Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Fifth Third Bancorp - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 22 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
17

Based on 22 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 22 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 17 have given a buy rating for FITB.

Consensus Price Target

$60.20
4.77% Upside

According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fifth Third Bancorp, the average price target is $60.20. 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 4.77% from the current price of $57.46.

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

Type	Current Forecast 7/22/25 to 7/22/26	1 Month Ago 6/22/25 to 6/22/26	3 Months Ago 4/23/25 to 4/23/26	1 Year Ago 7/22/24 to 7/22/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	17 Buy rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	5 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	$60.20	$57.34	$57.11	$47.53
Forecasted Upside	4.77% Upside	6.95% Upside	12.23% Upside	11.47% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

Fifth Third Bancorp Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Fifth Third Bancorp	Finance Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.77	2.32	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.80% Upside	28.89% Upside	13.99% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent FITB News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
7/20/2026	Bank of America 4 of 5 stars	Ebrahim Poonawala 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy	$63.00 ➝ $65.00	+13.54%
7/20/2026	DA Davidson 2 of 5 stars	Peter Winter 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy	$63.00 ➝ $65.00	+12.54%
7/20/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Gerard Cassidy 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Outperform	$57.00 ➝ $62.00	+7.04%
7/20/2026	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Christopher McGratty Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform	$58.00 ➝ $60.00	+3.59%
7/7/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Erika Najarian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$60.00 ➝ $65.00	+11.63%
7/6/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$60.00	+3.96%
7/6/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Vivek Juneja Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$54.50 ➝ $61.00	+6.73%
7/6/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mike Mayo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$58.00 ➝ $67.00	+17.23%
6/29/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Manan Gosalia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$60.00 ➝ $64.00	+13.68%
6/24/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Foran Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$57.00 ➝ $60.00	+8.66%
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6/15/2026	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Matt Olney Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight	$58.00	+7.43%
6/8/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David George Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$56.00 ➝ $58.00	+10.64%
6/1/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Buy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
5/11/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/22/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$55.00 ➝ $60.00	+17.13%
4/20/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Goldberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$61.00 ➝ $63.00	+25.15%
4/8/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$55.00 ➝ $60.00	+20.57%
4/1/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$57.00 ➝ $55.00	+16.74%
3/30/2026	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Siefers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$57.00 ➝ $54.00	+21.17%
2/3/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steven Alexopoulos Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$60.00	+14.15%
1/23/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Keith Horowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$50.00 ➝ $53.00	+4.15%
1/22/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$49.00 ➝ $58.00	+13.97%
1/21/2026	Janney Montgomery Scott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$51.00 ➝ $56.25	+12.23%

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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 Sunday, July 19, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Fifth Third Bancorp pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fifth Third Bancorp
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $52, which is near its 50-day moving average, indicating potential stability in the short term.
Fifth Third Bancorp has demonstrated strong earnings performance, recently reporting earnings per share that exceeded analysts' expectations, showcasing its profitability.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $52.59 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the financial services sector.
With a dividend yield of 2.8%, Fifth Third Bancorp offers a reliable income stream for investors, making it attractive for those seeking dividends.
The firm maintains a healthy return on equity of 12.39%, indicating effective management and the ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.

Fifth Third Bancorp
Bear Case

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

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59, which, while manageable, suggests that it relies on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk.
Fifth Third Bancorp's recent revenue fell short of analysts' expectations, indicating potential challenges in maintaining growth momentum.
The stock has shown volatility with a beta of 0.90, suggesting it may not be as stable as some investors prefer, especially in uncertain market conditions.
Despite a solid dividend payout ratio, the company's payout ratio is over 53%, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
Recent earnings reports have shown fluctuations in EPS compared to the previous year, which could raise concerns about future profitability trends.

FITB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fifth Third Bancorp is $60.20, with a high forecast of $67.00 and a low forecast of $53.00.

22 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fifth Third Bancorp in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 17 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FITB shares.

According to analysts, Fifth Third Bancorp's stock has a predicted upside of 4.77% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Fifth Third Bancorp's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Fifth Third Bancorp has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, DA Davidson, Evercore, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stephens, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

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.

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Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Fifth Third Bancorp - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Consensus Price Target

FITB Analyst Ratings Over Time

FITB Analyst Recommendations By Month

FITB Price Targets by Month

Fifth Third Bancorp Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Fifth Third Bancorp
Bull Case

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Bear Case

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Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Fifth Third Bancorp - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

FITB Analyst Ratings Over Time

FITB Analyst Recommendations By Month

FITB Price Targets by Month

Fifth Third Bancorp Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Fifth Third Bancorp Bull Case

Fifth Third Bancorp Bear Case

FITB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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