Fifth Third Bancorp Price & Performance (FITBO)

Fifth Third Bancorp's stock closed at $35.29 on April 25, well off its 52-week high of $49.07, but analysts remain largely upbeat. The consensus rating is "buy," with a median price target of $39.66. Despite recent share declines, the bank's forward P/E ratio and dividend yield continue to attract investors.12

Fifth Third is accelerating its shift toward the Southeast, aiming for half its branches in the region by 2028, up from 32% at the end of last year. The bank is simultaneously consolidating Midwestern locations, leveraging digital banking to manage attrition and reinvesting in high-growth markets.34

Fifth Third reported a 3% year-over-year increase in total loans and a 4% rise in net interest income for Q1 2025. Robust commercial lending and steady consumer loan growth fueled results, although the bank noted a slight dip in core deposits and a modest uptick in non-performing assets.56