Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) Stock

Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial-services company headquartered in Cincinnati. The company has over $210 billion in assets and operates numerous full-service banking branches and ATMs throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina.

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Fifth Third Bancorp's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NYSE">FITB</a>) short percent of float has fallen 20.71% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 19.39 million shares sold short, which is 3.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.82 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Fifth Third Bancorp Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745348422_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Fifth Third Bancorp has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Fifth Third Bancorp's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Fifth Third Bancorp's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 0.99%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into Fifth Third Bancorp's Recent Short Interest

Truist Securities analyst Brian Foran maintains Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $52 to $44.

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Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Fifth Third Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $44

DA Davidson analyst Peter Winter maintains Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $45 to $42.

DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Fifth Third Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $42

Barclays analyst Jason Goldberg maintains Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $56 to $51.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Fifth Third Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $51

Wells Fargo analyst Whit Mayo maintains Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $50 to $48.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Fifth Third Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $48

In the last three months, 12 analysts have published ratings on Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<td align="right">1</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
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Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $48.0, a high estimate of $53.00, and a low estimate of $42.00. A decline of 4.8% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745236883_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Fifth Third Bancorp by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
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&#x7C;David Konrad &#x7C;Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods&#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $42.00&#x7C;$47.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David George &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $47.00&#x7C;$47.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Vivek Juneja &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $42.00&#x7C;$49.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Whit Mayo &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $50.00&#x7C;$54.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Keith Horowitz &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $43.00&#x7C;$52.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Manan Gosalia &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $52.00&#x7C;$57.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Terry McEvoy &#x7C;Stephens &amp; Co. &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $51.00&#x7C;$51.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gerard Cassidy &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $47.00&#x7C;$47.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Peter Winter &#x7C;DA Davidson &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $50.00&#x7C;$49.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gerard Cassidy &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $47.00&#x7C;$47.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Scott Siefers &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $53.00&#x7C;$54.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brian Foran &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $52.00&#x7C;$51.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Fifth Third Bancorp. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Fifth Third Bancorp compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Fifth Third Bancorp's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
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Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Fifth Third Bancorp's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FITB/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Fifth Third Bancorp analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Fifth Third Bancorp</h2>
Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial-services company headquartered in Cincinnati. The company has over $210 billion in assets and operates numerous full-service banking branches and ATMs throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina.
<h3>Breaking Down Fifth Third Bancorp's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Challenges: Fifth Third Bancorp's revenue growth over 3M faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.54%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Fifth Third Bancorp's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 22.65%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Fifth Third Bancorp's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 2.67%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Fifth Third Bancorp's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.22%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, Fifth Third Bancorp adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Demystifying Fifth Third Bancorp: Insights From 12 Analyst Reviews

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst David Konrad maintains Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $47 to $42.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Fifth Third Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $42

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.73 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.70 by 4.29 percent. This is a 3.95 percent decrease over earnings of $0.76 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.14 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.16 billion by 1.11 percent. This is a 1.71 percent increase over sales of $2.10 billion the same period last year.

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Fifth Third Bancorp Q1 Adj EPS $0.73 Beats $0.70 Estimate, Sales $2.14B Miss $2.16B Estimate

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• Evotec (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVO#NASDAQ">EVO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $250.69 million. 
• Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.82 per share on revenue of $23.92 billion. 
• Badger Meter (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMI#NYSE">BMI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share on revenue of $220.76 million. 
• Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.01 per share on revenue of $5.54 billion. 
• Ally Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $1.97 billion. 
• ManpowerGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAN#NYSE">MAN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $3.96 billion. 
• State Street (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.01 per share on revenue of $3.32 billion. 
• American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.47 per share on revenue of $16.93 billion. 
• Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.00 per share on revenue of $7.08 billion. 
• D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.65 per share on revenue of $8.03 billion. 
• Snap-on (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNA#NYSE">SNA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $4.82 per share on revenue of $1.21 billion. 
• Forestar Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOR#NYSE">FOR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.73 per share on revenue of $363.15 million. 
• Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.70 per share on revenue of $2.16 billion. 
• Texas Capital Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCBI#NASDAQ">TCBI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.95 per share on revenue of $283.30 million. 
• Regions Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.51 per share on revenue of $1.83 billion. 
• Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.06 per share on revenue of $2.68 billion. 
• Truist Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.87 per share on revenue of $4.94 billion. 
• UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $7.29 per share on revenue of $111.60 billion. 
• Insteel Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IIIN#NYSE">IIIN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.29 per share on revenue of $149.85 million. 
• Hooker Furnishings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOFT#NASDAQ">HOFT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $101.16 million. 
• Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $1.89 billion. 
• Infosys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INFY#NYSE">INFY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $4.90 billion. 
• KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.32 per share on revenue of $1.75 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $5.72 per share on revenue of $10.51 billion. 
• Independent Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDB#NASDAQ">INDB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.16 per share on revenue of $175.04 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For April 17, 2025

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2025-04-17. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Fifth Third Bancorp will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.77. 
Anticipation surrounds Fifth Third Bancorp's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.02, leading to a 2.07% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Fifth Third Bancorp's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>0.88</td>
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<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744812076_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Fifth Third Bancorp were trading at $35.07 as of April 15. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 2.28%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FITB/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Fifth Third Bancorp visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Exploring Fifth Third Bancorp's Earnings Expectations

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) will release its first-quarter financial results before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FITB/earnings">opening bell on Thursday, April 17.</a>
Analysts expect the bank to report quarterly earnings at 70 cents per share. Fifth Third Bancorp projects quarterly revenue of $2.16 billion, compared to $2.1 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On April 7, Baird analyst David George upgraded Fifth Third Bancorp from Neutral to Outperform.
With the recent buzz around Fifth Third, some investors may also be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends. As of now, Fifth Third Bancorp offers an annual dividend yield of 4.22%, a quarterly dividend amount of 37 cents per share ($1.48 a year).
To figure out how to earn $500 monthly from Fifth Third Bancorp, we start with the yearly target of $6,000 ($500 x 12 months).
Next, we take this amount and divide it by Fifth Third Bancorp's $1.48 dividend: $6,000 / $1.48 = 4,054 shares.
So, an investor would need to own approximately $142,174 worth of Fifth Third Bancorp, or 4,054 shares to generate a monthly dividend income of $500.
Assuming a more conservative goal of $100 monthly ($1,200 annually), we do the same calculation: $1,200 / $1.48 = 811 shares, or $28,442 to generate a monthly dividend income of $100.
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price fluctuate over time.
The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend payment by the current stock price. As the stock price changes, the dividend yield will also change.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and its current price is $50, its dividend yield would be 4%. However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield would decrease to 3.33% ($2/$60).
Conversely, if the stock price decreases to $40, the dividend yield would increase to 5% ($2/$40).
Further, the dividend payment itself can also change over time, which can also impact the dividend yield. If a company increases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will increase even if the stock price remains the same. Similarly, if a company decreases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will decrease.
FITB Price Action: Shares of Fifth Third Bancorp gained by 1.4% to close at $35.07 on Tuesday.
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Baird analyst David George upgrades Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and maintains the price target from $47 to $47.

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JP Morgan analyst Vivek Juneja maintains Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $49 to $42.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Fifth Third Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $42

Fifth Third Bancorp's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NYSE">FITB</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.97% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 24.43 million shares sold short, which is 4.25% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.28 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Fifth Third Bancorp Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743598831_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Fifth Third Bancorp has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Fifth Third Bancorp's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Fifth Third Bancorp's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.08%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Wells Fargo analyst Whit Mayo maintains Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $54 to $50.

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