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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 Bank (FITB) has been recognized by J.D. Power as the leader in banking mobile app satisfaction among regional banks in their 2025 U.S. Banking Mobile App Satisfaction Study. The bank's app, which serves over 2.4 million monthly users with over a billion annual engagements, also ranked #1 for Visual Appeal.
The next-generation mobile app, launched in 2022, offers key features including early pay access, real-time P2P payments, dark mode, streamlined direct deposit switching, SmartShield® security system, instant card controls, and real-time card tracking. The bank implemented hundreds of app enhancements in 2024, demonstrating its commitment to digital innovation.
Additionally, Fifth Third secured the top position for Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction in Florida for the second consecutive year in J.D. Power's 2025 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study.
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has announced its participation in the 2025 Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials Conference scheduled for June 10, 2025, at 7:30 AM ET. Bryan Preston, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will represent the company at the conference.
The presentation will be accessible through a live audio webcast and slides via the Investor Relations section of Fifth Third's website (www.53.com). The materials will remain available for approximately 14 days following the conference. Fifth Third, established in 1858, is one of the few U.S. banks recognized among Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® for several years.
Fifth Third Bank (NASDAQ: FITB) has launched a groundbreaking initiative offering free digital will creation services to all its customers through an exclusive partnership with Trust & Will. Starting immediately, millions of Fifth Third customers can create state-specific, attorney-approved wills online in under an hour at no cost. This initiative addresses a significant gap in estate planning, as revealed in Trust & Will's 2025 Estate Planning Report, which found that while 83% of Americans consider wills important, only 31% have one. The report also highlighted disparities in estate planning readiness across demographics, with younger adults, lower-income individuals, and women being less prepared than older generations, wealthier households, and men.
Fifth Third Bank (NASDAQ: FITB) celebrated its annual "Fifth Third Day" by gifting $1,053 toward 529 college savings accounts to more than 80 newborns born on May 3, 2025, in select Detroit and southwest Florida hospitals. The initiative, known as 'Fifth Third Babies,' included care packages with DoorDash gift cards and baby essentials. Since 2017, the program has provided over $730,000 in 529 plan funding to nearly 700 babies across seven states.
The bank is also running a social media sweepstakes from May 3-29, 2025, offering 53 winners the chance to receive $1,053 Gift of College cards for 529 college savings plans. The program, implemented across 19 hospitals in Detroit, Fort Myers, and Naples, reflects Fifth Third's commitment to improving financial access and mobility in its communities.
Fifth Third Bank (Nasdaq: FITB) has been awarded the 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces recognition for the fourth consecutive year. The award, based on employee feedback through Energage's engagement survey, recognizes organizations with exceptional people-first cultures.
Among more than 42,000 organizations invited to participate, Fifth Third's selection highlights its engaging and connected culture. Chief Human Resources Officer Nancy Pinckney emphasized how employees drive growth, foster connections, and maintain innovation, contributing to the bank's industry leadership.
The recognition process evaluated responses to Workplace Experience Themes, which serve as proven indicators of high performance. Energage CEO Eric Rubino noted that the award demonstrates organizational credibility and signals a company culture that values its workforce, particularly significant in today's competitive market.
Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) reported first quarter 2025 earnings of $0.71 per diluted share, compared to $0.85 in Q4 2024 and $0.70 in Q1 2024. Net income available to common shareholders was $478 million.
Key highlights include:
- Net interest income remained stable at $1,442 million with 4% year-over-year growth
- Net interest margin expanded for the 5th consecutive quarter to 3.03%
- Average loans increased 3% both sequentially and year-over-year
- Noninterest expense decreased 3% year-over-year
- Efficiency ratio improved to 61.0%
The bank's performance reflected resilient balance sheet management, with stable net charge-off ratios and continued expense discipline. Wealth & asset management revenue grew 7% year-over-year, while commercial payments revenue increased 6%. The bank executed $225 million in share repurchases during the quarter.
Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) reported first quarter 2025 earnings of $0.71 per diluted share, with net income available to common shareholders at $478 million. The quarter showed positive operating leverage driven by loan growth, net interest margin expansion, and expense discipline.
Key highlights include:
- Net interest income remained stable sequentially and grew 4% year-over-year
- Average loans increased 3% both sequentially and year-over-year
- Net interest margin expanded to 3.03%, marking the 5th consecutive quarterly increase
- Expenses decreased 3% compared to 1Q24
- Generated 20% more commercial new quality relationships compared to 1Q24
The bank's performance reflected its resilient balance sheet and diversified business mix. The quarter included a negative $0.02 per share impact from certain items. The company executed $225 million in share repurchases during the quarter and achieved a 5% increase in tangible book value per share, excluding AOCI, over the past year.