Morgan Stanley Rates Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) buy

Morgan Stanley maintained its buy rating for Fifth Third Bancorp, setting a price target of $64, a 13.54% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 29, 2026, 2:03 PM EDT · Updated Jul 1, 2026, 3:01 PM EDT

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Morgan Stanley rated Fifth Third Bancorp ($FITB) "buy" with a $64 price target on June 29, 2026.

Since the rating, $FITB is up 2.7% after 1 week, up 0.3% after 1 month and down 9.9% to date (from the $55.92 close on Jun 29, 2026).

FITB Fifth Third Bancorp

$50.37 +8.18% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Morgan Stanley reiterated its buy rating on Fifth Third Bancorp with a price target of $64, as of June 29, 2026.
Morgan Stanley's $64 price target implies 13.54% upside from Fifth Third Bancorp's ($FITB) current $56.37 share price.
Shares of Fifth Third Bancorp traded near $56.31 on Monday, with a market cap of about $51 billion.
Recent insider activity includes sales by several executives, with analysts maintaining mostly buy ratings.

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Morgan Stanley has reiterated its buy rating on Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE:FITB), setting a price target of $64. This decision was made by analyst Manan Gosalia on June 29, 2026. Shares of Fifth Third Bancorp traded around $56.31 on Monday.

Analyst rating track record

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Fifth Third Bancorp Stock Up 12.0%

Shares of Fifth Third Bancorp are trading near their 52-week high of $56.77, with a market cap of approximately $51 billion. The company has a P/E ratio of 18.96 and a forward P/E of 11.44, suggesting some optimism about future earnings. The stock's beta is 0.947, indicating it is slightly less volatile than the market. Fifth Third Bancorp has a 50-day moving average of $50.83 and a 200-day moving average of $47.67.

12-month forecast

$FITB price target

Fifth Third Bancorp daily closes and this analyst's $64 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

Fifth Third Bancorp reported revenue of about $9 billion, with a modest growth of 0.33%. The company's net margin stands at 24.13%, and it has a return on equity of 7.97%. Earnings per share were $2.97. Investors are looking forward to the next earnings report, scheduled for July 17, 2026.

Dividend

Fifth Third Bancorp offers an annual dividend rate of $1.60, yielding 2.84%. The dividend payout ratio is 52.86%, indicating a balanced approach to rewarding shareholders while retaining earnings for growth.

Insider Buying and Selling at Fifth Third Bancorp

Recent insider transactions at Fifth Third Bancorp include sales by Mitchell Stuart Feiger, who sold 82,045 shares on February 12, 2026, at an average price of $54.68. Executive Vice President Kala Gibson sold 4,300 shares on April 29, 2026, while fellow EVP Peter Sefzik sold 20,000 shares on April 28, 2026, at an average price of $50.46. On the buying side, insiders Kathleen Rogers, Evan Bayh, and Laurent Desmangles each purchased 2,838 shares on April 21, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Morgan Stanley maintained its buy rating for Fifth Third Bancorp with a $64 price target on June 29, 2026. On June 15, 2026, Stephens & Co. reinstated its coverage with a hold rating and a $58 target. Earlier, Baird maintained a buy rating with a $58 target on June 8, 2026. The consensus among 20 analysts is a buy rating, with an average target price of $58.18.

About Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third Bancorp, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates as a bank holding company for Fifth Third Bank. It provides a wide range of financial products and services across the United States through its three segments: Commercial Banking, Consumer and Small Business Banking, and Wealth and Asset Management. Led by CEO Timothy N. Spence, the company employs nearly 26,000 people.

Bottom Line

Morgan Stanley's reiteration of a buy rating and a $64 price target reflects confidence in Fifth Third Bancorp's potential. Investors will be watching the upcoming earnings report closely. As a major player in regional banking, Fifth Third's performance and strategic moves remain under close scrutiny by analysts and investors alike.