Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) stock
Financials · Regional Banks
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) is a Regional Banks company in the Financials sector, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. As of October 23, 2026, FITB closed at $52.98, a market capitalization of $48.05 billion, the 240th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $11.13 billion in revenue (+50% year over year) and $2.90 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 17.8x trailing earnings and 10.7x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: +30.1% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: +7.1% a year
- 52-week range: $40.68 – $59.50
- Gross margin 0.0%, operating margin 35.1%
- Dividend yield: 3.17%, 15 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: B- across 9 metrics
- 38th largest of 76 Financials stocks in the S&P 500
FITB price chart
1Y price change: +25.9% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FITB | +3.3% | +16.0% | +30.1% | +36.8% | +7.1% | +13.5% | +12.9% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1980.
FITB key statistics
- Market cap
- $48.0B
- #240 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 17.8x
- Forward P/E
- 10.7x
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.98
- Revenue (TTM)
- $11.1B
- +50%
- Free cash flow
- $2.9B
- Gross margin
- 0.0%
- Operating margin
- 35.1%
- Return on equity
- 9.4%
- Dividend yield
- 3.17%
- 52-week range
- $40.68 – $59.50
- Beta
- 0.99
- Price / sales
- 4.3x
- EV / EBITDA
- —
- Debt / equity
- —
- Employees
- 25,069
FITB report card
B-Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth50.0%A
- Gross margin0.0%F
- Operating margin35.1%A
- FCF margin26.0%A
- Return on equity9.4%D
- Net debt / EBITDA——
- Forward P/E10.7xA
- PEG ratio1.7xC
- Shareholder yield3.6%B
- Share count change / yr0.1%C
Fifth Third Bancorp financials
Revenue went from $558.0M in fiscal 2016 to $577.0M in fiscal 2023, growing 0.5% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $558.0M | $554.0M | $549.0M | $565.0M | $559.0M | $600.0M | $589.0M | $577.0M |
| Net income | $1.5B | $2.2B | $2.2B | $2.5B | $1.4B | $2.8B | $2.4B | $2.3B |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.91 | $2.81 | $3.06 | $3.33 | $1.83 | $3.73 | $3.35 | $3.22 |
| Free cash flow | — | $1.3B | $2.7B | $1.6B | $66.0M | $2.4B | $6.1B | $4.0B |
| Buybacks | $661.0M | $1.6B | $1.5B | $1.8B | $0 | $1.4B | $100.0M | $200.0M |
| Dividends paid | $402.0M | $430.0M | $565.0M | $753.0M | $858.0M | $897.0M | $927.0M | $1.1B |
| Diluted shares | 764.5M | 740.7M | 685.5M | 720.1M | 719.7M | 711.2M | 695.0M | 687.7M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into FITB?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $60.3B and $2.9B of trailing free cash flow, Fifth Third Bancorp needs to grow free cash flow about 11.6% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 8.6% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 16.5x vs. median 11.2x (10th–90th percentile 7.7x–18.7x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
FITB dividend
- Dividend yield
- 3.17%
- Annual dividend
- $1.68
- Years of increases
- 15
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 7.4%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 54%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
FITB analyst price targets
21 analysts' average 12-month target is $61.49 (+16% vs. $52.98). Targets range from $55.00 to $67.00. 82% rate it a buy.
FITB earnings
Next report: January 19, 2027. Fifth Third Bancorp has beaten EPS estimates 1 quarters in a row.
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | $0.82 | $0.90 | +9.7% |
| Jul 17, 2026 | $0.84 | $0.83 | -1.2% |
| Apr 17, 2026 | $0.22 | $0.15 | -32.2% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $0.99 | $1.04 | +4.9% |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.86 | $0.91 | +5.9% |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.87 | $0.88 | +1.5% |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.70 | $0.71 | +1.4% |
| Jan 21, 2025 | $0.87 | $0.90 | +3.0% |
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FITB news
- 3 Regional Bank Stocks Investors Are Watching As Higher Rates Pressure Funding Costs · Oct 25, 2026
- Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) Posted Strong Q3 2026 Earnings After Its Largest Conversion · Oct 21, 2026
- Fifth Third Bancorp to Participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference · Oct 20, 2026
- Company News for Oct 20, 2026 · Oct 20, 2026
- FITB Q3 Deep Dive: Integration Progress and Deposit Growth Drive Steady Performance · Oct 20, 2026
FITB stock FAQ
What is FITB's market cap?
Fifth Third Bancorp's market capitalization is $48.05 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 240th in the S&P 500.
What is FITB's P/E ratio?
FITB trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.8x and a forward P/E of 10.7x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 11.2x.
Does FITB pay a dividend?
Yes. Fifth Third Bancorp pays $1.68 per share a year, a 3.17% yield. It has raised its dividend 15 years in a row. Dividends grew 7.4% a year over the last five years.
How much has FITB stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, FITB returned +30.1% over one year, +7.1% a year over five years, +13.5% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is FITB stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Fifth Third Bancorp must grow free cash flow about 12% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 9% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the FITB price target?
21 analysts cover FITB with an average 12-month price target of $61.49, +16% from the current price. 82% of them rate it a buy.
When does FITB report earnings?
Fifth Third Bancorp is expected to report earnings on January 19, 2027. It has beaten EPS estimates 1 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Fifth Third Bancorp have?
Fifth Third Bancorp has about 25,069 full-time employees, or $443,775 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology