Fifth Third Bancorp's stock rose by 3.01% as it reached a 52-week high amid a challenging market environment where the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 both declined over 1.5%.
The merger between Fifth Third Bancorp and Comerica has received approval from the Federal Reserve, marking a critical step towards the expected closing on February 1, 2026. This merger will create the ninth largest bank in the U.S. with $290 billion in assets, significantly enhancing market competitiveness. The combined bank is projected to generate over $500 million in annual revenue synergies, demonstrating a positive impact on shareholders and solidifying the financial foundation of both companies.
This merger approval is expected to strengthen Fifth Third's position in key markets and provide superior service to customers, which could lead to increased investor confidence and further stock price appreciation.
Wall Street analysts forecast FITB stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FITB is 54.54 USD with a low forecast of 50.00 USD and a high forecast of 61.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
14 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast FITB stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FITB is 54.54 USD with a low forecast of 50.00 USD and a high forecast of 61.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 49.690
Low
50.00
Averages
54.54
High
61.00
Current: 49.690
Low
50.00
Averages
54.54
High
61.00
DA Davidson
Peter Winter
Buy
maintain
$54 -> $58
2026-01-26
New
Reason
DA Davidson
Peter Winter
Price Target
$54 -> $58
AI Analysis
2026-01-26
New
maintain
Buy
Reason
DA Davidson analyst Peter Winter raised the firm's price target on Fifth Third (FITB) to $58 from $54 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after its Q4 earnings beat. 2026 is going to be a transition year for the combined company; which should lead to nice tailwinds in 2027, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The management also expects to realize the 2027 profitability targets from the combination with Comerica (CMA) in Q4 of FY26 as they were able to close the merger sooner than expected, the firm added.
Truist
Buy
maintain
$55 -> $60
2026-01-26
New
Reason
Truist
Price Target
$55 -> $60
2026-01-26
New
maintain
Buy
Reason
Truist raised the firm's price target on Fifth Third to $60 from $55 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after its Q4 earnings beat. The firm's is cutting its FY26 EPS view by 10c to $4.18 however due to an earlier than expected close of Comerica deal and a higher 23% tax rate guided vs. its prior view of 22%, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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Citi
Keith Horowitz
Neutral
maintain
$50 -> $53
2026-01-23
Reason
Citi
Keith Horowitz
Price Target
$50 -> $53
2026-01-23
maintain
Neutral
Reason
Citi analyst Keith Horowitz raised the firm's price target on Fifth Third to $53 from $50 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
TD Cowen
Buy
maintain
$58 -> $60
2026-01-07
Reason
TD Cowen
Price Target
$58 -> $60
2026-01-07
maintain
Buy
Reason
TD Cowen raised the firm's price target on Fifth Third to $60 from $58 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm adjusted bank targets as part of a Q4 earnings preview. TD expects "solid" Q4 reports for the banks with continued balance sheet growth, repricing tailwinds, and a "likely more dovish" Federal Reserve chair in 2026. These "durable tailwinds" should lift bank stocks in 2026, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
About FITB
Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company and is the indirect holding company of Fifth Third Bank, National Association (the Bank). Its Commercial Banking segment offers credit intermediation, cash management and financial services to large and middle-market businesses and government and professional customers. Its Consumer and Small Business Banking segment provides a full range of deposit and loan products to individuals and small businesses through a network of full-service banking centers and relationships with indirect and correspondent loan originators, in addition to providing products designed to meet the specific needs of small businesses, including cash management services. Its Wealth and Asset Management segment provides a full range of wealth management solutions for individuals, companies and not-for-profit organizations, including wealth planning, investment management, banking, insurance, trust and estate services.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
