Fifth Third Bancorp Reports Second Quarter 2025 Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.88

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB): Fifth Third's financial results once again underscore our strong balance sheet, diverse revenue streams, and disciplined expense management. We've expanded our net interest margin, improved credit metrics, and strengthened our efficiency ratio. Our ongoing investments in strategic growth priorities continue to drive robust results. In the second quarter, adjusted revenues and adjusted PPNR increased year-over-year by 6% and 10%, respectively, marking the highest growth rate in the past two years. Our balance sheet remains well-diversified and neutrally positioned. This quarter, we accreted 13 basis points of CET1 capital and grew tangible book value per share by 18% over the past year. By focusing on developing the capabilities to generate high-quality deposits, diversified loan originations, recurring fee revenue and consistent improvements in operating scalability, we expect to continue to generate strong, stable returns for our long-term shareholders during volatile environments. As we move forward, we will continue to adhere to our operating principles of stability, profitability, and growth – in that order. Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ®: FITB) today reported second quarter 2025 net income available to common shareholders of $591 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, compared to $478 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, in the prior quarter and $561 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Compared to the prior quarter, NII increased $58 million, or 4%. This improvement primarily reflects higher average loan balances, fixed-rate asset repricing and strategic deposit management actions decreasing the cost of interest-bearing deposits. NII included a $14 million benefit in the quarter associated with the payoff of a partially charged-off commercial loan previously classified as nonaccrual. These same factors, coupled with the continued normalization of cash and other short-term investment balances, contributed to the 9 bps increase in NIM. Compared to the year-ago quarter, NII increased $107 million, or 8%, and NIM increased 24 bps. This improvement was due to the benefits from proactive deposit and wholesale funding management decreasing interest-bearing liabilities costs by 61 bps, improved earning asset mix, and the benefit of fixed-rate asset repricing, which more than offset the impact of lower market rates on floating rate assets. Reported noninterest income increased $56 million, or 8%, from the prior quarter, and increased $55 million, or 8%, from the year-ago quarter. The reported results reflect the impact of certain items in the table below, including the mark-to-market on the valuation of the Visa total return swap and securities gains/losses which incorporate mark-to-market impacts from securities associated with non-qualified deferred compensation plans that are more than offset in noninterest expense. Noninterest income excluding certain items increased $14 million, or 2%, compared to the prior quarter, and increased $18 million, or 3%, from the year-ago quarter. Wealth and asset management revenue decreased $6 million, or 3% sequentially, due to seasonal tax-related revenue in the prior quarter. Commercial payments revenue decreased $1 million, or 1%, due to higher earnings credits. Consumer banking revenue increased $10 million, or 7%, driven by card and processing revenue and deposit fees. Capital markets fees were stable, reflecting decreases in client financial risk management and corporate bond fees, offset by increases in equity capital markets and M&A advisory revenue. The increase in other noninterest income was driven by seasonal equity fund investment income and the Visa total return swap. Compared to the year-ago quarter, wealth and asset management revenue increased $7 million, or 4%, primarily reflecting an increase in personal asset management revenue due to AUM growth. Commercial payments revenue decreased $2 million, or 1%, driven by higher earnings credits and lower commercial card fees, partially offset by higher deposit fees. Consumer banking revenue increased $8 million, or 6%, primarily driven by deposit fees. Capital markets fees decreased $3 million, or 3%, reflecting a decrease in M&A advisory and client financial risk management, partially offset by higher loan syndication revenue. Commercial banking revenue decreased $11 million, or 12%, primarily reflecting lower business lending fees and the continued decrease in operating lease revenue. Mortgage banking net revenue increased $6 million, or 12%, due to the prior year loss on MSR net valuation adjustments not recurring in the current quarter. Reported noninterest expense decreased $40 million, or 3%, from the prior quarter, and increased $43 million, or 4%, from the year-ago quarter. The reported results reflect the impact of certain items in the table below. Compared to the prior quarter, noninterest expense excluding certain items decreased $55 million, or 4%, primarily reflecting a seasonal decrease in compensation and benefits expense. Noninterest expense in the current quarter included a $16 million expense related to the mark-to-market impact of non-qualified deferred compensation compared to a $4 million benefit in the prior quarter, both of which were largely offset in net securities gains/losses through noninterest income. Compared to the year-ago quarter, noninterest expense excluding certain items increased $45 million, or 4%. The year-ago quarter included an $3 million expense related to the mark-to-market impact of non-qualified deferred compensation, which was largely offset in net securities gains through noninterest income. Compared to the prior quarter, total average portfolio loans and leases increased 1%. Average commercial portfolio loans and leases increased 1%, primarily driven by increases in C&I loans. Average consumer portfolio loans increased 2%, primarily due to increases in indirect secured consumer and home equity loans. Compared to the year-ago quarter, total average portfolio loans and leases increased 5%. Average commercial portfolio loans and leases increased 4%, primarily reflecting increases in C&I and commercial mortgage loans. Average consumer portfolio loans increased 7%, primarily due to increases in indirect secured consumer and residential mortgage loans. Average securities (taxable and tax-exempt; amortized cost) of $56 billion in the current quarter decreased 1% compared to the prior and year-ago quarter. Average other short-term investments (including interest-bearing cash) of $13 billion in the current quarter decreased 12% compared to the prior quarter and decreased 38% compared to the year-ago quarter due to proactive liability management and increased lending activity. Period-end commercial portfolio loans and leases of $74 billion decreased 1% compared to the prior quarter, primarily reflecting decreases in C&I and commercial construction loans. Compared to the year-ago quarter, period-end commercial portfolio loans and leases increased 3%, primarily due to increases in C&I and commercial mortgage loans. Period-end consumer portfolio loans of $48 billion increased 3% compared to the prior quarter, primarily reflecting an increase in indirect secured consumer and home equity loans. Compared to the year-ago quarter, period-end consumer portfolio loans increased 8%, primarily driven by increases in indirect secured consumer, residential mortgage, and home equity loans. Total period-end securities (taxable and tax-exempt; amortized cost) of $55 billion in the current quarter decreased 2% compared to the prior quarter and decreased 3% compared to the year-ago quarter. Period-end other short-term investments of approximately $13 billion decreased 13% compared to the prior quarter and decreased 38% compared to the year-ago quarter. Compared to the prior quarter, total average deposits were stable, primarily reflecting modest increases in demand deposits and CDs $250,000 or less, offset by a decline in interest checking and savings balances. The growth in demand deposits is a result of our focus on improving our deposit mix and resulted in four consecutive quarters of declining deposit costs. Period-end total deposits decreased 1%. Compared to the year-ago quarter, total average deposits decreased 2%, primarily driven by the continued reduction in brokered deposits and lower interest checking balances, partially offset by an increase in money market and demand deposits. Period-end total deposits decreased 2%. The period-end portfolio loan-to-core deposit ratio was 76% in the current quarter, compared to 75% in the prior quarter and 72% in the year-ago quarter. Compared to the prior quarter, average wholesale funding increased 1%, driven in part by higher short-term FHLB advances and securities sold under repurchase agreements, partially offset by a reduction in CDs over $250,000. The 7% decrease in average wholesale funding compared to the year-ago quarter was primarily due to lower balances in CDs over $250,000 and long-term debt, partially offset by increased utilization of short-term FHLB advances. The provision for credit losses totaled $173 million in the current quarter and the ACL ratio represented 2.09% of total portfolio loans and leases at quarter end, consistent with 2.07% in the prior quarter and 2.08% in the year-ago period. The ACL covered 300% of nonperforming portfolio loans and leases and 289% of nonperforming portfolio assets. Net charge-offs totaled $139 million in the current quarter, up $3 million from the prior quarter and the NCO ratio decreased 1 bp to 0.45%. Commercial net charge-offs were $71 million, with a commercial NCO ratio of 0.38%, up 3 bps from the prior quarter. Consumer net charge-offs were $68 million, with a consumer NCO ratio of 0.56%, down 7 bps sequentially. Compared to the year-ago quarter, net charge-offs decreased $5 million and the NCO ratio decreased 4 bps. The commercial NCO ratio decreased 7 bps, and the consumer NCO ratio decreased 1 bps compared to the prior year. Nonperforming portfolio loans and leases declined to $853 million in the current quarter, representing an NPL ratio of 0.70%, down from 0.79% in the prior quarter and up from 0.52% in the year-ago quarter. Nonperforming portfolio assets totaled $886 million in the current quarter, resulting in an NPA ratio of 0.72%, compared to 0.81% in the prior quarter and 0.55% in the year-ago quarter. CET1 capital ratio of 10.56% increased 13 bps sequentially driven by strong profitability, reflecting the resilience of our core business performance. Fifth Third did not execute share repurchases in the second quarter of 2025. In June 2025, Fifth Third's Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase authorization of up to 100 million shares. The new repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date and may be executed through open market purchases or private negotiated transactions. Tax Rate The effective tax rate for the quarter was 22.2% compared with 21.2% in the prior quarter and 21.3% in the year-ago quarter. Conference Call Fifth Third will host a conference call to discuss these financial results at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) today. This conference call will be webcast live and may be accessed through the Fifth Third Investor Relations website at www.53.com (click on “About Us” then “Investor Relations”). Those unable to listen to the live webcast may access a webcast replay through the Fifth Third Investor Relations website at the same web address, which will be available for 30 days. Corporate Profile Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people, and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere's World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust. Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Earnings Release End Notes FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This release contains statements that we believe are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Rule 175 promulgated thereunder, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 3b-6 promulgated thereunder. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These statements relate to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance, capital actions or business. They usually can be identified by the use of forward-looking language such as “will likely result,” “may,” “are expected to,” “is anticipated,” “potential,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “projected,” “intends to,” or may include other similar words or phrases such as “believes,” “plans,” “trend,” “objective,” “continue,” “remain,” or similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “might,” “can,” or similar verbs. You should not place undue reliance on these statements, as they are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the risk factors set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K as updated by our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). There are a number of important factors that could cause future results to differ materially from historical performance and these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: (1) deteriorating credit quality; (2) loan concentration by location or industry of borrowers or collateral; (3) problems encountered by other financial institutions; (4) inadequate sources of funding or liquidity; (5) unfavorable actions of rating agencies; (6) inability to maintain or grow deposits; (7) limitations on the ability to receive dividends from subsidiaries; (8) cyber-security risks; (9) Fifth Third’s ability to secure confidential information and deliver products and services through the use of computer systems and telecommunications networks; (10) failures by third-party service providers; (11) inability to manage strategic initiatives and/or organizational changes; (12) inability to implement technology system enhancements, including the use of artificial intelligence; (13) failure of internal controls and other risk management programs; (14) losses related to fraud, theft, misappropriation or violence; (15) inability to attract and retain skilled personnel; (16) adverse impacts of government regulation; (17) governmental or regulatory changes or other actions; (18) failures to meet applicable capital requirements; (19) regulatory objections to Fifth Third’s capital plan; (20) regulation of Fifth Third’s derivatives activities; (21) deposit insurance premiums; (22) assessments for the orderly liquidation fund; (23) weakness in the national or local economies; (24) global political and economic uncertainty or negative actions; (25) changes in interest rates and the effects of inflation; (26) changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs; (27) changes and trends in capital markets; (28) fluctuation of Fifth Third’s stock price; (29) volatility in mortgage banking revenue; (30) litigation, investigations, and enforcement proceedings; (31) breaches of contractual covenants, representations and warranties; (32) competition and changes in the financial services industry; (33) potential impacts of the adoption of real-time payment networks; (34) changing retail distribution strategies, customer preferences and behavior; (35) difficulties in identifying, acquiring or integrating suitable strategic partnerships, investments or acquisitions; (36) potential dilution from future acquisitions; (37) loss of income and/or difficulties encountered in the sale and separation of businesses, investments or other assets; (38) results of investments or acquired entities; (39) changes in accounting standards or interpretation or declines in the value of Fifth Third’s goodwill or other intangible assets; (40) inaccuracies or other failures from the use of models; (41) effects of critical accounting policies and judgments or the use of inaccurate estimates; (42) weather-related events, other natural disasters, or health emergencies (including pandemics); (43) the impact of reputational risk created by these or other developments on such matters as business generation and retention, funding and liquidity; (44) changes in law or requirements imposed by Fifth Third’s regulators impacting our capital actions, including dividend payments and stock repurchases; and (45) Fifth Third's ability to meet its environmental and/or social targets, goals and commitments. You should refer to our periodic and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or “SEC,” for further information on other factors, which could cause actual results to be significantly different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known to us. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as may be required by law, and we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The information contained herein is intended to be reviewed in its totality, and any stipulations, conditions or provisos that apply to a given piece of information in one part of this press release should be read as applying mutatis mutandis to every other instance of such information appearing herein. Quarterly Financial Review for June 30, 2025 Table of Contents Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to GAAP measures, management considers various non-GAAP measures when evaluating the performance of the business, including: “net interest income (FTE),” “interest income (FTE),” “net interest margin (FTE),” “net interest rate spread (FTE),” “income before income taxes (FTE),” “tangible net income available to common shareholders,” “average tangible common equity,” “return on average tangible common equity,” “tangible common equity (excluding AOCI),” “tangible common equity (including AOCI),” “tangible equity,” “tangible book value per share,” “tangible book value per share (excluding AOCI),” “adjusted noninterest income,” “noninterest income excluding certain items,” “adjusted noninterest expense,” “noninterest expense excluding certain items,” “pre-provision net revenue,” “adjusted efficiency ratio,” “adjusted return on average common equity,” “adjusted return on average tangible common equity,” “adjusted return on average tangible common equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income", “adjusted pre-provision net revenue,” “adjusted return on average assets,” “efficiency ratio (FTE),” “total revenue (FTE),” “noninterest income as a percent of total revenue”, and certain ratios derived from these measures. The Bancorp believes these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors because these are among the measures used by the Fifth Third management team to evaluate operating performance and to make day-to-day operating decisions. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax-favored status of income from certain loans and securities held by the Bancorp that are not taxable for federal income tax purposes. The Bancorp believes this presentation to be the preferred industry measurement of net interest income and net interest margin as it provides a relevant comparison between taxable and non-taxable amounts. The Bancorp believes tangible net income available to common shareholders, average tangible common equity, tangible common equity (excluding AOCI), tangible common equity (including AOCI), tangible equity, tangible book value per share and return on average tangible common equity are important measures for evaluating the performance of the business without the impacts of intangible items, whether acquired or created internally, in a manner comparable to other companies in the industry who present similar measures. The Bancorp believes noninterest income, noninterest expense, net interest income, net interest margin, pre-provision net revenue, efficiency ratio, noninterest income as a percent of total revenue, return on average common equity, return on average tangible common equity, and return on average assets are important measures that adjust for significant, unusual, or large transactions that may occur in a reporting period which management does not consider indicative of ongoing financial performance and enhances comparability of results with prior periods. The Bancorp believes noninterest income excluding certain items and noninterest expense excluding certain items are important measures that adjust for certain components that are prone to significant period-to-period changes in order to facilitate the explanation of variances in the noninterest income and noninterest expense line items. Management considers various measures when evaluating capital utilization and adequacy, including the tangible equity and tangible common equity (including and excluding AOCI), in addition to capital ratios defined by U.S. banking agencies. These calculations are intended to complement the capital ratios defined by U.S. banking agencies for both absolute and comparative purposes. These ratios are not formally defined by U.S. GAAP or codified in the federal banking regulations and, therefore, are considered to be non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that providing the tangible common equity ratio excluding AOCI on certain assets and liabilities enables investors and others to assess the Bancorp’s use of equity without the effects of changes in AOCI, some of which are uncertain; providing the tangible common equity ratio including AOCI enables investors and others to assess the Bancorp’s use of equity if components of AOCI, such as unrealized gains or losses, were to be monetized. Please note that although non-GAAP financial measures provide useful insight, they should not be considered in isolation or relied upon as a substitute for analysis using GAAP measures. Please see reconciliations of all historical non-GAAP measures used in this release to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, beginning on the following page. Category: Earnings

Fifth Third Bancorp Reports Second Quarter 2025 Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.88

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