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Fifth Third Bancorp reports news as a U.S. bank holding company and the indirect parent of Fifth Third Bank, National Association, a federally chartered bank. Company updates cover earnings, loan and deposit trends, net interest income and margin, balance-sheet management, and integration following the completed Comerica merger into Fifth Third Financial Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary.
Recurring developments also include branch expansion, commercial real estate and multifamily lending through the Fannie Mae DUS program, debt exchange activity, annual meeting results, Community Reinvestment Act performance, community-development programs, financial access initiatives, and service activities across the bank's footprint.
Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) was named Editors’ Choice: Best Lender for Buying Now and Refinancing Later by U.S. News & World Report on March 18, 2026.
The award highlights Fifth Third’s mortgage tools, including its Rate Drop Protector, and notes the bank originated $7.4 billion in mortgages in 2025.
Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the seventh consecutive year on March 18, 2026. Fifth Third is one of three banks on the 2026 list of 138 honorees, recognized for robust ethics, compliance and governance programs.
The 2026 honorees outperformed a comparable global index by 8.2 percentage points from January 2021–December 2025, and Ethisphere evaluated applicants using its Ethics Quotient® with 240+ documented proof points.
Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) was named among America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC on March 17, 2026.
For the fourth consecutive year, Fifth Third ranked 4th among banks and 77th overall out of 933 companies evaluated. The company emphasized commitment to stakeholders and long-term shareholder value.
Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) launched new cash flow and spending insights in its mobile app on March 17, 2026, enabling customers to track category spending, view projected savings, and set automated savings goals without leaving the banking environment.
The app serves 2.4 million monthly users, supports >1 billion digital interactions annually, and is recognized as the No. 1 mobile banking app for regional banks by J.D. Power. Features integrate with Fifth Third Momentum Banking® benefits, including $0 monthly maintenance fees and early pay access.
Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) will participate in the RBC Capital Markets Financial Institutions Conference on March 11, 2026, at approximately 11:20 AM ET. Bryan Preston, CFO, and Kevin Khanna, head of commercial bank, will represent the company.
Audio webcast and presentation slides will be available live and for about 14 days after the conference via the Investor Relations section of the company website, with printer-friendly slide formats provided.
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.