Welcome to our dedicated page for Fifth Third Bancorp news (Ticker: FITB), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Fifth Third Bancorp stock.
Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) generates a steady flow of news as a multi-state bank holding company and parent of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. News coverage for FITB commonly reflects its role in consumer and commercial banking, its geographic expansion strategy, and its use of technology and partnerships to support customers and communities.
Investors and observers following Fifth Third news will see updates on strategic transactions, such as its Agreement and Plan of Merger with Comerica Incorporated and related regulatory milestones documented in joint press releases and Form 8-K filings. These items describe the planned multi-step corporate and bank mergers and the approvals obtained from regulators and shareholders, while also outlining the forward-looking risks associated with the transaction.
Fifth Third news also includes announcements about capital and balance sheet actions. Examples disclosed in recent filings and press releases include redemptions of certain preferred stock and subordinated notes, share repurchase agreements, and periodic earnings releases and investor presentations. These items provide insight into how the company manages its capital structure and communicates financial information to the market.
Operational and strategic updates are another key element of FITB news. The bank has issued releases on its Southeast expansion, milestone branch openings in Florida and the Carolinas, and its broader footprint strategy. It has also announced a definitive agreement to acquire Mechanics Bank’s Fannie Mae DUS business line to expand multifamily housing finance capabilities, as well as a multi-year partnership with Brex to provide an AI-enabled commercial card and finance platform for commercial banking clients.
Community and governance developments appear regularly in Fifth Third’s news flow, including small business appreciation campaigns, neighborhood investment initiatives, and changes to its Board of Directors. For readers tracking FITB, the news page offers a consolidated view of these regulatory, strategic, community and governance updates.
Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) expanded its Name, Image and Likeness program Team Fifth Third, welcoming 30 Division I college basketball student-athletes across nine universities including Michigan, Louisville, Cincinnati and Xavier. The program features social content on TikTok and Instagram and offers personalized financial education and one-on-one coaching.
The initiative continues Fifth Third’s collegiate partnerships and emphasizes athlete stories, community ties, and financial literacy for student-athletes. Full roster and program details available at the company website.
Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) appointed Derek J. Kerr, Barbara R. Smith and Michael G. Van de Ven to its Board of Directors, effective February 1, 2026.
The three directors bring extensive finance, operations and governance experience from the airline and metals sectors; committee assignments include Audit, Technology, Human Capital and Compensation, Risk and Compliance, and Nominating and Corporate Governance. The Board size increases to 16 directors.
Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) completed its merger with Comerica on February 2, 2026, creating the 9th-largest U.S. bank with approximately $294 billion in assets. The combined company gains scale in 17 of the 20 fastest-growing large U.S. markets and two recurring fee businesses each generating about $1 billion in revenue.
Management plans ~1,750 branches by 2030 (over half in Southeast, Texas, Arizona and California), 150 new de novo branches in Texas, and full system and brand conversions targeted for Q3 2026.
Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) will participate in the BofA Securities 2026 Financial Services Conference on February 10, 2026 at approximately 2:40 PM ET. Jamie Leonard, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Brennen Willingham, senior vice president and treasurer, will represent the company.
An audio webcast and any presentation slides will be available live and for about 14 days after the conference via the Investor Relations section of www.53.com, with slides provided in a printer-friendly format.
Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) received a 5-star rating in USA Today’s inaugural America’s Best Customer Service for Financial Services study, reflecting high marks from customers across friendliness, competence, availability and service.
The study surveyed more than 31,000 U.S. customers (Sep–Oct 2025) and considered >75,000 company reviews from prior studies. Fifth Third highlights investments in branch design, digital tools, Jeanie® virtual assistant and plans to extend the customer experience to Comerica customers later in 2026 as integration proceeds.
Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) announced a planned leadership transition in its Credit organization after the upcoming retirement of Greg Schroeck, chief credit officer, after nearly 40 years of service. Kristof Schneider, currently deputy chief credit officer, will succeed Schroeck and will join the bank’s Enterprise management team, reporting to Bob Shaffer, chief risk officer. Schroeck will remain in an advisory capacity through the second quarter to support a smooth handover. Schneider brings more than two decades of experience across commercial, middle market and special assets credit roles.
Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) was named among Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies™ for the third consecutive year on January 21, 2026.
The ranking surveys more than 3,700 executives, directors and analysts and evaluates companies across nine reputation criteria including long-term investment value, quality of management, innovativeness, and talent attraction and retention. Fifth Third was also cited in 2025 lists from Euromoney, Forbes, The Digital Banker, Global Private Banker and Global Finance.
Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) reported 4Q25 net income available to common shareholders of $699 million, or $1.04 diluted EPS, versus $608 million ($0.91) in 3Q25 and $582 million ($0.85) in 4Q24. Full‑year 2025 net income was $2.4 billion, or $3.53 diluted EPS. Key operating highlights: record NII, adjusted ROA 1.41% and ROTCE ex. AOCI 16.2%, CET1 capital of 10.77%, tangible book value per share up 21% YoY, loans +5% YoY, and AUM of $80 billion (+16% YoY). The company noted a $0.04 per‑share net negative impact from certain items in 4Q25.
Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) announced that its Fifth Third New Markets Development Company II received an $85 million New Markets Tax Credits award from the U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund on Jan. 16, 2026. This is the second NMTC award to Fifth Third within 15 months, following a $50 million allocation in Sept. 2024, and is intended to accelerate revitalization projects in distressed communities across the bank's footprint.
The NMTC program leverages federal credits to attract private capital, with the Treasury estimating $1 of federal investment generates $8 of private investment. The funding will support projects such as healthcare clinics, community facilities, affordable housing, small business growth, and workforce development.
Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) and Comerica (NYSE: CMA) received Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve approval and all material regulatory and shareholder approvals to combine, with the transaction expected to close on February 1, 2026 subject to remaining customary closing conditions. The merged company will become the ninth largest U.S. bank with $290 billion in assets and a footprint covering 17 of the 20 fastest-growing large U.S. markets.
Management cites immediate earnings accretion, no dilution to tangible book value per share, and a clear path to more than $500 million of annual revenue synergies; Comerica reported $77.4 billion in assets as of Sept. 30, 2025. Full system and brand conversions are planned later in 2026, and Comerica branches will continue to operate under the Comerica brand until conversions occur.