
FITB Stock Forecast & Price Target
FITB Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Fifth Third Bancorp, with total assets exceeding $210 billion, is well-positioned for growth given its strategic expansion efforts in the Southeast and strong retail banking franchise. The bank anticipates a rise in its cycle-to-date deposit beta to approximately 30% by year-end, outperforming its peers and reflecting robust market positioning. Additionally, the recent acquisition of CMA is expected to bolster Fifth Third's deposit market share, particularly in Michigan, and enhance its expansion into Texas, further solidifying its competitive advantage in the regional banking landscape.
Bears say
Fifth Third Bancorp faces a challenging outlook due to a mixture of operational inefficiencies and external pressures, highlighted by a concerning efficiency ratio of approximately 70% and significant profitability issues. The bank is also grappling with negative net interest income dynamics, having adjusted consensus estimates down by around $40 million for 2026 and $110 million for 2027 while facing potential elevated credit loss risks as it attempts to stimulate consumer loan growth. Additionally, the suspension of share repurchases amid ongoing strategic transactions further dampens investor confidence, reflecting management's cautious approach in response to volatile market conditions.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Fifth Third Bancorp and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
FITB Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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