Looking back on regional banks stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) and its peers.

Regional banks, financial institutions operating within specific geographic areas, serve as intermediaries between local depositors and borrowers. They benefit from rising interest rates that improve net interest margins (the difference between loan yields and deposit costs), digital transformation reducing operational expenses, and local economic growth driving loan demand. However, these banks face headwinds from fintech competition, deposit outflows to higher-yielding alternatives, credit deterioration (increasing loan defaults) during economic slowdowns, and regulatory compliance costs. Recent concerns about regional bank stability following high-profile failures and significant commercial real estate exposure present additional challenges.

The 94 regional banks stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q3. As a group, revenues missed analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.1%.

In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady as they are up 3.7% on average since the latest earnings results.

Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM)

With roots dating back to 1910 and a name that evokes the historic "dime savings banks" of America's past, Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) is a New York-based bank holding company that provides commercial banking and financial services to businesses and consumers throughout Greater Long Island.

Dime Community Bancshares reported revenues of $115.6 million, up 32% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 2.4%. Despite the top-line beat, it was still a slower quarter for the company with a significant miss of analysts’ EPS estimates.

Stuart H. Lubow, President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company, stated, “Third quarter results were marked by strong growth in core deposits and business loans, good progress in diversifying our balance sheet, and continued net interest margin expansion.

Unsurprisingly, the stock is down 3.6% since reporting and currently trades at $28.59.

Read our full report on Dime Community Bancshares here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Best Q3: Customers Bancorp (NYSE: CUBI)

Originally founded with a "high-tech, high-touch" branch-light banking strategy, Customers Bancorp (NYSE: CUBI) is a bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer banking services through its Customers Bank subsidiary, with a focus on business lending and digital banking.

Customers Bancorp reported revenues of $232.1 million, up 38.9% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 7%. The business had a stunning quarter with an impressive beat of analysts’ net interest income estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ revenue estimates.

The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 5.2% since reporting. It currently trades at $68.95.

Is now the time to buy Customers Bancorp? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Weakest Q3: The Bancorp (NASDAQ: TBBK)

Operating behind the scenes of many popular fintech apps and prepaid cards you might use daily, The Bancorp (NASDAQ: TBBK) is a bank holding company that specializes in providing banking services to fintech companies and offering specialty lending products.

The Bancorp reported revenues of $174.6 million, up 38.8% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 10%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ revenue estimates and a significant miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 17.1% since the results and currently trades at $64.

Read our full analysis of The Bancorp’s results here.

Byline Bancorp (NYSE: BY)

Ranking as the fifth most active Small Business Administration lender in the country, Byline Bancorp (NYSE: BY) is a Chicago-based bank that provides banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, commercial real estate developers, and consumers.

Byline Bancorp reported revenues of $115.7 million, up 13.6% year on year. This result beat analysts’ expectations by 4.5%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter as it also recorded a solid beat of analysts’ revenue estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ net interest income estimates.

The stock is up 5.5% since reporting and currently trades at $28.12.

Read our full, actionable report on Byline Bancorp here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Origin Bancorp (NYSE: OBK)

Founded in 1912 during the early boom days of Louisiana banking, Origin Bancorp (NYSE: OBK) is a financial holding company that provides personalized banking services to businesses, municipalities, and individuals across Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Origin Bancorp reported revenues of $109.8 million, up 21% year on year. This number topped analysts’ expectations by 7.6%. It was a very strong quarter as it also logged a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ revenue estimates.

The stock is up 6.3% since reporting and currently trades at $36.53.

Read our full, actionable report on Origin Bancorp here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Market Update

In response to the Fed’s rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has been gradually trending down from its post-pandemic peak, trending closer to the Fed’s 2% target. Despite higher borrowing costs, the economy has avoided flashing recessionary signals. This is the much-desired soft landing that many investors hoped for. The recent rate cuts (0.5% in September and 0.25% in November 2024) have bolstered the stock market, making 2024 a strong year for equities. Donald Trump’s presidential win in November sparked additional market gains, sending indices to record highs in the days following his victory. However, debates continue over possible tariffs and corporate tax adjustments, raising questions about economic stability in 2025.

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