunity Trust Banc… | $1.2B | 2.9% | 36.7% | 31 | Sustainable |
2nd  KRNYKearny Financial Cor… | $533M | 5.2% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  NFBKNorthfield Bancorp, … | $602M | 3.7% | 26.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  BCBPBCB Bancorp, Inc. | $192M | 5.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
DCOM Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.37 | 42.2% | 2.37x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 1.0% | 4 | $0.55 | 181.8% | 0.55x | 4.1% |
| 2023 | $0.99 | 3.1% | 4 | $2.29 | 43.2% | 2.31x | 4.1% |
| 2022 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.73 | 25.7% | 3.89x | 4.0% |
| 2021 | $0.96 | -36.8% | 4 | $2.45 | 39.2% | 2.55x | 4.0% |
| 2020 | $1.52 | 2.7% | 8 | $1.74 | 87.4% | 1.14x | 6.3% |
| 2019 | $1.48 | 0.0% | 8 | $1.01 | 146.5% | 0.68x | 6.1% |
| 2018 | $1.48 | 0.0% | 8 | $1.38 | 107.2% | 0.93x | 6.1% |
| 2017 | $1.48 | 0.0% | 8 | $1.38 | 107.2% | 0.93x | 6.1% |
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DCOM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DCOM stock.
How much dividend does DCOM pay per share?
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (DCOM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.00 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is DCOM's next ex-dividend date?
DCOM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DCOM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is DCOM's dividend safe?
DCOM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +38.8% and FCF payout ratio of +24.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has DCOM increased its dividend?
DCOM has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -8.0%.
How often does DCOM pay dividends?
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.00 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DCOM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DCOM five years ago would be worth approximately $13,336 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DCOM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DCOM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.