Fifth Third Bancorp Reports Third Quarter 2024 Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.78

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB):

Key Financial Data							Key Highlights
$ in millions for all balance sheet and income statement items
	3Q24		2Q24		3Q23		Stability: Sequential growth in net interest income and net interest margin driven by the repricing benefit on fixed rate loan portfolio and moderating deposit costs Strong profitability resulted in CET1 increasing to 10.75% while executing a $200 million share repurchase and raising common stock dividend by 6% Loan-to-core deposit ratio of 71% Profitability: Disciplined expense management; efficiency ratio(a) of 58.2%; adjusted efficiency ratio(a) of 56.1% improved 70 bps sequentially Interest-bearing liabilities costs down 1 bp from 2Q24 Growth: Strong fee performance driven by strategic investments. Compared to 3Q23: Wealth & asset management revenue up 12% Commercial payments revenue up 10% Capital markets fees up 9% Generated consumer household growth of 3% compared to 3Q23
Income Statement Data
Net income available to common shareholders	$532		$561		$623
Net interest income (U.S. GAAP)	1,421		1,387		1,438
Net interest income (FTE)(a)	1,427		1,393		1,445
Noninterest income	711		695		715
Noninterest expense	1,244		1,221		1,188
Per Share Data
Earnings per share, basic	$0.78		$0.82		$0.91
Earnings per share, diluted	0.78		0.81		0.91
Book value per share	27.60		25.13		21.19
Tangible book value per share(a)	20.20		17.75		13.76
Balance Sheet & Credit Quality
Average portfolio loans and leases	$116,826		$116,891		$121,630
Average deposits	167,196		167,194		165,644
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3,446)		(4,901)		(6,839)
Net charge-off ratio(b)	0.48	%	0.49	%	0.41	%
Nonperforming asset ratio(c)	0.62		0.55		0.51
Financial Ratios
Return on average assets	1.06	%	1.14	%	1.26	%
Return on average common equity	11.7		13.6		16.3
Return on average tangible common equity(a)	16.3		19.8		24.7
CET1 capital(d)(e)	10.75		10.62		9.80
Net interest margin(a)	2.90		2.88		2.98
Efficiency(a)	58.2		58.5		55.0
Other than the Quarterly Financial Review tables beginning on page 14 of the earnings release, commentary is on a fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) basis unless otherwise noted. Consistent with SEC guidance in Regulation S-K that contemplates the calculation of tax-exempt income on a taxable-equivalent basis, net interest income, net interest margin, net interest rate spread, total revenue and the efficiency ratio are provided on an FTE basis.

From Tim Spence, Fifth Third Chairman, CEO and President:

Fifth Third achieved another quarter of strong and consistent performance driven by our resilient balance sheet, diversified and growing revenue streams, and disciplined expense management. With our strong core deposit franchise and liquidity, we are well positioned for the declining interest rate environment and volatility driven by the economic and regulatory uncertainty.

Our strategic growth priorities continue to deliver strong results. In the Southeast, where we are expanding into high-growth markets, deposits grew by 16% over the last twelve months. We generated record revenue in our Wealth & Asset Management business and assets under management grew 21% year-over-year to $69 billion. Our Commercial Payments revenue grew 10% compared to the year-ago quarter, with Newline adding industry leaders to its customer base.

Our strong and stable returns on capital allowed us to raise our common stock dividend by 6%, execute a $200 million share repurchase, and grow our tangible book value per share, ex. AOCI by 6% in the past year.

We remain well-positioned to generate long-term, sustainable value to our shareholders as we adhere to our guiding principles of stability, profitability, and growth - in that order.

Income Statement Highlights
($ in millions, except per share data)	For the Three Months Ended						% Change
	September		June		September
	2024		2024		2023		Seq		Yr/Yr
Condensed Statements of Income
Net interest income (NII)(a)	$1,427		$1,393		$1,445		2%		(1)%
Provision for credit losses	160		97		119		65%		34%
Noninterest income	711		695		715		2%		(1)%
Noninterest expense	1,244		1,221		1,188		2%		5%
Income before income taxes(a)	$734		$770		$853		(5)%		(14)%
Taxable equivalent adjustment	$6		$6		$7		-		(14)%
Applicable income tax expense	155		163		186		(5)%		(17)%
Net income	$573		$601		$660		(5)%		(13)%
Dividends on preferred stock	41		40		37		3%		11%
Net income available to common shareholders	$532		$561		$623		(5)%		(15)%
Earnings per share, diluted	$0.78		$0.81		$0.91		(4)%		(14)%

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ^®: FITB) today reported third quarter 2024 net income of $573 million compared to net income of $601 million in the prior quarter and $660 million in the year-ago quarter. Net income available to common shareholders in the current quarter was $532 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, compared to $561 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, in the prior quarter and $623 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.

Diluted earnings per share impact of certain item(s) - 3Q24
(after-tax impact(f); $ in millions, except per share data)
Restructuring severance expense	$(7)
Interchange litigation matters
Valuation of Visa total return swap (noninterest income)	$(36)
Mastercard litigation (noninterest expense)	(8)
subtotal	(44)
After-tax impact(f) of certain items	$(51)
Diluted earnings per share impact of certain item(s)1	$(0.07)
Totals may not foot due to rounding; 1Diluted earnings per share impact reflects 686.109 million average diluted shares outstanding

Net Interest Income
(FTE; $ in millions)(a)	For the Three Months Ended						% Change
	September		June		September
	2024		2024		2023		Seq		Yr/Yr
Interest Income
Interest income	$2,675		$2,626		$2,536		2%		5%
Interest expense	1,248		1,233		1,091		1%		14%
Net interest income (NII)	$1,427		$1,393		$1,445		2%		(1)%
NII excluding certain items(a)	$1,427		$1,398		$1,445		2%		(1)%
Average Yield/Rate Analysis							bps Change
Yield on interest-earning assets	5.43%		5.43%		5.23%		-		20
Rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities	3.38%		3.39%		3.10%		(1)		28
Ratios
Net interest rate spread	2.05%		2.04%		2.13%		1		(8)
Net interest margin (NIM)	2.90%		2.88%		2.98%		2		(8)
NIM excluding certain items(a)	2.90%		2.89%		2.98%		1		(8)

Compared to the prior quarter, NII increased $34 million. Excluding the $5 million reduction related to the customer remediations in the prior quarter, NII was up $29 million, or 2%, primarily reflecting higher loan yields, the benefit of higher day count, and lower wholesale funding costs, partially offset by lower average commercial loan balances. Compared to the prior quarter, NIM increased 2 bps. Excluding the aforementioned customer remediations in the prior quarter, NIM increased 1 bp, primarily reflecting higher loan yields from the repricing benefit on the fixed rate loan portfolio, partially offset by the impact of higher cash balances. NIM results continue to be impacted by the decision to carry elevated liquidity given the environment, with the combination of cash and other short-term investments of approximately $25 billion at quarter-end.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, NII decreased $18 million, or 1%, reflecting the impact of the RWA diet lowering average loans by 4% and the deposit mix shift from demand to interest-bearing accounts at higher funding costs, partially offset by higher loan yields. Compared to the year-ago quarter, NIM decreased 8 bps, reflecting the net impact of higher market rates and their effects on deposit pricing and the decision to carry additional cash, partially offset by higher loan yields.

Noninterest Income
($ in millions)	For the Three Months Ended						% Change
	September		June		September
	2024		2024		2023		Seq		Yr/Yr
Noninterest Income
Service charges on deposits	$161		$156		$149		3%		8%
Commercial banking revenue	163		144		154		13%		6%
Mortgage banking net revenue	50		50		57		-		(12)%
Wealth and asset management revenue	163		159		145		3%		12%
Card and processing revenue	106		108		104		(2)%		2%
Leasing business revenue	43		38		58		13%		(26)%
Other noninterest income	15		37		55		(59)%		(73)%
Securities gains (losses), net	10		3		(7)		233%		NM
Total noninterest income	$711		$695		$715		2%		(1)%

Reported noninterest income increased $16 million, or 2%, from the prior quarter, and decreased $4 million, or 1%, 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 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
($ in millions)	For the Three Months Ended
	September		June		September		% Change
	2024		2024		2023		Seq		Yr/Yr
Noninterest Income excluding certain items
Noninterest income (U.S. GAAP)	$711		$695		$715
Valuation of Visa total return swap	47		23		10
Legal settlements and remediations	-		2		-
Securities (gains) losses, net	(10)		(3)		7
Noninterest income excluding certain items(a)	$748		$717		$732		4%		2%

Noninterest income excluding certain items increased $31 million, or 4%, compared to the prior quarter, and increased $16 million, or 2%, from the year-ago quarter.

Compared to the prior quarter, service charges on deposits increased $5 million, or 3%, reflecting an increase in both consumer deposit fees and commercial payments revenue. Commercial banking revenue increased $19 million, or 13%, primarily reflecting increases in corporate bond fees and institutional brokerage revenue, partially offset by a decrease in client financial risk management revenue. Wealth and asset management revenue increased $4 million, or 3%, primarily driven by increases in personal asset management revenue and brokerage fees. Card and processing revenue decreased $2 million, or 2%, driven by a decrease in interchange revenue. Leasing business revenue increased $5 million, or 13%, primarily driven by an increase in lease remarketing revenue.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, service charges on deposits increased $12 million, or 8%, primarily reflecting an increase in commercial payments revenue. Commercial banking revenue increased $9 million, or 6%, primarily reflecting an increase in corporate bond fees, partially offset by a decrease in client financial risk management revenue. Mortgage banking net revenue decreased $7 million, or 12%, primarily reflecting decreases in MSR net valuation adjustments and mortgage servicing revenue. Wealth and asset management revenue increased $18 million, or 12%, primarily reflecting increases in personal asset management revenue and brokerage fees. Leasing business revenue decreased $15 million, or 26%, primarily reflecting a decrease in operating lease revenue.

Noninterest Expense
($ in millions)	For the Three Months Ended						% Change
	September		June		September
	2024		2024		2023		Seq		Yr/Yr
Noninterest Expense
Compensation and benefits	$690		$656		$629		5%		10%
Net occupancy expense	81		83		84		(2)%		(4)%
Technology and communications	121		114		115		6%		5%
Equipment expense	38		38		37		-		3%
Card and processing expense	22		21		21		5%		5%
Leasing business expense	21		22		29		(5)%		(28)%
Marketing expense	26		34		35		(24)%		(26)%
Other noninterest expense	245		253		238		(3)%		3%
Total noninterest expense	$1,244		$1,221		$1,188		2%		5%

Reported noninterest expense increased $23 million, or 2%, from the prior quarter, and increased $56 million, or 5%, from the year-ago quarter. The reported results reflect the impact of certain items in the table below.

Noninterest Expense excluding certain item(s)
($ in millions)	For the Three Months Ended						% Change
	September		June		September
	2024		2024		2023		Seq		Yr/Yr
Noninterest Expense excluding certain item(s)
Noninterest expense (U.S. GAAP)	$1,244		$1,221		$1,188
Mastercard litigation	(10)		-		-
Restructuring severance expense	(9)		-		-
Legal settlements and remediations	-		(11)		-
FDIC special assessment	-		(6)		-
Noninterest expense excluding certain item(s)(a)	$1,225		$1,204		$1,188		2%		3%

Compared to the prior quarter, noninterest expense excluding certain items increased $21 million, or 2%, primarily reflecting an increase in compensation and benefits expense due to higher performance-based compensation resulting from strong fee revenue, partially offset by a decrease in marketing expense. Noninterest expense in the current quarter included a $12 million expense related to the impact of non-qualified deferred compensation mark-to-market compared to a $4 million expense in the prior quarter, both of which were largely offset in net securities gains through noninterest income.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, noninterest expense excluding certain items increased $37 million, or 3%, primarily reflecting increases in compensation and benefits expense as well as technology and communications expense, partially offset by decreases in marketing expense and leasing business expense. The year-ago quarter included a $5 million benefit related to the impact of non-qualified deferred compensation mark-to-market, which was largely offset in net securities losses through noninterest income.

Average Interest-Earning Assets
($ in millions)	For the Three Months Ended						% Change
	September		June		September
	2024		2024		2023		Seq		Yr/Yr
Average Portfolio Loans and Leases
Commercial loans and leases:
Commercial and industrial loans	$51,615		$52,357		$57,001		(1)%		(9)%
Commercial mortgage loans	11,488		11,352		11,216		1%		2%
Commercial construction loans	5,981		5,917		5,539		1%		8%
Commercial leases	2,685		2,575		2,616		4%		3%
Total commercial loans and leases	$71,769		$72,201		$76,372		(1)%		(6)%
Consumer loans:
Residential mortgage loans	$17,031		$17,004		$17,400		-		(2)%
Home equity	4,018		3,929		3,897		2%		3%
Indirect secured consumer loans	15,680		15,373		15,787		2%		(1)%
Credit card	1,708		1,728		1,808		(1)%		(6)%
Solar energy installation loans	3,990		3,916		3,245		2%		23%
Other consumer loans	2,630		2,740		3,121		(4)%		(16)%
Total consumer loans	$45,057		$44,690		$45,258		1%		-
Total average portfolio loans and leases	$116,826		$116,891		$121,630		-		(4)%
Average Loans and Leases Held for Sale
Commercial loans and leases held for sale	$16		$33		$17		(52)%		(6)%
Consumer loans held for sale	573		359		619		60%		(7)%
Total average loans and leases held for sale	$589		$392		$636		50%		(7)%
Total average loans and leases	$117,415		$117,283		$122,266		-		(4)%
Securities (taxable and tax-exempt)	$56,707		$56,607		$56,994		-		(1)%
Other short-term investments	21,714		20,609		12,956		5%		68%
Total average interest-earning assets	$195,836		$194,499		$192,216		1%		2%

Compared to the prior quarter, total average portfolio loans and leases were stable. Average commercial portfolio loans and leases decreased 1%, primarily reflecting a decrease in C&I loans, partially offset by an increase in commercial mortgage loans. Average consumer portfolio loans increased 1%, primarily reflecting increases in indirect secured consumer loans, home equity balances, and solar energy installation loans, partially offset by a decrease in other consumer loans.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, total average portfolio loans and leases decreased 4%. Average commercial portfolio loans and leases decreased 6%, primarily reflecting a decrease in C&I loans. Average consumer portfolio loans were stable primarily reflecting decreases in other consumer loans and residential mortgage loans, offset by increases in solar energy installation loans and home equity balances.

Average securities (taxable and tax-exempt; amortized cost) of $57 billion in the current quarter were stable compared to the prior quarter and decreased 1% compared to the year-ago quarter. Average other short-term investments (including interest-bearing cash) of $22 billion in the current quarter increased 5% compared to the prior quarter and increased 68% compared to the year-ago quarter.

Period-end commercial portfolio loans and leases of $71 billion decreased 1% compared to the prior quarter, primarily reflecting a decrease in C&I loans, partially offset by an increase in commercial leases. Compared to the year-ago quarter, period-end commercial portfolio loans and leases decreased 5%, primarily reflecting a decrease in C&I loans.

Period-end consumer portfolio loans of $46 billion increased 2% compared to the prior quarter, primarily reflecting an increase in indirect secured consumer loans. Compared to the year-ago quarter, period-end consumer portfolio loans increased 1%, reflecting increases in solar energy installation loans and indirect secured consumer loans.

Total period-end securities (taxable and tax-exempt; amortized cost) of $57 billion in the current quarter were stable compared to the prior quarter and decreased 1% compared to the year-ago quarter. Period-end other short-term investments of approximately $22 billion increased 3% compared to the prior quarter, and increased 15% compared to the year-ago quarter.

Average Deposits
($ in millions)	For the Three Months Ended						% Change
	September		June		September
	2024		2024		2023		Seq		Yr/Yr
Average Deposits
Demand	$40,020		$40,266		$44,228		(1)%		(10)%
Interest checking	58,441		57,999		53,109		1%		10%
Savings	17,272		17,747		20,511		(3)%		(16)%
Money market	37,257		35,511		32,072		5%		16%
Foreign office(g)	164		157		168		4%		(2)%
Total transaction deposits	$153,154		$151,680		$150,088		1%		2%
CDs $250,000 or less	10,543		10,767		9,630		(2)%		9%
Total core deposits	$163,697		$162,447		$159,718		1%		2%
CDs over $250,000	3,499		4,747		5,926		(26)%		(41)%
Total average deposits	$167,196		$167,194		$165,644		-		1%
CDs over $250,000 includes $2.6BN, $3.8BN, and $5.2BN of retail brokered certificates of deposit which are fully covered by FDIC insurance for the three months ended 9/30/24, 6/30/24, and 9/30/23, respectively.

Compared to the prior quarter, total average deposits were stable, primarily reflecting an increase in money market balances, offset by a decline in CDs over $250,000. Average demand deposits represented 24% of total core deposits in the current quarter. Compared to the prior quarter, average commercial segment deposits increased 3%, while average consumer and small business banking segment deposits and average wealth & asset management segment deposits were stable. Period-end total deposits increased 1% compared to the prior quarter.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, total average deposits increased 1%, primarily reflecting increases in interest checking and money market balances, partially offset by decreases in demand account balances and savings balances. Period-end total deposits were stable compared to the year-ago quarter.

The period-end portfolio loan-to-core deposit ratio was 71% in the current quarter, compared to 72% in the prior quarter and 74% in the year-ago quarter.

Average Wholesale Funding
($ in millions)	For the Three Months Ended						% Change
	September		June		September
	2024		2024		2023		Seq		Yr/Yr
Average Wholesale Funding
CDs over $250,000	$3,499		$4,747		$5,926		(26)%		(41)%
Federal funds purchased	176		230		181		(23)%		(3)%
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	396		373		352		6%		13%
FHLB advances	2,576		3,165		3,726		(19)%		(31)%
Derivative collateral and other secured borrowings	52		54		48		(4)%		8%
Long-term debt	16,716		15,611		14,056		7%		19%
Total average wholesale funding	$23,415		$24,180		$24,289		(3)%		(4)%
CDs over $250,000 includes $2.6BN, $3.8BN, and $5.2BN of retail brokered certificates of deposit which are fully covered by FDIC insurance for the three months ended 9/30/24, 6/30/24, and 9/30/23, respectively.

Compared to the prior quarter, average wholesale funding decreased 3%, primarily reflecting a decrease in CDs over $250,000, partially offset by an increase in long-term debt. Compared to the year-ago quarter, average wholesale funding decreased 4%, primarily reflecting a decrease in CDs over $250,000 and FHLB advances, partially offset by an increase in long-term debt.

Credit Quality Summary
($ in millions)	As of and For the Three Months Ended
	September		June		March		December		September
	2024		2024		2024		2023		2023
Total nonaccrual portfolio loans and leases (NPLs)	$686		$606		$708		$649		$570
Repossessed property	11		9		8		10		11
OREO	28		28		27		29		31
Total nonperforming portfolio loans and leases and OREO (NPAs)	$725		$643		$743		$688		$612
NPL ratio(h)	0.59%		0.52%		0.61%		0.55%		0.47%
NPA ratio(c)	0.62%		0.55%		0.64%		0.59%		0.51%
Portfolio loans and leases 30-89 days past due (accrual)	$283		$302		$342		$359		$316
Portfolio loans and leases 90 days past due (accrual)	40		33		35		36		29
30-89 days past due as a % of portfolio loans and leases	0.24%		0.26%		0.29%		0.31%		0.26%
90 days past due as a % of portfolio loans and leases	0.03%		0.03%		0.03%		0.03%		0.02%
Allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL), beginning	$2,288		$2,318		$2,322		$2,340		$2,327
Total net losses charged-off	(142)		(144)		(110)		(96)		(124)
Provision for loan and lease losses	159		114		106		78		137
ALLL, ending	$2,305		$2,288		$2,318		$2,322		$2,340
Reserve for unfunded commitments, beginning	$137		$154		$166		$189		$207
Provision for (benefit from) the reserve for unfunded commitments	1		(17)		(12)		(23)		(18)
Reserve for unfunded commitments, ending	$138		$137		$154		$166		$189
Total allowance for credit losses (ACL)	$2,443		$2,425		$2,472		$2,488		$2,529
ACL ratios:
As a % of portfolio loans and leases	2.09%		2.08%		2.12%		2.12%		2.11%
As a % of nonperforming portfolio loans and leases	356%		400%		349%		383%		443%
As a % of nonperforming portfolio assets	337%		377%		333%		362%		413%
ALLL as a % of portfolio loans and leases	1.98%		1.96%		1.99%		1.98%		1.95%
Total losses charged-off	$(183)		$(182)		$(146)		$(133)		$(158)
Total recoveries of losses previously charged-off	41		38		36		37		34
Total net losses charged-off	$(142)		$(144)		$(110)		$(96)		$(124)
Net charge-off ratio (NCO ratio)(b)	0.48%		0.49%		0.38%		0.32%		0.41%
Commercial NCO ratio	0.40%		0.45%		0.19%		0.13%		0.34%
Consumer NCO ratio	0.62%		0.57%		0.67%		0.64%		0.53%

The provision for credit losses totaled $160 million in the current quarter. The ACL ratio was 2.09% of total portfolio loans and leases at quarter end, compared with 2.08% for the prior quarter end and 2.11% for the year-ago quarter end. In the current quarter, the ACL was 356% of nonperforming portfolio loans and leases and 337% of nonperforming portfolio assets.

Net charge-offs were $142 million in the current quarter, resulting in an NCO ratio of 0.48%. Compared to the prior quarter, net charge-offs decreased $2 million and the NCO ratio decreased 1 bp. Commercial net charge-offs were $72 million, resulting in a commercial NCO ratio of 0.40%, which decreased 5 bps compared to the prior quarter. Consumer net charge-offs were $70 million, resulting in a consumer NCO ratio of 0.62%, which increased 5 bps compared to the prior quarter.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, net charge-offs increased $18 million and the NCO ratio increased 7 bps. The commercial NCO ratio increased 6 bps compared to the prior year, and the consumer NCO ratio increased 9 bps compared to the prior year.

Nonperforming portfolio loans and leases were $686 million in the current quarter, with the resulting NPL ratio of 0.59%. Compared to the prior quarter, NPLs increased $80 million with the NPL ratio increasing 7 bps. Compared to the year-ago quarter, NPLs increased $116 million with the NPL ratio increasing 12 bps.

Nonperforming portfolio assets were $725 million in the current quarter, with the resulting NPA ratio of 0.62%. Compared to the prior quarter, NPAs increased $82 million with the NPA ratio increasing 7 bps. Compared to the year-ago quarter, NPAs increased $113 million with the NPA ratio increasing 11 bps.

Capital Position
		As of and For the Three Months Ended
		September		June		March		December		September
		2024		2024		2024		2023		2023
Capital Position
Average total Bancorp shareholders' equity as a % of average assets		9.47%		8.80%		8.78%		8.04%		8.30%
Tangible equity(a)		8.99%		8.91%		8.75%		8.65%		8.46%
Tangible common equity (excluding AOCI)(a)		8.00%		7.92%		7.77%		7.67%		7.49%
Tangible common equity (including AOCI)(a)		6.52%		5.80%		5.67%		5.73%		4.51%
Regulatory Capital Ratios(d)(e)
CET1 capital		10.75%		10.62%		10.47%		10.29%		9.80%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		12.07%		11.93%		11.77%		11.59%		11.06%
Total risk-based capital		14.12%		13.95%		13.81%		13.72%		13.13%
Leverage		9.11%		9.07%		8.94%		8.73%		8.85%

CET1 capital ratio of 10.75% increased 13 bps sequentially driven by strong profitability. During the third quarter of 2024, Fifth Third repurchased $200 million of its common stock, which reduced shares outstanding by approximately 4.9 million at quarter end. Fifth Third increased its quarterly cash dividend on its common shares by $0.02, or 6%, to $0.37 per share for the third quarter of 2024.

Tax Rate

The effective tax rate for the quarter was 21.3% consistent with the prior quarter and slightly lower than 22.0% 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

(a)	Non-GAAP measure; see discussion of non-GAAP reconciliation beginning on page 27 of the earnings release.
(b)	Net losses charged-off as a percent of average portfolio loans and leases presented on an annualized basis.
(c)	Nonperforming portfolio assets as a percent of portfolio loans and leases and OREO.
(d)	Regulatory capital ratios are calculated pursuant to the five-year transition provision option to phase in the effects of CECL on regulatory capital after its adoption on January 1, 2020.
(e)	Current period regulatory capital ratios are estimated.
(f)	Assumes a 23% tax rate.
(g)	Includes commercial customer Eurodollar sweep balances for which the Bank pays rates comparable to other commercial deposit accounts.
(h)	Nonperforming portfolio loans and leases as a percent of portfolio loans and leases.

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; (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 and trends in capital markets; (27) fluctuation of Fifth Third's stock price; (28) volatility in mortgage banking revenue; (29) litigation, investigations, and enforcement proceedings by governmental authorities; (30) breaches of contractual covenants, representations and warranties; (31) competition and changes in the financial services industry; (32) potential impacts of the adoption of real-time payment networks; (33) changing retail distribution strategies, customer preferences and behavior; (34) difficulties in identifying, acquiring or integrating suitable strategic partnerships, investments or acquisitions; (35) potential dilution from future acquisitions; (36) loss of income and/or difficulties encountered in the sale and separation of businesses, investments or other assets; (37) results of investments or acquired entities; (38) changes in accounting standards or interpretation or declines in the value of Fifth Third's goodwill or other intangible assets; (39) inaccuracies or other failures from the use of models; (40) effects of critical accounting policies and judgments or the use of inaccurate estimates; (41) weather-related events, other natural disasters, or health emergencies (including pandemics); (42) the impact of reputational risk created by these or other developments on such matters as business generation and retention, funding and liquidity; (43) changes in law or requirements imposed by Fifth Third's regulators impacting our capital actions, including dividend payments and stock repurchases; and (44) 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.

Category: Earnings

Contacts

Investor contact: Matt Curoe [phone]
Media contact: Jennifer Hendricks Sullivan [phone]