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Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$57.88 +0.72 (+1.26%)
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Fifth Third Bancorp - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
16

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Fifth Third Bancorp in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 21 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 16 have given a buy rating for FITB.

Consensus Price Target

$58.71
1.44% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fifth Third Bancorp, the average price target is $58.71. The highest price target for FITB is $67.00, while the lowest price target for FITB is $53.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.44% from the current price of $57.88.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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FITB Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/6/25 to 7/6/26
1 Month Ago
6/6/25 to 6/6/26
3 Months Ago
4/7/25 to 4/7/26
1 Year Ago
7/6/24 to 7/6/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$58.71$57.19$56.16$47.53
Forecasted Upside1.44% Upside9.95% Upside17.52% Upside9.59% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

FITB Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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FITB Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Fifth Third Bancorp Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFifth Third BancorpFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.76
2.31
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside1.38% Upside28.62% Upside13.30% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/6/2026
Vivek Juneja
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$54.50 ➝ $61.00+6.73%
7/6/2026
Mike Mayo
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$58.00 ➝ $67.00+17.23%
6/29/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Manan Gosalia
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$60.00 ➝ $64.00+13.68%
6/24/2026Boost TargetBuy$57.00 ➝ $60.00+8.66%
6/24/2026 Boost Target$53.00 ➝ $58.00+5.67%
6/15/2026Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$58.00+7.43%
6/8/2026Boost TargetOutperform$56.00 ➝ $58.00+10.64%
6/1/2026 UpgradeBuy (B-)Buy (B)
5/11/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
5/4/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$57.00+14.82%
4/22/2026 Boost TargetBuy$55.00 ➝ $60.00+17.13%
4/20/2026Boost TargetOverweight$61.00 ➝ $63.00+25.15%
4/20/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$58.00+13.77%
4/8/2026 Boost TargetBuy$55.00 ➝ $60.00+20.57%
4/1/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$57.00 ➝ $55.00+16.74%
3/30/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$57.00 ➝ $54.00+21.17%
2/4/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$59.00+8.15%
2/3/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$60.00+14.15%
1/23/2026Boost TargetNeutral$50.00 ➝ $53.00+4.15%
1/22/2026 Boost Target$49.00 ➝ $58.00+13.97%
1/21/2026 Boost TargetBuy$51.00 ➝ $56.25+12.23%
1/21/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$53.00 ➝ $55.00+9.74%
7/22/2024 Boost TargetBuy$42.00 ➝ $45.00+10.84%

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Should I Buy Fifth Third Bancorp Stock? FITB Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Fifth Third Bancorp pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fifth Third Bancorp
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Fifth Third Bancorp:

  • The current stock price is around $50, which is within a reasonable range compared to its 52-week high of $56.77, indicating potential for growth.
  • Fifth Third Bancorp has reported strong earnings, with a recent earnings per share (EPS) of $0.83, surpassing analysts' expectations, which reflects solid financial performance.
  • The company has a healthy dividend yield of 2.8%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $51.18 billion, Fifth Third Bancorp is a well-established player in the financial services sector, suggesting stability and reliability.
  • The firm has received positive ratings from analysts, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," indicating confidence in its future performance.

Fifth Third Bancorp
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Fifth Third Bancorp for these reasons:

  • The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, which indicates that it may struggle to meet short-term liabilities without selling inventory, suggesting potential liquidity concerns.
  • Fifth Third Bancorp's revenue for the latest quarter was $2.83 billion, falling short of analyst estimates, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59, while not excessively high, indicates that the company is somewhat reliant on debt financing, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Despite a solid performance, the stock has seen price target adjustments from analysts, with some lowering their expectations, which could signal uncertainty about future growth.
  • The company operates in a competitive financial services market, which may pressure margins and limit growth opportunities compared to peers.

FITB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fifth Third Bancorp is $58.71, with a high forecast of $67.00 and a low forecast of $53.00.

21 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fifth Third Bancorp in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 16 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FITB shares.

According to analysts, Fifth Third Bancorp's stock has a predicted upside of 1.44% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Fifth Third Bancorp's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Fifth Third Bancorp more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Fifth Third Bancorp is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how FITB compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:FITB) was last updated on 7/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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