Fifth Third Bancorp is a midsize regional bank in the US, with total assets of over $210 billion as of December 2025. The bank is set to close its acquisition of Comercia on Feb. 1, 2026. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifth Third has a strong presence in the US Midwest and is currently expanding in the US Southeast. The bank provides a diversified set of financial services in retail banking, commercial banking, card and Treasury management, wealth and asset management, and capital markets.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Fifth Third Bancorp, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has returned 0.55% so far this year and 42.71% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, FITB has achieved an annualized return of 10.85%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
FITB
1M-3.86%
6M6.92%
YTD0.55%
1Y42.71%
5Y4.17%
10Y10.85%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
7.19%
0.11%
-5.22%
0.92%
2025
4.09%
-0.02%
-10.30%
-7.54%
6.53%
8.24%
1.89%
11.69%
-1.38%
-6.20%
4.90%
7.91%
2024
-0.17%
0.12%
9.18%
-1.38%
1.60%
-3.44%
16.03%
0.97%
0.78%
2.18%
10.08%
-11.90%
2023
9.34%
1.40%
-26.41%
-2.75%
-7.19%
7.15%
10.27%
-8.48%
-5.38%
-6.51%
22.41%
19.14%
2022
1.45%
7.38%
-9.01%
-14.10%
4.26%
-15.22%
1.85%
0.86%
-6.28%
9.82%
1.20%
-9.76%
2021
4.21%
19.41%
5.91%
8.40%
2.81%
-9.90%
-5.74%
6.09%
8.79%
2.14%
-4.05%
0.69%
2020
-8.08%
-14.95%
-38.61%
33.50%
7.90%
-1.53%
2.85%
3.40%
4.41%
9.79%
7.60%
6.45%
2019
15.75%
2.34%
-9.28%
12.71%
-7.99%
5.56%
5.32%
-10.64%
4.58%
5.67%
2.86%
1.15%
2018
6.12%
-0.30%
-3.85%
4.74%
-7.84%
-7.09%
3.35%
-1.27%
-6.09%
-3.95%
2.84%
-16.68%
2017
-4.50%
4.06%
-8.86%
-4.35%
-3.42%
11.46%
1.95%
-2.57%
6.88%
4.11%
4.95%
-0.85%
2016
11.71%
2.83%
-5.53%
8.83%
5.83%
1.19%
6.98%
18.81%
2.82%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of FITB compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Fifth Third Bancorp volatility is 1.80%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
214.38B
212.93B
214.57B
207.45B
211.12B
204.68B
169.37B
146.07B
142.19B
142.18B
141.08B
138.71B
130.44B
121.89B
116.97B
111.01B
113.38B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
21.72B
19.65B
19.17B
17.33B
22.21B
23.11B
21.20B
16.25B
16.37B
16.21B
15.84B
15.63B
14.59B
13.72B
13.20B
14.05B
13.50B
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
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Law firm Monteverde & Associates is investigating several corporate mergers and acquisitions, including transactions involving Warner Bros. Discovery, trueCar, Comerica, and Fifth Third Bancorp.
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Proposed merger with Comerica with defined ownership percentage post-merger
The Portnoy Law Firm is investigating potential corporate misconduct in the proposed acquisition of Comerica by Fifth Third Bancorp, alleging improper deal protections and questionable motivations by Comerica's CEO.
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The bank is mentioned as the potential acquirer but no specific negative actions are directly attributed to them
Law firm investigating potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches for several companies involved in mergers, encouraging shareholders to contact them about their legal rights.
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Merging with Comerica Incorporated, with shareholders expected to own 73% of combined company
Law firm Monteverde & Associates is investigating potential merger-related shareholder actions for four companies involving potential mergers and acquisitions.
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Will own approximately 73% of combined company after merger with Comerica
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The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive, improve return on assets, and expand market presence without negatively impacting book value
Law firm investigating potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches for multiple companies involving mergers, acquisitions, and sales transactions.
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Proposed merger with Comerica Incorporated being examined for potential legal implications