FITB (Fifth Third Bancorp) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.51 (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Above Median


FITB Fifth Third Bancorp FITB
66 GF Score
Price $56.31
GF Value $46.06
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Fifth Third Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio?

Fifth Third Bancorp FITB -0.18% 66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates FITB with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,168 Banks companies, Fifth Third Bancorp ranks worse than 67.29% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Fifth Third Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fifth Third Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FITB' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.36   Max: 0.58
Current: 0.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Fifth Third Bancorp was 0.58. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.36.

FITB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
67.29% of 1168 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs FITB: 0.43

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Fifth Third Bancorp is 2.78%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Fifth Third Bancorp was 7.37%. The lowest was 1.75%. And the median was 3.13%.

Fifth Third Bancorp's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.40.

During the past 12 months, Fifth Third Bancorp's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Fifth Third Bancorp was 127.30% per year. The lowest was -71.30% per year. And the median was 14.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE:FITB) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Fifth Third Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Fifth Third Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fifth Third Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Fifth Third Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.31 0.38 0.42 0.46 0.44

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
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.52 0.42 0.44 0.39 0.51

FITB vs HBAN, MTB, TFC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Fifth Third Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Fifth Third Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Fifth Third Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fifth Third Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Fifth Third Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Fifth Third Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.54/ 3.53
=0.44

Fifth Third Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.4/ 0.781
=0.51

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 mean?
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Fifth Third Bancorp and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Fifth Third Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Fifth Third Bancorp ranks #786 out of 1168 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Fifth Third Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Fifth Third Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.58. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Fifth Third Bancorp's value of 0.51 is 59.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fifth Third Bancorp ranks #786 out of 1168 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HBAN and MTB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Fifth Third Bancorp ranks #786 out of 1168 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Fifth Third Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Fifth Third Bancorp's value of 0.51 is 59.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Fifth Third Bancorp's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Fifth Third Bancorp has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,168 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fifth Third Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 59.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Fifth Third Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fifth Third Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. 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 $46.06, compared to a current price of $56.31 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 59.4% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 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 $56.31 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.06. GuruFocus considers Fifth Third Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FITB:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.51 (42% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: $46.06 vs. price of $56.31 (22.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.4% above the Banks median (#786 of 1168)

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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