Fifth Third Bancorp
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
FITB's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 52.9% earnings payout ratio & 30.6% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 8.0% return on equity & 8.0% operating margin. The dividend has been growing at a 7.35% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.
Based on 10 of 10 metrics
Strengths
- FCF Payout Ratio: 30.6%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- Net Debt / Total Assets: 4.9%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Risks
- Return on Equity: 8.0%Return on equity is below industry norms.
- Operating Margin: 8.0%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
Very SafeProfitability
CautionDividend Track Record
Very SafeAbout Fifth Third Bancorp
Fifth Third Bancorp is a bank holding company that provides diversified financial services through its banking subsidiaries across the Midwestern and Southeastern United States. It operates primarily through three segments: Commercial Banking, which delivers credit intermediation, cash management, and financial services to large and middle-market businesses, governments, and professionals; Consumer and Small Business Banking, offering deposit and loan products to individuals and small businesses via full-service banking centers, indirect lending relationships, and tailored cash management solutions; and Wealth and Asset Management, providing wealth planning, investment management, banking, insurance, trust, and estate services to individuals, companies, and not-for-profit organizations. The company also supports retail banking, card and treasury management, and capital markets activities. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifth Third Bancorp maintains a strong regional footprint with ongoing expansion efforts in key markets.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.18%
Annual Dividend
$1.57
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
52.86%
FCF Payout Ratio
30.57%
Stock Price
$49.33
52-Week Range
$36.64 – $55.44
Dividend History (2016–2025)
FITB annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
FITB earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
March 31, 2026
Last Payment Date
April 15, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
6.92%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
7.35%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
11.47%
3-Year Total Growth
22.22%
5-Year Total Growth
42.59%
10-Year Total Growth
196.15%
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