Restricted stock grant to FIFTH THIRD BANCORP (FITB) EVP

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP executive Christian Gonzalez reported an equity award under the company’s incentive plan. On February 18, 2026, he acquired 6,765 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units at a stated price of $0.00 per share, with no consideration paid.

The restricted stock units were granted pursuant to the Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan and are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. Following this award, his directly owned common stock holdings increased to 12,483 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Gonzalez Christian

Role EVP & CLO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	6,765	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,483 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Restricted Stock Units granted pursuant to Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan subject to vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. Granted pursuant to Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan. No consideration paid.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Gonzalez Christian

(Last) (First) (Middle)

38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA

(Street)

CINCINNATI OH 45202

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIFTH THIRD BANCORP [ FITB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & CLO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock(1)	02/18/2026		A		6,765	A	$0(2)	12,483	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted Stock Units granted pursuant to Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan subject to vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

2. Granted pursuant to Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan. No consideration paid.

Remarks:

	/s/ Stephanie Meade, as Attorney-in-Fact for Christian Gonzalez	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did FIFTH THIRD BANCORP (FITB) report for Christian Gonzalez?

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP reported that EVP & CLO Christian Gonzalez received an equity award of restricted stock units. The grant reflects part of his compensation under the company’s incentive plan rather than an open-market purchase or sale of existing shares.

How many shares were granted to Christian Gonzalez in the latest FITB Form 4?

Christian Gonzalez was granted 6,765 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. These units represent a stock-based compensation award under FIFTH THIRD BANCORP’s incentive plan and increase his directly owned common stock position to 12,483 shares after the transaction.

What is the vesting schedule for Christian Gonzalez’s new FITB restricted stock units?

The 6,765 restricted stock units granted to Christian Gonzalez vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the grant date, meaning one-third of the units will vest each year over a three-year period, subject to plan terms.

Did Christian Gonzalez pay cash for the FIFTH THIRD BANCORP shares reported on Form 4?

No cash was paid for these shares. The filing states the restricted stock units were granted with no consideration paid under the Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan, making this a stock-based compensation award rather than a market purchase.

What is Christian Gonzalez’s FITB common stock ownership after the award?

After the restricted stock unit grant, Christian Gonzalez directly owns 12,483 shares of FIFTH THIRD BANCORP common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 6,765 shares reported in the Form 4 and reflects his updated direct ownership position.

What role does Christian Gonzalez hold at FIFTH THIRD BANCORP related to this Form 4?

Christian Gonzalez is identified as FIFTH THIRD BANCORP’s Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (EVP & CLO). The reported equity grant represents part of his executive compensation, awarded under the company’s incentive compensation plan rather than through market transactions.