Fifth Third Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.04

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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 20, 2026--

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB):

Fifth Third delivered strong operating results in the fourth quarter and for the full year. In 2025, we produced record NII, generated profitable relationship growth and diligently managed our expenses, generating 230 bps of positive operating leverage. Our strong profitability allowed us to return $1.6 billion of capital to our shareholders while maintaining strong capital ratios and increasing tangible book value per share 21% compared to last year.

Our consistent investment and focus on growth priorities continue to drive strong results. In 2025, we opened 50 branches in our high-growth Southeast markets and grew consumer households by 2.5%. We generated record quarterly revenue in our Wealth & Asset Management business, and assets under management increased 16% year-over-year to $80 billion.

Years of disciplined execution on strategic initiatives have positioned us to deliver sustained profitability as we integrate Comerica. With shareholder and regulatory approvals secured, we expect the transaction to close on February 1, 2026. We remain confident in our ability to achieve the expected financial synergies from the pending acquisition, and the result will be a Fifth Third that is better and not just bigger.

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ ®: FITB) today reported fourth quarter 2025 net income available to common shareholders of $699 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, compared to $608 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, in the prior quarter and $582 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.

Full year 2025 net income available to common shareholders was $2.4 billion, or $3.53 per diluted share, compared to full year 2024 net income available to common shareholders of $2.2 billion, or $3.14 per diluted share.

Fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) NII of $1.533 billion increased $8 million, or 1%, compared to the prior quarter. This improvement primarily reflects deposit and wholesale funding management actions decreasing the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by lower loan yields due to the impact of market rates on floating rate loans. These same factors, coupled with higher average other short-term investments (including interest-bearing cash), contributed to the flat NIM in the quarter.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, NII increased $90 million, or 6%, and NIM increased 16 bps. This improvement was due to the benefits from proactive deposit and wholesale funding management decreasing interest-bearing liabilities costs by 40 bps and the benefit of fixed-rate asset repricing, which combined more than offset the 16 bps decrease in interest-earning asset yields.

Noninterest income of $811 million increased $30 million, or 4%, from the prior quarter and increased $79 million, or 11%, from the year-ago quarter. The reported results reflect the impact of certain items in the table below, including securities gains/losses which incorporate mark-to-market impacts from securities associated with non-qualified deferred compensation plans that are offset in noninterest expense.

Noninterest income excluding certain items of $812 million increased $23 million, or 3%, compared to the prior quarter and increased $21 million, or 3%, from the year-ago quarter.

Wealth and asset management revenue increased $4 million, or 2% sequentially, due to an increase in personal asset management revenue. Commercial payments revenue increased $10 million, or 6%, driven by commercial card and Newline revenue. Capital markets fees were up $6 million, or 5%, reflecting seasonal strength in M&A advisory revenue and loan syndications. Commercial banking revenue increased $15 million, or 17%, driven by higher lease syndication and remarketing.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, wealth and asset management revenue increased $22 million, or 13%, with 16% year-over-year AUM growth driving increases in personal asset management revenue and brokerage fees. Commercial payments revenue increased $12 million, or 8%, led by managed services, Newline revenue, and commercial card fees, partially offset by higher earnings credits. Capital markets fees decreased $2 million, or 2%, driven by lower loan syndications revenue, partially offset by higher M&A advisory revenue. Commercial banking revenue decreased $7 million, or 6%, primarily reflecting lower operating lease and other commercial banking revenue.

Noninterest expense of $1.309 billion increased 3% from the prior quarter and increased 7% from the year-ago quarter. The reported results reflect the impact of certain items in the table below.

Noninterest expense excluding certain items and non-qualified deferred compensation of $1.273 billion increased 2% compared to the prior quarter with increases in technology and communications and card and processing expense.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, noninterest expense excluding certain items and non-qualified deferred compensation increased $48 million, or 4%, due primarily to increases in compensation and benefits, technology and communications, and marketing expense.

Expenses related to the mark-to-market impact of non-qualified deferred compensation were largely offset in net securities gains/losses through noninterest income in the current and prior periods.

Total average portfolio loans and leases of $123 billion and average commercial portfolio loans and leases of $75 billion remained stable compared to the prior quarter. Average consumer portfolio loans of $49 billion increased 1%, driven by continued growth in home equity and indirect secured consumer loans.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, total average portfolio loans and leases increased 5%. Average commercial portfolio loans and leases increased 4%, reflecting increases in C&I loans, commercial mortgage loans, and commercial leases. Average consumer portfolio loans increased 6%, primarily due to increases in indirect secured consumer, home equity, and solar energy installation loans.

Average securities (taxable and tax-exempt; amortized cost) of $53 billion in the current quarter decreased 4% compared to the prior quarter and 7% compared to the year-ago quarter. Average other short-term investments (including interest-bearing cash) of $17 billion in the current quarter increased 17% compared to the prior quarter and decreased 5% compared to the year-ago quarter.

Period-end commercial portfolio loans and leases of $74 billion decreased 1% compared to the prior quarter as the highest quarterly commercial loan production in over three years was more than offset by the decrease in line utilization. Compared to the year-ago quarter, period-end commercial portfolio loans and leases remained stable.

Period-end consumer portfolio loans of $49 billion increased 1% compared to the prior quarter, primarily reflecting increases in home equity and indirect secured consumer loans. Compared to the year-ago quarter, period-end consumer portfolio loans increased 6% driven by increases in indirect secured consumer and home equity loans.

Total period-end securities (taxable and tax-exempt; amortized cost) of $52 billion in the current quarter decreased 1% compared to the prior quarter and decreased 8% compared to the year-ago quarter. Period-end other short-term investments of approximately $19 billion increased 10% compared to the prior and year-ago quarters.

Total average deposits of $168 billion increased 2% compared to the prior quarter, primarily driven by growth in interest checking, money market and demand deposits, partially offset by declines in CDs $250,000 or less. The growth in demand deposits reflects our strategic focus on enhancing the deposit mix and represents the third consecutive quarter of demand deposit growth. Period-end total deposits of $172 billion increased 3%.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, total average deposits increased 1%, mainly due to increases in money market and demand deposits, partially offset by decreases in savings and interest checking deposits. Period-end total deposits increased 3%.

The period-end portfolio loan-to-core deposit ratio was 72% in the current quarter, compared to 75% in the prior quarter and 73% in the year-ago quarter.

Average wholesale funding of $19 billion decreased 14% compared to the prior quarter, driven by a reduction in FHLB advances and long-term debt. The 7% decrease in average wholesale funding compared to the year-ago quarter was primarily attributable to a decrease in long-term debt and CDs over $250,000, inclusive of brokered deposits, partially offset by an increase in FHLB advances.

The provision for credit losses totaled $119 million in the current quarter. The ACL ratio represented 1.96% of total portfolio loans and leases at quarter end, consistent with the prior quarter and down 12 bps from the year-ago quarter. The ACL coverage ratio was unchanged from the prior quarter at 314% of nonperforming portfolio loans and leases and 302% of nonperforming portfolio assets.

Net charge-offs totaled $125 million in the current quarter, down $214 million from the prior quarter and the NCO ratio decreased 69 bps to 0.40%. The third quarter of 2025 net charge-offs included a $178 million fraud-related impairment of a commercial credit. Excluding this credit, net charge-offs were down $36 million, or 12 bps, sequentially. Commercial net charge-offs were $51 million, with a commercial NCO ratio of 0.27%, down 119 bps from the prior quarter. Consumer net charge-offs were $74 million, with a consumer NCO ratio of 0.59%, up 7 bps sequentially, reflecting the seasonal increase in indirect secured net charge-offs.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, net charge-offs decreased $11 million and the NCO ratio decreased 6 bps. The commercial NCO ratio decreased 5 bps, and the consumer NCO ratio decreased 9 bps compared to the prior year.

Nonperforming portfolio loans and leases totaled $767 million in the current quarter, representing an NPL ratio of 0.62%, compared to 0.62% in the prior quarter and 0.69% in the year-ago quarter. Nonperforming portfolio assets totaled $797 million in the current quarter, resulting in an NPA ratio of 0.65%, compared to 0.65% in the prior quarter and 0.71% in the year-ago quarter.

CET1 capital ratio of 10.77% increased 20 bps sequentially, primarily reflecting strong earnings that bolstered retained capital. There was no share repurchase activity in the fourth quarter of 2025 due to the pending Comerica acquisition.

Tax Rate

The effective tax rate for the quarter was 19.8% compared with 22.6% in the prior quarter and 18.8% in the year-ago quarter.

Conference Call

Fifth Third will host a conference call to discuss these financial results at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) today. This conference call will be webcast live and may be accessed through the Fifth Third Investor Relations website at www.53.com (click on “About Us” then “Investor Relations”). Those unable to listen to the live webcast may access a webcast replay through the Fifth Third Investor Relations website at the same web address, which will be available for 30 days.

Corporate Profile

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people, and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere's World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com.

Earnings Release End Notes

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains statements that we believe are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Rule 175 promulgated thereunder, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 3b-6 promulgated thereunder. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These statements relate to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance, capital actions or business. They usually can be identified by the use of forward-looking language such as “will likely result,” “may,” “are expected to,” “is anticipated,” “potential,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “projected,” “intends to,” or may include other similar words or phrases such as “believes,” “plans,” “trend,” “objective,” “continue,” “remain,” or similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “might,” “can,” or similar verbs. You should not place undue reliance on these statements, as they are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the risk factors set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K as updated by our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

There are a number of important factors that could cause future results to differ materially from historical performance and these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: (1) deteriorating credit quality; (2) loan concentration by location or industry of borrowers or collateral; (3) problems encountered by other financial institutions; (4) inadequate sources of funding or liquidity; (5) unfavorable actions of rating agencies; (6) inability to maintain or grow deposits; (7) limitations on the ability to receive dividends from subsidiaries; (8) cyber-security risks; (9) Fifth Third’s ability to secure confidential information and deliver products and services through the use of computer systems and telecommunications networks; (10) failures by third-party service providers; (11) inability to manage strategic initiatives and/or organizational changes; (12) inability to implement technology system enhancements, including the use of artificial intelligence; (13) failure of internal controls and other risk management programs; (14) losses related to fraud, theft, misappropriation or violence; (15) inability to attract and retain skilled personnel; (16) adverse impacts of government regulation; (17) governmental or regulatory changes or other actions; (18) failures to meet applicable capital requirements; (19) regulatory objections to Fifth Third’s capital plan; (20) regulation of Fifth Third’s derivatives activities; (21) deposit insurance premiums; (22) assessments for the orderly liquidation fund; (23) weakness in the national or local economies; (24) global political and economic uncertainty or negative actions; (25) changes in interest rates and the effects of inflation; (26) changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs; (27) changes and trends in capital markets; (28) fluctuation of Fifth Third’s stock price; (29) volatility in mortgage banking revenue; (30) litigation, investigations, and enforcement proceedings; (31) breaches of contractual covenants, representations and warranties; (32) competition and changes in the financial services industry; (33) potential impacts of the adoption of real-time payment networks; (34) changing retail distribution strategies, customer preferences and behavior; (35) difficulties in identifying, acquiring or integrating suitable strategic partnerships, investments or acquisitions; (36) potential dilution from future acquisitions; (37) loss of income and/or difficulties encountered in the sale and separation of businesses, investments or other assets; (38) results of investments or acquired entities; (39) changes in accounting standards or interpretation or declines in the value of Fifth Third’s goodwill or other intangible assets; (40) inaccuracies or other failures from the use of models; (41) effects of critical accounting policies and judgments or the use of inaccurate estimates; (42) weather-related events, other natural disasters, or health emergencies (including pandemics); (43) the impact of reputational risk created by these or other developments on such matters as business generation and retention, funding and liquidity; (44) changes in law or requirements imposed by Fifth Third’s regulators impacting our capital actions, including dividend payments and stock repurchases; (45) Fifth Third's ability to meet its environmental and/or social targets, goals and commitments; and (46) risks relating to the pending merger with Comerica Incorporated, including Fifth Third’s inability to realize the anticipated benefits of the pending merger, the failure to satisfy the closing conditions of the pending merger or an unexpected delay in the closing of the pending merger and the disruption of Fifth Third’s business as a result of the pending merger.

You should refer to our periodic and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or “SEC,” for further information on other factors, which could cause actual results to be significantly different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known to us. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as may be required by law, and we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The information contained herein is intended to be reviewed in its totality, and any stipulations, conditions or provisos that apply to a given piece of information in one part of this press release should be read as applying mutatis mutandis to every other instance of such information appearing herein.

Quarterly Financial Review for December 31, 2025

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