FITB (Fifth Third Bancorp) EPS (Basic): $3.00 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FITB Fifth Third Bancorp FITB
66 GF Score
Price $54.96
GF Value $46.01
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Fifth Third Bancorp EPS (Basic)?

Fifth Third Bancorp FITB +0.53% 66 EPS (Basic) is $3.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FITB with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Fifth Third Bancorp's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.16. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.00.

Fifth Third Bancorp's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.15. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.98.

Fifth Third Bancorp's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.78. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.61.

During the past 12 months, Fifth Third Bancorp's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 14.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 1.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 7.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 7.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Fifth Third Bancorp's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 130.90% per year. The lowest was -28.90% per year. And the median was 15.00% per year.

Fifth Third Bancorp  (NYSE:FITB) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

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Fifth Third Bancorp EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Fifth Third Bancorp EPS (Basic) Chart

Fifth Third Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.78 3.38 3.23 3.16 3.56

Fifth Third Bancorp Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.71 0.88 0.91 1.05 0.16
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Fifth Third Bancorp EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Fifth Third Bancorp's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(2522-146)/668.140
=3.56

Fifth Third Bancorp's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(165-37)/825.119
=0.16

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.00

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $3.00 mean?
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has a EPS (Basic) of $3.00 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Fifth Third Bancorp and its competitors.
Is Fifth Third Bancorp's EPS (Basic) too high?
Fifth Third Bancorp's current EPS (Basic) is $3.00. Overall, Fifth Third Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fifth Third Bancorp's EPS (Basic) compare to HBAN and MTB?
Fifth Third Bancorp's EPS (Basic) of $3.00 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Banks company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Banks industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Fifth Third Bancorp and its competitors. Fifth Third Bancorp's current EPS (Basic) is $3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fifth Third Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.01, compared to a current price of $54.96 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $3.00. Fifth Third Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), the current EPS (Basic) is $3.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fifth Third Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $54.96 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.01. GuruFocus considers Fifth Third Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FITB:

  • EPS (Basic): $3.00
  • GF Value™: $46.01 vs. price of $54.96 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FITB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Fifth Third Bancorp Business Description

Address 38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45263
Fifth Third Bancorp is a midsize regional bank in the US, with total assets of around $300 billion as of March 2026. The bank closed its acquisition of Comercia in February 2026. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifth Third has a strong presence in the US Midwest and is currently expanding in the US Southeast. The bank provides a diversified set of financial services in retail banking, commercial banking, card and Treasury management, wealth and asset management, and capital markets.
66GF Score

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