Dividend Capture Strategy: 5 High Yield Stocks to Buy in April

4. Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:DCOM)

Ex-Dividend Date: April 17

Dividend Yield as of March 30: 3.02%

On March 16, Piper Sandler initiated coverage of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:DCOM) with an Overweight rating. It set a $37 price target on the stock, up from $36. The firm’s view is tied to a continued recovery in net interest margin. It expects that trend to gain more support from meaningful loan repricing over 2026 and 2027.

During the Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO Stuart Lubow pointed to steady progress on the company’s strategic plan. Core EPS came in at $0.79 for the quarter, up 88% from the prior year. He linked the performance to record quarterly revenue of $124 million. He also highlighted strong organic growth. Core deposits increased by $1.2 billion year over year, without any contribution from purchase accounting tied to acquisitions.

Business loans moved higher as well, rising more than $175 million sequentially and over $500 million compared to the prior year. Looking ahead to 2026, Lubow outlined a few key priorities. He said the company plans to take advantage of loan repricing opportunities over the next two years, which should support revenue growth. He also noted that the company is targeting an efficiency ratio below 50% for 2026.

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:DCOM) operates through its subsidiary, Dime Community Bank. The bank provides a full range of commercial and consumer banking services, including deposit products for businesses, individuals, and local municipalities.