Fifth Third Announces Third Quarter 2022 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) announced third-quarter 2022 net income of $653 million, up from $562 million in the previous quarter but down from $704 million year-over-year. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.91, reflecting a 20% sequential rise but an 8% decline year-over-year. Net interest income rose 12% from Q2, driven by higher market rates and loan growth, while noninterest income decreased by 20% year-over-year. The bank also raised its quarterly cash dividend by 10%. Key metrics included a ROTCE of 21.9% and a 53.7% efficiency ratio.

Positive

• Net income increased 16% sequentially to $653 million.
• Diluted earnings per share rose 20% from the previous quarter to $0.91.
• Net interest income increased 12% from Q2, driven by higher market rates.
• Quarterly cash dividend increased by 10% to $0.33 per share.
• Efficiency ratio improved to 53.7%, a 4-point improvement from Q3 2021.

Negative

• Year-over-year net income available to common shareholders decreased by 8%.
• Noninterest income fell 20% compared to the same quarter last year.
• Average deposits decreased by 2% sequentially and by 3% year-over-year.

Reported diluted earnings per share of $0.91

Reported results included a negative $0.02 impact from a certain item on page 2 of the 3Q22 earnings release

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

Key Highlights

Select Business Highlights:

• Generated consumer household growth of 3% compared to 3Q21
• Increased quarterly cash dividend on common shares 3 cents, or 10%
• Private Bank recognized as Best Private Bank for High Net Worth Clients by Digital Banker and Global Private Banker
• Surpassed 1 million Momentum banking accounts

Select Financial Highlights:

• ROTCE^(a) of 21.9%; adjusted ROTCE^(a) of 17.7% excl. AOCI
• Compared to 3Q21, PPNR^(a) increased 18% (adjusted PPNR^(a) increased 24%)
• Efficiency ratio^(a) of 53.7%, a 4 point improvement from 3Q21
• Net interest income^(a) increased 12% compared to 2Q22; NIM^(a) up 30 basis points compared to 2Q22
• ACL of 1.91%, an increase of 6 bps from 2Q22 (increase of 2 bps excluding Dividend Finance); NPA ratio of 0.46% improved 1 bp compared to 2Q22

	Key Financial Data
	$ millions for all balance sheet and income statement items
		3Q22		2Q22		3Q21
	Income Statement Data
	Net income available to common shareholders	$631		$526		$684
	Net interest income (U.S. GAAP)	1,498		1,339		1,189
	Net interest income (FTE)(a)	1,502		1,342		1,192
	Noninterest income	672		676		836
	Noninterest expense	1,167		1,112		1,172
	Per Share Data
	Earnings per share, basic	$0.91		$0.76		$0.98
	Earnings per share, diluted	0.91		0.76		0.97
	Book value per share	21.30		24.56		29.59
	Tangible book value per share(a)	13.87		17.10		22.79
	Balance Sheet & Credit Quality
	Average portfolio loans and leases	$119,644		$117,693		$107,970
	Average deposits	159,469		162,890		162,647
	Net charge-off ratio(b)	0.21	%	0.21	%	0.08	%
	Nonperforming asset ratio(c)	0.46		0.47		0.52
	Financial Ratios
	Return on average assets	1.25	%	1.09	%	1.36	%
	Return on average common equity	14.9		12.3		13.0
	Return on average tangible common equity(a)	21.9		17.5		16.9
	CET1 capital(d)(e)	9.11		8.95		9.86
	Net interest margin(a)	3.22		2.92		2.59
	Efficiency(a)	53.7		55.1		57.8
	Other than the Quarterly Financial Review tables beginning on page 14 of the 3Q22 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.

CEO Commentary

Our third quarter financial results were strong and reflected our disciplined approach throughout the bank. We generated record adjusted revenue driven by interest-earning assets growth combined with a 30 basis point improvement in our net interest margin. We also achieved one of our lowest adjusted efficiency ratios over the past decade reflecting our expense discipline.

We extended our track record of strong organic growth, adding new quality relationships in commercial and new households in consumer. Provide and Dividend Finance - our recent fintech acquisitions - have also contributed to our healthy loan growth with record originations. We are committed throughout the bank to continuous improvement and developing innovative, software-led solutions to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Fifth Third has been built to perform well through-the-cycle. Our key credit quality metrics in both commercial and consumer portfolios remain resilient, reflecting our focus on high-quality relationships and disciplined approach to client selection. We remain well positioned to outperform peers and generate long-term sustainable value for customers, communities, employees and shareholders.

-Tim Spence, President and CEO

	Income Statement Highlights
	($ in millions, except per share data)	For the Three Months Ended									% Change
		September			June			September
		2022			2022			2021			Seq		Yr/Yr
	Condensed Statements of Income
	Net interest income (NII)(a)	$1,502			$1,342			$1,192			12%		26%
	Provision for (benefit from) credit losses	158			179			(42)			(12)%		NM
	Noninterest income	672			676			836			(1)%		(20)%
	Noninterest expense	1,167			1,112			1,172			5%		—
	Income before income taxes(a)	$849			$727			$898			17%		(5)%
	Taxable equivalent adjustment	$4			$3			$3			33%		33%
	Applicable income tax expense	192			162			191			19%		1%
	Net income	$653			$562			$704			16%		(7)%
	Dividends on preferred stock	22			36			20			(39)%		10%
	Net income available to common shareholders	$631			$526			$684			20%		(8)%
	Earnings per share, diluted	$0.91			$0.76			$0.97			20%		(6)%

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ^®: FITB) today reported third quarter 2022 net income of $653 million compared to net income of $562 million in the prior quarter and $704 million in the year-ago quarter. Net income available to common shareholders in the current quarter was $631 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, compared to $526 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, in the prior quarter and $684 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.

		Diluted earnings per share impact of certain item(s) - 3Q22
		(after-tax impact(f); $ in millions, except per share data)
		Valuation of Visa total return swap (noninterest income)	$(13)
		Diluted earnings per share impact of certain item(s)1	$(0.02)
		1Diluted earnings per share impact reflects 694.593 million average diluted shares outstanding

	Net Interest Income
	(FTE; $ in millions)(a)	For the Three Months Ended									% Change
		September			June			September
		2022			2022			2021			Seq		Yr/Yr
	Interest Income
	Interest income	$1,764			$1,467			$1,295			20%		36%
	Interest expense	262			125			103			110%		154%
	Net interest income (NII)	$1,502			$1,342			$1,192			12%		26%
	Average Yield/Rate Analysis										bps Change
	Yield on interest-earning assets	3.78%			3.19%			2.81%			59		97
	Rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities	0.87%			0.43%			0.36%			44		51
	Ratios
	Net interest rate spread	2.91%			2.76%			2.45%			15		46
	Net interest margin (NIM)	3.22%			2.92%			2.59%			30		63

Compared to the prior quarter, NII increased $160 million, or 12%, primarily reflecting higher market rates, growth in commercial loan balances, the full quarter impact of securities purchased in the second quarter, as well as a higher day count, partially offset by an increase in wholesale funding primarily due to a decline in average core deposit balances. Compared to the prior quarter, NIM increased 30 bps, reflecting the net benefit of higher market rates as well as a decrease in other short-term investments (primarily interest-bearing cash), partially offset by the aforementioned increase in wholesale funding.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, NII increased $310 million, or 26%, reflecting the net benefit of higher market rates, as well as growth in investment portfolio balances and C&I loan balances, partially offset by lower PPP-related income and lower interest income from government guaranteed mortgage buyouts. Compared to the year-ago quarter, NIM increased 63 bps, reflecting the benefit of higher market rates as well as growth in investment portfolio balances, partially offset by a decrease in other short-term investments (primarily interest-bearing cash).

	Noninterest Income
	($ in millions)	For the Three Months Ended						% Change
		September		June		September
		2022		2022		2021		Seq		Yr/Yr
	Noninterest Income
	Service charges on deposits	$143		$154		$152		(7)%		(6)%
	Commercial banking revenue	134		137		152		(2)%		(12)%
	Mortgage banking net revenue	69		31		86		123%		(20)%
	Wealth and asset management revenue	141		140		147		1%		(4)%
	Card and processing revenue	105		105		102		—		3%
	Leasing business revenue	60		56		78		7%		(23)%
	Other noninterest income	59		85		120		(31)%		(51)%
	Securities losses, net	(38)		(32)		(1)		19%		NM
	Securities losses, net - non-qualifying hedges
	on mortgage servicing rights	(1)		—		—		NM		NM
	Total noninterest income	$672		$676		$836		(1)%		(20)%

Reported noninterest income decreased $4 million, or 1%, from the prior quarter, and decreased $164 million, or 20%, from the year-ago quarter. The reported results reflect the impact of certain items in the table below. Reported current quarter results included $38 million of net securities losses, which included $7 million in net losses attributable to mark-to-market impacts related to investments supporting non-qualified deferred compensation plans, as well as a $28 million net loss attributable to market value changes on Fifth Third's shares of Rubicon Technologies, Inc. and AvidXchange Holdings, Inc.

	Noninterest Income excluding certain items
	($ in millions)	For the Three Months Ended
		September			June			September
		2022			2022			2021
	Noninterest Income excluding certain items
	Noninterest income (U.S. GAAP)	$672			$676			$836
	Valuation of Visa total return swap	17			18			17
	Net disposition charges/(gain)	—			6			(60)
	Securities losses, net	38			32			1
	Noninterest income excluding certain items(a)	$727			$732			$794

Compared to the prior quarter, noninterest income excluding certain items decreased $5 million, or 1%. Compared to the year-ago quarter, noninterest income excluding certain items decreased $67 million, or 8%.

Compared to the prior quarter, service charges on deposits decreased $11 million, or 7%, reflecting the impact of higher treasury management earnings credits which more than offset gross revenue growth, as well as the elimination of consumer non-sufficient funds fees. Commercial banking revenue decreased $3 million, or 2%, primarily driven by lower M&A advisory revenue and corporate bond fees, partially offset by higher loan syndication revenue. Mortgage banking net revenue increased $38 million, or 123%, primarily reflecting a $19 million reduction in MSR asset decay and an $18 million increase from MSR net valuation adjustments. Wealth and asset management revenue increased $1 million, or 1%, primarily driven by increased high-net-worth insurance revenue, partially offset by a decline in personal asset management revenue. Card and processing revenue was flat as lower rewards were offset by lower spend volumes. Leasing business revenue increased $4 million, or 7%, primarily reflecting higher lease remarketing revenue. The decrease in other noninterest income was primarily attributable to lower private equity income.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, service charges on deposits decreased $9 million, or 6%, reflecting higher treasury management earnings credits and the elimination of consumer non-sufficient funds fees. Commercial banking revenue decreased $18 million, or 12%, primarily driven by decreases in corporate bond fees, M&A advisory revenue, and loan syndication revenue, partially offset by an increase in client financial risk management revenue. Mortgage banking net revenue decreased $17 million, or 20%, reflecting a $54 million decrease in origination fees and gains on loan sales and a $10 million reduction from MSR net valuation adjustments, partially offset by a $29 million decrease in MSR asset decay and an $18 million increase in mortgage servicing revenue. Wealth and asset management revenue decreased $6 million, or 4%, primarily reflecting lower personal asset management revenue impacted by market valuations. Card and processing revenue increased $3 million, or 3%, driven by higher spend volumes partially offset by higher rewards. Leasing business revenue decreased $18 million, or 23%, reflecting the disposition of LaSalle Solutions, partially offset by an increase in lease remarketing revenue. The decrease in other noninterest income was primarily attributable to lower private equity income.

	Noninterest Expense
	($ in millions)	For the Three Months Ended									% Change
		September			June			September
		2022			2022			2021			Seq		Yr/Yr
	Noninterest Expense
	Compensation and benefits	$605			$584			$627			4%		(4)%
	Net occupancy expense	74			75			79			(1)%		(6)%
	Technology and communications	106			98			98			8%		8%
	Equipment expense	36			36			34			—		6%
	Card and processing expense	21			20			19			5%		11%
	Leasing business expense	33			31			33			6%		—
	Marketing expense	35			28			29			25%		21%
	Other noninterest expense	257			240			253			7%		2%
	Total noninterest expense	$1,167			$1,112			$1,172			5%		—

Compared to the prior quarter, noninterest expense increased $55 million, or 5%. Noninterest expense in the current quarter included a $7 million benefit related to the impact of non-qualified deferred compensation mark-to-market (compared to a $27 million benefit in the prior quarter). Excluding the non-qualified deferred compensation impacts from both periods, total noninterest expense increased $35 million, or 3%, primarily driven by higher technology and marketing expense, the full quarter impact of the Dividend Finance acquisition, and the impact of the recent minimum wage increase.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, noninterest expense decreased $5 million primarily reflecting a decrease in compensation and benefits expense. This was partially offset by an increase in technology and communications expense related to continued modernization investments as well as higher marketing expense.

	Average Interest-Earning Assets
	($ in millions)	For the Three Months Ended									% Change
		September			June			September
		2022			2022			2021			Seq		Yr/Yr
	Average Portfolio Loans and Leases
	Commercial loans and leases:
	Commercial and industrial loans	$56,646			$55,460			$47,766			2%		19%
	Commercial mortgage loans	10,751			10,710			10,317			—		4%
	Commercial construction loans	5,557			5,356			5,728			4%		(3)%
	Commercial leases	2,792			2,839			3,158			(2)%		(12)%
	Total commercial loans and leases	$75,746			$74,365			$66,969			2%		13%
	Consumer loans:
	Residential mortgage loans	$17,617			$17,363			$16,223			1%		9%
	Home equity	3,956			3,895			4,409			2%		(10)%
	Indirect secured consumer loans	16,750			17,241			15,590			(3)%		7%
	Credit card	1,756			1,704			1,748			3%		—
	Other consumer loans	3,819			3,125			3,031			22%		26%
	Total consumer loans	$43,898			$43,328			$41,001			1%		7%
	Total average portfolio loans and leases	$119,644			$117,693			$107,970			2%		11%
	Memo:
	Average PPP loans	$283			$549			$3,071			(48)%		(91)%
	Average portfolio commercial and industrial loans - excl. PPP loans	$56,363			$54,911			$44,695			3%		26%
	Average Loans and Leases Held for Sale
	Commercial loans and leases held for sale	$3			$7			$31			(57)%		(90)%
	Consumer loans held for sale	2,253			2,536			5,527			(11)%		(59)%
	Total average loans and leases held for sale	$2,256			$2,543			$5,558			(11)%		(59)%
	Total average loans and leases	$121,900			$120,236			$113,528			1%		7%
	Securities (taxable and tax-exempt)	$57,713			$54,538			$37,208			6%		55%
	Other short-term investments	5,765			9,632			32,065			(40)%		(82)%
	Total average interest-earning assets	$185,378			$184,406			$182,801			1%		1%

Compared to the prior quarter, total average portfolio loans and leases increased 2%, reflecting an increase in both commercial and consumer portfolios. Average commercial portfolio loans and leases increased 2%, primarily reflecting an increase in commercial and industrial (C&I) and commercial construction loan balances. Average consumer portfolio loans increased 1%, reflecting an increase in other consumer loan balances (primarily Dividend Finance) and residential mortgage loan balances, partially offset by a decrease in indirect secured consumer loan balances.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, total average portfolio loans and leases increased 11%, reflecting an increase in both commercial and consumer portfolios. Average commercial portfolio loans and leases increased 13%, primarily reflecting an increase in C&I loan balances, partially offset by a decrease in commercial lease balances. Average consumer portfolio loans increased 7%, as increases in both residential mortgage and indirect secured consumer loan balances were partially offset by a decrease in home equity balances.

Average loans and leases held for sale were $2 billion in the current quarter compared to $3 billion in the prior quarter and $6 billion in the year-ago quarter. Current quarter average loans and leases held for sale were impacted by a decline in residential mortgage balances (primarily from a decline in government guaranteed mortgage buyouts).

Average securities (taxable and tax-exempt) of $58 billion in the current quarter increased $3 billion, or 6%, compared to the prior quarter and increased $21 billion, or 55%, compared to the year-ago quarter. Average other short-term investments (including interest-bearing cash) of $6 billion in the current quarter decreased $4 billion, or 40%, compared to the prior quarter and decreased $26 billion, or 82%, compared to the year-ago quarter.

Total period-end commercial portfolio loans and leases of $76 billion increased 1% compared to the prior quarter, primarily reflecting an increase in C&I balances. Compared to the year-ago quarter, total period-end commercial portfolio loans increased 14%, primarily reflecting an increase in C&I balances, partially offset by a decrease in commercial lease balances. Period-end commercial revolving line utilization was 37%, compared to 37% in the prior quarter and 31% in the year-ago quarter.

Period-end consumer portfolio loans of $44 billion increased 1% compared to the prior quarter, primarily reflecting an increase in other consumer loan balances (primarily Dividend Finance) and home equity balances, partially offset by a decrease in indirect secured consumer loan balances. Compared to the year-ago quarter, total period-end consumer portfolio loans increased 7%, reflecting an increase in residential mortgage balances and other consumer loan balances, partially offset by a decrease in home equity balances.

Total period-end securities (taxable and tax-exempt; amortized cost) of $58 billion in the current quarter increased $1 billion, or 2%, compared to the prior quarter and increased $21 billion, or 57%, compared to the year-ago quarter. Period-end other short-term investments of $7 billion decreased $1 billion, or 11%, compared to the prior quarter and decreased $28 billion, or 81%, compared to the year-ago quarter.

Average Deposits
	($ in millions)	For the Three Months Ended									% Change
		September			June			September
		2022			2022			2021			Seq		Yr/Yr
	Average Deposits
	Demand	$59,535			$62,555			$62,626			(5)%		(5)%
	Interest checking	42,574			44,349			45,128			(4)%		(6)%
	Savings	23,814			23,708			20,941			—		14%
	Money market	29,066			29,284			30,514			(1)%		(5)%
	Foreign office(g)	206			139			195			48%		6%
	Total transaction deposits	$155,195			$160,035			$159,404			(3)%		(3)%
	CDs $250,000 or less	2,048			2,193			2,937			(7)%		(30)%
	Total core deposits	$157,243			$162,228			$162,341			(3)%		(3)%
	CDs over $250,000	2,226			662			306			236%		627%
	Total average deposits	$159,469			$162,890			$162,647			(2)%		(2)%

Compared to the prior quarter, average core deposits decreased 3%, primarily reflecting a decline in commercial deposit balances including the full quarter impact of second quarter's deliberate deposit runoff. Average demand deposits represented 38% of total core deposits in the current quarter, relatively stable with the prior quarter. Average commercial transaction deposits decreased 5% and average consumer transaction deposits decreased 1%. Period end core deposits were flat compared to the prior quarter.

Compared to the year-ago quarter, average core deposits decreased 3%, primarily reflecting the aforementioned commercial deposit runoff. Average commercial transaction deposits decreased 10% and average consumer transaction deposits increased 5%. Period end core deposits decreased 3% compared to the year-ago quarter.

The period end portfolio loan-to-core deposit ratio was 75% in the current quarter, compared to 75% in the prior quarter and 65% in the year-ago quarter.

Average Wholesale Funding
	($ in millions)	For the Three Months Ended									% Change
		September			June			September
		2022			2022			2021			Seq		Yr/Yr
	Average Wholesale Funding
	CDs over $250,000	$2,226			$662			$306			236%		627%
	Federal funds purchased	607			392			348			55%		74%
	Other short-term borrowings	7,436			3,571			1,122			108%		563%
	Long-term debt	11,796			11,164			12,057			6%		(2)%
	Total average wholesale funding	$22,065			$15,789			$13,833			40%		60%

Compared to the prior quarter, average wholesale funding increased 40%, as earning asset growth outpaced core deposit balances. The growth in wholesale funding was primarily attributed to increases in other short-term borrowings and jumbo CD balances. Compared to the year-ago quarter, average wholesale funding increased 60%, reflecting increases in other short-term borrowings, jumbo CD balances, and federal funds purchased, partially offset by decreases in long-term debt.

Credit Quality Summary
($ in millions)	As of and For the Three Months Ended
	September			June			March			December			September
	2022			2022			2022			2021			2021
Total nonaccrual portfolio loans and leases (NPLs)	$522			$539			$534			$498			$528
Repossessed property	6			6			5			5			4
OREO	18			14			27			24			27
Total nonperforming portfolio loans and leases and OREO (NPAs)	$546			$559			$566			$527			$559
NPL ratio(h)	0.44%			0.45%			0.46%			0.44%			0.49%
NPA ratio(c)	0.46%			0.47%			0.49%			0.47%			0.52%
Total loans and leases 30-89 days past due (accrual)	$335			$294			$288			$254			$267
Total loans and leases 90 days past due (accrual)	59			39			50			117			92
Allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL), beginning	$2,014			$1,908			$1,892			$1,954			$2,033
Total net losses charged-off	(62)			(62)			(34)			(38)			(21)
Provision for (benefit from) loan and lease losses	147			168			50			(24)			(58)
ALLL, ending	$2,099			$2,014			$1,908			$1,892			$1,954
Reserve for unfunded commitments, beginning	$188			$177			$182			$205			$189
Provision for (benefit from) the reserve for unfunded commitments	11			11			(5)			(23)			16
Reserve for unfunded commitments, ending	$199			$188			$177			$182			$205
Total allowance for credit losses (ACL)	$2,298			$2,202			$2,085			$2,074			$2,159
ACL ratios:
As a % of portfolio loans and leases	1.91%			1.85%			1.80%			1.85%			2.00%
As a % of nonperforming portfolio loans and leases	440%			408%			391%			416%			409%
As a % of nonperforming portfolio assets	420%			394%			369%			394%			386%
ALLL as a % of portfolio loans and leases	1.75%			1.70%			1.65%			1.69%			1.81%
Total losses charged-off	$(104)			$(90)			$(64)			$(77)			$(56)
Total recoveries of losses previously charged-off	42			28			30			39			35
Total net losses charged-off	$(62)			$(62)			$(34)			$(38)			$(21)
Net charge-off ratio (NCO ratio)(b)	0.21%			0.21%			0.12%			0.14%			0.08%
Commercial NCO ratio	0.17%			0.19%			0.05%			0.10%			0.03%
Consumer NCO ratio	0.28%			0.24%			0.25%			0.21%			0.16%

Nonperforming portfolio loans and leases were $522 million in the current quarter, with the resulting NPL ratio of 0.44%. Compared to the prior quarter, NPLs decreased $17 million with the NPL ratio decreasing 1 bp. Compared to the year-ago quarter, NPLs decreased $6 million with the NPL ratio decreasing 5 bps.

Nonperforming portfolio assets were $546 million in the current quarter, with the resulting NPA ratio of 0.46%. Compared to the prior quarter, NPAs decreased $13 million with the NPA ratio decreasing 1 bp. Compared to the year-ago quarter, NPAs decreased $13 million with the NPA ratio decreasing 6 bps.

The provision for credit losses totaled $158 million in the current quarter. The allowance for credit loss ratio represented 1.91% of total portfolio loans and leases at quarter end, compared with 1.85% for the prior quarter end and 2.00% for the year-ago quarter end. In the current quarter, the allowance for credit losses represented 440% of nonperforming portfolio loans and leases and 420% of nonperforming portfolio assets.

Net charge-offs were $62 million in the current quarter, with the resulting NCO ratio of 0.21%. Compared to the prior quarter, both net charge-offs and the NCO ratio remained flat. Compared to the year-ago quarter, net charge-offs increased $41 million and the NCO ratio increased 13 bps, reflecting a normalization from historically low net charge-offs in the year-ago quarter.

	Capital Position
				As of and For the Three Months Ended
				September			June			March			December			September
				2022			2022			2022			2021			2021
	Capital Position
	Average total Bancorp shareholders' equity as a % of average assets			9.13%			9.35%			10.23%			10.71%			11.16%
	Tangible equity(a)			8.18%			8.05%			7.98%			7.97%			8.06%
	Tangible common equity (excluding AOCI)(a)			7.16%			7.01%			6.96%			6.94%			7.01%
	Tangible common equity (including AOCI)(a)			4.75%			5.82%			6.48%			7.47%			7.74%
	Regulatory Capital Ratios(d)(e)
	CET1 capital			9.11%			8.95%			9.31%			9.54%			9.86%
	Tier 1 risk-based capital			10.38%			10.23%			10.63%			10.91%			11.28%
	Total risk-based capital			12.61%			12.47%			12.93%			13.42%			13.94%
	Leverage			8.44%			8.30%			8.32%			8.27%			8.41%

The CET1 capital ratio was 9.11%, the tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio was 7.16% excluding AOCI, and 4.75% including AOCI. The Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 10.38%, the Total risk-based capital ratio was 12.61%, and the Leverage ratio was 8.44%.

Fifth Third increased its quarterly cash dividend on its common shares by $0.03, or 10%, to $0.33 per share for the third quarter of 2022.

Tax Rate

The effective tax rate for the quarter was 22.7% compared with 22.4% 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

(a)		Non-GAAP measure; see discussion of non-GAAP reconciliation beginning on page 27 of the 3Q22 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) effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic; (2) deteriorating credit quality; (3) loan concentration by location or industry of borrowers or collateral; (4) problems encountered by other financial institutions; (5) inadequate sources of funding or liquidity; (6) unfavorable actions of rating agencies; (7) inability to maintain or grow deposits; (8) limitations on the ability to receive dividends from subsidiaries; (9) cyber-security risks; (10) Fifth Third’s ability to secure confidential information and deliver products and services through the use of computer systems and telecommunications networks; (11) failures by third-party service providers; (12) inability to manage strategic initiatives and/or organizational changes; (13) inability to implement technology system enhancements; (14) failure of internal controls and other risk management systems; (15) losses related to fraud, theft, misappropriation or violence; (16) inability to attract and retain skilled personnel; (17) adverse impacts of government regulation; (18) governmental or regulatory changes or other actions; (19) failures to meet applicable capital requirements; (20) regulatory objections to Fifth Third’s capital plan; (21) regulation of Fifth Third’s derivatives activities; (22) deposit insurance premiums; (23) assessments for the orderly liquidation fund; (24) replacement of LIBOR; (25) weakness in the national or local economies; (26) global political and economic uncertainty or negative actions; (27) changes in interest rates; (28) changes and trends in capital markets; (29) fluctuation of Fifth Third’s stock price; (30) volatility in mortgage banking revenue; (31) litigation, investigations, and enforcement proceedings by governmental authorities; (32) breaches of contractual covenants, representations and warranties; (33) competition and changes in the financial services industry; (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.

Category: Earnings

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Investor contact: Chris Doll (513) 534-2345

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Source: Fifth Third Bancorp

FAQ

What were Fifth Third Bancorp's earnings per share for Q3 2022?

Fifth Third Bancorp reported diluted earnings per share of $0.91 for Q3 2022.

How did Fifth Third Bancorp's net income change in Q3 2022?

Net income for Q3 2022 was $653 million, up 16% from the previous quarter but down 7% from a year earlier.

What was the increase in Fifth Third Bancorp's quarterly cash dividend?

Fifth Third Bancorp increased its quarterly cash dividend by 10%, raising it to $0.33 per share.

What was Fifth Third Bancorp's efficiency ratio in Q3 2022?

The efficiency ratio for Fifth Third Bancorp was 53.7% in Q3 2022.

How much did Fifth Third Bancorp's noninterest income drop in Q3 2022?

Noninterest income decreased by 20% compared to the same quarter last year.