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Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial-services company headquartered in Cincinnati. The company has over $200 billion in assets and operates numerous full-service banking branches and ATMs throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Manan Gosalia maintains Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $57 to $52.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Fifth Third Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $52

Analysts' ratings for Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 8 analysts.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Fifth Third Bancorp and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $50.88, accompanied by a high estimate of $56.00 and a low estimate of $47.00. This current average has increased by 1.76% from the previous average price target of $50.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741208455_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Fifth Third Bancorp. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Terry McEvoy</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gerard Cassidy</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Winter</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gerard Cassidy</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Siefers</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Fifth Third Bancorp. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Fifth Third Bancorp compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Fifth Third Bancorp's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Fifth Third Bancorp's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Fifth Third Bancorp</h2>
Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial-services company headquartered in Cincinnati. The company has over $200 billion in assets and operates numerous full-service banking branches and ATMs throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina.
<h3>Fifth Third Bancorp: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Fifth Third Bancorp displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 3.28%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Fifth Third Bancorp's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 27.16%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.22%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Fifth Third Bancorp's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.27%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.06.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Deep Dive Into Fifth Third Bancorp Stock: Analyst Perspectives (8 Ratings)

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Terry McEvoy reiterates Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) with a Equal-Weight and maintains $51 price target.

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Stephens & Co. Reiterates Equal-Weight on Fifth Third Bancorp, Maintains $51 Price Target

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Fifth Third Bancorp's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NYSE">FITB</a>) short percent of float has risen 20.45% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 24.98 million shares sold short, which is 4.3% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.89 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Fifth Third Bancorp Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739799018_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Fifth Third Bancorp has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Fifth Third Bancorp's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Fifth Third Bancorp's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 0.92%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Peering Into Fifth Third Bancorp's Recent Short Interest

Analysts' ratings for Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 11 analysts.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Fifth Third Bancorp, revealing an average target of $51.55, a high estimate of $56.00, and a low estimate of $47.00. Marking an increase of 5.64%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $48.80. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739210432_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Fifth Third Bancorp. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Gerard Cassidy</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Winter</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gerard Cassidy</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Siefers</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Konrad</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Siefers</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Horowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Whit Mayo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Fifth Third Bancorp. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Fifth Third Bancorp compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Fifth Third Bancorp's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FITB/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Fifth Third Bancorp analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Fifth Third Bancorp: A Closer Look</h2>
Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial-services company headquartered in Cincinnati. The company has over $200 billion in assets and operates numerous full-service banking branches and ATMs throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina.
<h3>Breaking Down Fifth Third Bancorp's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Fifth Third Bancorp's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 4.12%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Fifth Third Bancorp's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 27.1%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Fifth Third Bancorp's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 3.22%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Fifth Third Bancorp's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.27%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.07, Fifth Third Bancorp adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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11 Analysts Assess Fifth Third Bancorp: What You Need To Know

RBC Capital analyst Gerard Cassidy reiterates Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $47 price target.

RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Fifth Third Bancorp, Maintains $47 Price Target

Running a business comes with its fair share of challenges, especially when trying to operate debt-free. Sean, a small-business owner from Lake Charles, Louisiana, recently <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LEv8i-l2yc">called</a> into Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadership podcast to discuss one specific struggle: his family-owned business couldn't seem to ditch their company credit cards for debit cards.
Sean and his two brothers run an environmental consulting company specializing in portable water and sewer treatment. With 15 employees and $3 million in annual revenue, they've prioritized eliminating debt. But they hit a roadblock when their national bank claimed it couldn't issue debit cards to employees unless they were signers on the account. This left Sean wondering how Dave's larger organization operated without <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-business-credit-cards-for-startups">company credit cards</a>.
Dave's response probably surprised some listeners, as he exclaimed, "That's not true. They will not, but they can."
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Dave explained that his business, which generates $300 million in revenue, operates without company credit cards. Instead, they use debit cards and none of their employees are signers on the account. The key, he said, is working with a regional bank instead of a national giant like Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) or Fifth Third Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>).
According to Dave, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42464301/how-will-big-banks-fare-under-trump-in-2025">big banks</a> often don't care about smaller businesses. "I&#8217;m a big enough fish that I can get them to do whatever the flip I want, but I don&#8217;t own the bank either, so you can find somebody that&#8217;ll do it if you want to do it."
He encouraged Sean to shop around for a bank willing to accommodate his company's goals. Dave noted that regional banks are more likely to issue debit cards without requiring all employees to be account signers.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Debit Cards Are Better</h2>
Sean's desire to switch to debit cards ties directly into his goal of living debt-free and eventually <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43085752/its-a-bankers-scam-dave-ramsey-blasts-the-fico-score-system-i-cant-rent-an-apartment-but-i-can-write-a-check-for-the-whole-complex">achieving a zero credit score</a>. Dave emphasized that using debit cards over credit cards doesn't just align with these goals and changes how employees think about spending.
"When employees use debit cards, they know they're <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/05/39083337/5-reasons-why-you-should-reach-for-a-credit-card-instead-of-a-debit-card-next-time-you-pay">spending actual money directly</a> from the company's account," Dave explained. "It makes them more careful. It's like they're walking around with cash in an envelope. They're more cautious because they understand it's real money."
Dave added that his organization has seen noticeable changes in employee behavior since switching to debit cards. Team members are more thoughtful about expenses, whether for client lunches or other business-related charges. This cultural shift, he said, is invaluable.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Addressing Risks</h2>
Sean worried about the risks of misuse with debit cards, but Dave pointed out that these risks also exist with credit cards. "If an employee makes unauthorized purchases, it's not fraud; it's employee misbehavior," he said. "And whether it's a credit card or a debit card, you're still responsible for what they put on it."
Dave argued that the real solution lies in choosing trustworthy employees and maintaining accountability. His team's debit card purchases are reviewed regularly and any questionable charges are addressed immediately.
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Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) has been analyzed by 10 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $52.0, along with a high estimate of $56.00 and a low estimate of $47.00. This current average has increased by 6.12% from the previous average price target of $49.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737669657_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Fifth Third Bancorp. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Peter Winter</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gerard Cassidy</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Siefers</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Konrad</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Siefers</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Horowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Whit Mayo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Fifth Third Bancorp. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Fifth Third Bancorp compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Fifth Third Bancorp's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Fifth Third Bancorp's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FITB/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Fifth Third Bancorp analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Fifth Third Bancorp</h2>
Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial-services company headquartered in Cincinnati. The company has over $200 billion in assets and operates numerous full-service banking branches and ATMs throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina.
<h3>Fifth Third Bancorp's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Fifth Third Bancorp's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 4.12%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Fifth Third Bancorp's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 27.1%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Fifth Third Bancorp's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 3.22%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.27%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Fifth Third Bancorp's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.07.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Analyst Expectations For Fifth Third Bancorp's Future

DA Davidson analyst Peter Winter maintains Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $49 to $50.

DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Fifth Third Bancorp, Raises Price Target to $50

Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) reported decent results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43135162/capital-one-posts-q4-earnings-beat-analysts-weigh-in-on-discover-acquisition" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for the fourth quarter</a>. The company reported its quarterly results amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">exciting earnings season</a>. 
Goldman Sachs analyst Ryan M. Nash is optimistic about future performance of Capital One Financial despite slight post-market share decline.
They see stabilizing credit metrics, decreasing losses, and a continued downward trend in allowances as positive signs.
The DFS deal is expected to increase EPS power to over $22, with no major <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/02/37204534/capital-one-set-to-acquire-discover-in-landmark-35-3b-deal">efficiency risks despite compliance investments.</a>
Capital One Financial&#8217;s strong CET1 ratio positions it to return significant capital in the future.
With shares currently trading at just over 10x 2026E EPS, the analyst sees a potential upside as the market gains confidence in the company&#8217;s earnings and network scalability.
Once these factors are fully recognized, the analyst expects significant upside potential for the shares.
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Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) reported a solid fourth quarter PPNR beat as stronger than expected fees drove the beat while expenses and NII were in-line.
Per Nash, the beat on fees was driven by strength in commercial banking and capital markets (under new disclosures), as the three-pronged fee strategy (wealth, payments, and capital markets) continues to deliver strong results.
The analyst is optimistic about Fifth Third&#8217;s fundamentals, citing record net interest income in 2025, improved loan growth, and margin expansion. Fee income growth is also a strength, and with a CET1 ratio of 10.5%, FITB is well-positioned for capital returns.
Nash notes that shares are trading at a slight premium to peers, but the analyst sees the company to maintain or even widen that premium if it continues executing well and driving positive operating leverage while investing for growth.
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Piper Sandler analyst Scott Siefers reiterates Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $54 to $53.

Piper Sandler Reiterates Overweight on Fifth Third Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $53

Truist Securities analyst Brian Foran maintains Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $51 to $52.

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The Russell 2000 rallied 1.7%, while other large-cap indices trailed behind. The Dow Jones, composed of non-tech blue-chip companies, rose by 1.2%, while both the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 edged up 0.9%.
Most sectors traded higher, except for energy. The announcement of a national energy emergency raised concerns about a fossil fuel oversupply, sending oil prices down more than 2%. WTI crude dropped to $72.10 per barrel.
In the Treasury market, yields fell as investors appeared convinced by Trump's pledges on inflation control and lower federal spending. The 10-year Treasury yield declined by five basis points to 4.58%.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,314.89</td>
<td>1.7%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,995.44</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,053.00</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,630.38</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) rallied 4.7%, eyeing the strongest session in over two months, after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly results. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings included Prologis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>), up 6.4%; 3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), up 5.5%; DR Horton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), down 0.4%; KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>), down nearly 5% and Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>), up 0.4%.</li>
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Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.85 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.88 by 3.41 percent. This is a 14.14 percent decrease over earnings of $0.99 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.17 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.21 billion by 1.58 percent. This is a 0.37 percent increase over sales of $2.17 billion the same period last year.

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Fifth Third Bancorp Q4 EPS $0.85 Misses $0.88 Estimate, Sales $2.17B Miss $2.21B Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.66 per share on revenue of $5.78 billion. 
• United Microelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $1.87 billion. 
• Complete Solaria (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSLR#NASDAQ">CSLR</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.21 per share on revenue of $76.50 million. 
• Old National (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONB#NASDAQ">ONB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $485.57 million. 
• Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.88 per share on revenue of $2.21 billion. 
• FB Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBK#NYSE">FBK</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.83 per share on revenue of $131.14 million. 
• KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.32 per share on revenue of $1.75 billion. 
• Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBWM#NASDAQ">MBWM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.14 per share on revenue of $57.33 million. 
• Prologis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.38 per share on revenue of $1.94 billion. 
• Guaranty Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTY#NYSE">GNTY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $29.49 million. 
• Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $5.13 billion. 
• Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEBO#NASDAQ">PEBO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $109.93 million. 
• Forestar Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOR#NYSE">FOR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.70 per share on revenue of $328.44 million. 
• New Oriental Education (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDU#NYSE">EDU</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $1.06 billion. 
• Community Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBU#NYSE">CBU</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $192.78 million. 
• D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.39 per share on revenue of $7.12 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Zions Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZION#NASDAQ">ZION</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.26 per share on revenue of $787.50 million. 
• United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.01 per share on revenue of $14.34 billion. 
• SmartFinancial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMBK#NYSE">SMBK</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $44.37 million. 
• Simmons First Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFNC#NASDAQ">SFNC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.35 per share on revenue of $208.67 million. 
• Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $4.20 per share on revenue of $10.13 billion. 
• Trustco Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRST#NASDAQ">TRST</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Progress Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRGS#NASDAQ">PRGS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.22 per share on revenue of $211.34 million. 
• Interactive Brokers Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.82 per share on revenue of $1.37 billion. 
• Hancock Whitney (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWC#NASDAQ">HWC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.28 per share on revenue of $365.13 million. 
• Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.78 per share on revenue of $470.83 million. 
• Agilysys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGYS#NASDAQ">AGYS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.34 per share on revenue of $73.15 million. 
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Fifth Third Bancorp's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NYSE">FITB</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.65% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 18.81 million shares sold short, which is 3.28% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.86 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Fifth Third Bancorp Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736451022_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Fifth Third Bancorp has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Fifth Third Bancorp's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Fifth Third Bancorp's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 0.96%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into Fifth Third Bancorp's Recent Short Interest

Regional banks still have room to run and thrive even as it is &#8220;easy to overstate the advantage&#8221; for big banks, says Truist Securities in its latest note, highlighting three key paths for regional banks to succeed.
What Happened: Big banks have clear economies of scale, and they have been re-rated relative to small banks with the top five U.S. banks holding about 47% market share for a decade. According to the Truist Securities note, dated Jan. 6, the big banks are in a better position, but at the same time, individual regionals can position themselves to thrive.
Truist initiated coverage on 14 regional financial companies outlining three key strategies relating to pace, magnitude, and quality for the regional banks to remain competitive.
<ul>
<li>Differentiated Growth: Focus on unique and sustainable growth opportunities via differentiated customer base, a different form of fee Income and a niche business with competitive moat. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Disciplined Capital Allocation: Efficiently deploy capital to support growth and enhance shareholder value.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Adapt to changing market conditions, including interest rates, yield curve shifts, loan and deposit growth, and commercial real estate market dynamics.&#8221;</li>
</ul>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Regional Banks</td>
<td>Rating</td>
<td>Price Target</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>M&amp;T Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTFC#NASDAQ">WTFC</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Citizens Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Comerica Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$2,303</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Regions Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$25</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cards</td>
<td>Rating</td>
<td>Price Target</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ally Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Capital One Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$229</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Discover Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$72</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/01/42867184/yield-curve-normalization-cheap-valuation-eps-growth-to-boost-banks-in-2025-truist-initiates-coverage-on-these-14-regional-names">Yield Curve Normalization, Cheap Valuation, EPS Growth To Boost Banks In 2025: Truist Initiates Coverage On These 14 Regional Names</a>
Why It Matters: The three listed key paths for regional banks and card companies to thrive can be differentiated and linked to the stocks as mentioned by Truist in their research note.
Differentiated Growth Stories
<ul>
<li>Differentiated Customer Base: American Express Co has an exclusive high-end customer base, which would require an investment of over $100 billion to replicate, according to Truist. On the other hand, Fifth Third Bancorp has a unique ability to organically build a strong deposit market share.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Differentiated Form of Fee Income: Capital One Financial Corp has seen an expansion of network revenues following the acquisition of Discover. While, KeyCorp&#8217;s leading regional investment banking franchise will be favored by given the potential for increased deal activity driven by the Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate cuts and anticipated political changes.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Niche Business with Competitive Moat: Wintrust Financial Corp secures a dominant position in the highly profitable insurance premium finance market. Whereas, Huntington Bancshares Inc&#8216;s differentiated approach, including its expansion into new lending areas, will support its continued strong performance in loan, deposit, and fee growth across high-quality markets.</li>
</ul>
Disciplined Capital Deployment
<ul>
<li>Another way in which the regional banks could thrive includes a disciplined capital deployment which typically follows organic growth first, followed by dividends and buybacks, and potentially mergers and acquisitions. However, the key lies not in the order itself, but in the flexibility and agility with which banks can adjust their capital allocation strategy in response to evolving company, industry, and macroeconomic conditions.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Truist believes some banks are attractively valued for share repurchases. M&amp;T Bank Corp&#8216;s CFO in a recent conference hinted at higher buybacks in 2025.</li>
</ul>
Navigating The Evolving Landscape
<ul>
<li>According to Truist, it&#8217;s not unusual for multiple challenges to arise simultaneously. The current environment has witnessed sluggish loan and deposit growth amidst rapid interest rate hikes. However, it is anticipated that at least some of these headwinds will begin to abate in the coming year, leading to a more favorable environment for the banking sector</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>CRE Valuation: Banks with significant commercial real estate exposure in high-growth, high-income markets, such as Fifth Third and Huntington, are well-positioned for future CRE origination opportunities. M&amp;T and Citizens Financial Group Inc. will also benefit from an eventual improvement in market conditions.</li>
</ul>
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