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Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$42.93 +0.67 (+1.59%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)
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Fifth Third Bancorp - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 18 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
9

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Fifth Third Bancorp in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for FITB.

Consensus Price Target

$45.32
5.58% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fifth Third Bancorp, the average price target is $45.32. The highest price target for FITB is $54.00, while the lowest price target for FITB is $32.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.58% from the current price of $42.93.
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FITB Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/23/23 to 12/22/24		1 Month Ago
11/23/23 to 11/22/24		3 Months Ago
9/24/23 to 9/23/24		1 Year Ago
12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$45.32$43.62$41.16$32.41
Forecasted Upside5.58% Upside-8.94% Downside-3.93% Downside-5.99% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

FITB Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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FITB Price Targets by Month

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Fifth Third Bancorp Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFifth Third BancorpFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.50
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside5.58% Upside18.66% Upside14.53% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/4/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
4 of 5 stars		 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$45.00 ➝ $51.00+8.40%
12/3/2024Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars		 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$49.00 ➝ $54.00+13.52%
11/22/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars		 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$43.00 ➝ $52.00+8.56%
11/15/2024Wells Fargo & Company
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$52.00 ➝ $54.00+14.26%
10/21/2024Baird R W
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		D. George
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/21/2024Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$43.00 ➝ $51.00+15.07%
10/2/2024Evercore ISI
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$46.00 ➝ $47.00+11.35%
9/30/2024Morgan Stanley
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$47.00 ➝ $51.00+18.99%
7/22/2024Bank of America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$42.00 ➝ $45.00+10.84%
7/22/2024Argus
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$42.00 ➝ $46.00+13.27%
7/22/2024Royal Bank of Canada
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$38.00 ➝ $43.00+6.25%
7/3/2024Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$42.00 ➝ $43.00+16.97%
6/11/2024Stephens
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$41.00 ➝ $41.00+15.10%
5/31/2024Wolfe Research
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$43.00+17.01%
5/1/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$37.50 ➝ $39.50+8.34%
4/22/2024DA Davidson
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$37.00 ➝ $39.00+7.29%
4/4/2024UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$42.00 ➝ $39.00+10.26%
4/1/2024Robert W. Baird
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Neutral$32.00-14.00%
12/18/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$32.00 ➝ $36.00+2.56%
8/24/2023Raymond James
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
7/21/2023Wedbush
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOutperform$32.00 ➝ $33.00+12.78%
1/6/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower Target$44.00 ➝ $37.00+11.68%

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Should I Buy Fifth Third Bancorp Stock? FITB Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Fifth Third Bancorp pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fifth Third Bancorp
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Fifth Third Bancorp:

  • Fifth Third Bancorp's stock is currently trading at $47.57, which is near its one-year high of $49.07, indicating strong market performance and investor confidence.
  • Institutional ownership is high at 83.79%, suggesting that many professional investors believe in the company's potential for growth and stability.
  • Recent increases in positions by major investors, such as Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. raising its stake by 3.7%, reflect positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • The company has demonstrated resilience with a market capitalization of $31.90 billion and a PE ratio of 15.80, indicating it is reasonably valued compared to its earnings.
  • Fifth Third Bancorp has shown a strong performance in recent quarters, with significant trading volumes, which can indicate liquidity and investor interest.

Fifth Third Bancorp
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Fifth Third Bancorp for these reasons:

  • Recent insider selling, including an executive vice president selling 7,500 shares, may raise concerns about the company's future performance and insider confidence.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a one-year low of $30.01, indicating potential volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
  • Despite recent gains, the price-to-earnings growth ratio of 2.30 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate, which could limit future upside.
  • The company's quick ratio of 0.82 indicates that it may have liquidity issues, as it suggests that current assets are not sufficient to cover current liabilities.
  • Market conditions and economic factors could impact the financial services sector, potentially affecting Fifth Third Bancorp's performance negatively.

FITB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fifth Third Bancorp is $45.32, with a high forecast of $54.00 and a low forecast of $32.00.

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fifth Third Bancorp in the last twelve months. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FITB shares.

According to analysts, Fifth Third Bancorp's stock has a predicted upside of 5.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Fifth Third Bancorp's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Fifth Third Bancorp has been rated by research analysts at Baird R W, Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Fifth Third Bancorp more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Fifth Third Bancorp is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how FITB compares to other companies.

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