Zacks Research Issues Optimistic Forecast for FITB Earnings

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB - Free Report) - Investment analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Fifth Third Bancorp in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, February 11th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the financial services provider will earn $0.96 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $0.92. The consensus estimate for Fifth Third Bancorp's current full-year earnings is $3.67 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Fifth Third Bancorp's FY2025 earnings at $3.56 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.91 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.03 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.05 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.01 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $4.00 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $4.87 EPS.

FITB has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increased their price target on Fifth Third Bancorp from $45.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock a "market perform" rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 4th. Citigroup increased their price target on Fifth Third Bancorp from $43.00 to $52.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Friday, November 22nd. Truist Financial increased their price target on Fifth Third Bancorp from $51.00 to $52.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 22nd. StockNews.com cut Fifth Third Bancorp from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Wednesday, November 6th. Finally, Barclays increased their target price on Fifth Third Bancorp from $51.00 to $56.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Monday, January 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have given a hold rating and ten have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Fifth Third Bancorp currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $46.75.

Fifth Third Bancorp Price Performance

FITB stock traded up $0.48 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $44.06. 4,676,808 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,714,024. The company has a market cap of $29.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.03, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.23. The stock's 50 day moving average is $43.70 and its 200 day moving average is $43.52. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.80. Fifth Third Bancorp has a 12-month low of $33.03 and a 12-month high of $49.07.

Fifth Third Bancorp Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st were paid a dividend of $0.37 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 31st. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.36%. Fifth Third Bancorp's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 47.13%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Fifth Third Bancorp

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in FITB. Mufg Securities Americas Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Fifth Third Bancorp during the fourth quarter worth $470,000. Man Group plc boosted its position in shares of Fifth Third Bancorp by 36.5% during the fourth quarter. Man Group plc now owns 72,395 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $3,061,000 after buying an additional 19,371 shares during the period. Nomura Holdings Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Fifth Third Bancorp during the fourth quarter worth $934,000. NorthRock Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Fifth Third Bancorp during the fourth quarter worth $457,000. Finally, Hudson Bay Capital Management LP purchased a new position in shares of Fifth Third Bancorp during the fourth quarter worth $9,515,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.79% of the company's stock.

Fifth Third Bancorp Company Profile

Fifth Third Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Fifth Third Bank, National Association that engages in the provision of a range of financial products and services in the United States. It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, Consumer and Small Business Banking, and Wealth and Asset Management.