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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) 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.
Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) said its subsidiary Fifth Third Bank submitted a redemption notice to redeem all outstanding 3.850% Subordinated Notes due March 15, 2026 (CUSIP 31677AAB0), originally issued in the principal amount of $750 million. The notes will be redeemed on or after the February 13, 2026 redemption date at 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
The action affects the Bank’s subordinated debt maturing March 15, 2026, and will settle through the issuing and paying agent per the notes’ terms.
Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) and Comerica (NYSE: CMA) shareholders approved their merger, with Fifth Third shareholders voting 99.7% in favor and Comerica stockholders voting 97.0% in favor. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Combined, the firms will form the ninth largest US bank with about $290 billion in assets and a footprint across 17 of the 20 fastest-growing large U.S. markets. Comerica reported $77.4 billion in total assets as of Sept. 30, 2025. Management said the merger will combine Fifth Third’s retail and digital capabilities with Comerica’s middle market franchise.
Fifth Third Bank (NASDAQ: FITB) announced that Fifth Third Private Bank was named a Best Private Bank (US, Regional) for the seventh consecutive year and was also named Best Private Bank or Wealth Manager for Net Worth up to $5 Million (Global) by Global Finance in its 2026 World’s Best Private Bank Awards.
The recognition highlights the Private Bank's consultative advisory approach, digital and data-driven personalization, and focus on multi-generational and cross-border wealth needs for high-net-worth clients. Company leaders emphasized client empowerment, long-term guidance, and expert advisers as drivers of the honor.
Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) awarded nearly $145,000 in combined tips and grants through its third annual “Swap, Snap, Share” small business campaign on December 17, 2025. Employees left more than 1,600 tips of $53 and randomly selected 11 businesses to receive $5,300 grants after more than 2,500 entries.
Since 2023, the program has engaged over 4,000 employees, highlighted more than 7,500 small businesses, delivered over $150,000 in tips and nearly $250,000 in grants, and supports Fifth Third’s work with 505,000 small business customers across a 12-state footprint.