Fifth Third Bancorp - FITB STOCK NEWS

Fifth Third launched the Empowering Community Leaders program, an 18-month initiative aimed at enhancing the skills of nonprofit leaders across its 11-state footprint. Funded by the Fifth Third Foundation, the program will provide resources, training, and certifications in leadership and technical skills. Notable partners include Harvard Kennedy School and Case Western Reserve University. Participants will receive education to boost their effectiveness in community impact. The program underscores Fifth Third's commitment to strengthening communities through empowered leadership.

Fifth Third Bank announces the retirement of Mark Hoppe, Chicago region president, after a 45-year banking career, effective year-end. Mark Heckler, senior commercial banker, will succeed him. Under Hoppe's leadership since the 2019 merger with MB Financial, Fifth Third emerged as a leading middle market bank in Chicago. Hoppe will transition to a senior advisory role post-retirement. Heckler brings extensive experience and will lead ongoing growth in the Chicago market, with a focus on enhancing market share and community service.

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) reported Q2 2022 net income of $562 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, down 21% year-over-year. Key performance indicators included a return on average tangible common equity of 17.5% and an efficiency ratio of 55%. Net interest income increased 12% from Q1 2022, driven by higher market rates. The acquisition of Dividend Finance was completed, enhancing consumer lending capabilities. The company announced a $100 billion environmental and social finance target by 2030. Average deposits decreased by 3% to $162.9 billion.

Fifth Third Bancorp announced a new $100 billion environmental and social finance target to be achieved by 2030, expanding its previous $8 billion sustainable finance goal set in 2020. The Bank has achieved 4 of 5 sustainable operational goals ahead of schedule and made significant progress on diversity and inclusion initiatives, having invested $2.5 billion in employee rewards. Their 2021 ESG Report outlines improvements in climate action and community support efforts, including $1.3 billion in community development lending.

Fifth Third Bank's annual 'Feeding Our Communities' initiative surpassed its goal by providing over 8.4 million meals to combat hunger, exceeding last year's target of 5.3 million meals.

The initiative involved nearly 250 volunteer activities and 5,100 volunteer hours, kickstarting on May 3. Collaborating with Feeding America, the bank aims to help alleviate hunger across its regions, contributing significantly to communities during a time of increasing need.

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) reported its stress capital buffer requirement from the Federal Reserve's 2022 Comprehensive Capital Analysis, maintaining the minimum level of 2.5% effective October 1, 2022. The company's Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio significantly surpasses the regulatory minimum. Fifth Third plans to recommend a quarterly cash dividend increase of up to 3 cents per share, pending Board approval. CEO Greg Carmichael emphasized the bank's resilient balance sheet and strong capital ratios in response to adverse economic scenarios.

Fifth Third Bank has announced an increase in its prime lending rate to 4.75%, effective immediately. This marks the first change since May 4, 2022, when it rose from 3.50% to 4.00%. As of March 31, 2022, Fifth Third Bancorp had total assets of $211 billion and operates over 1,079 Banking Centers and 2,201 ATMs across the Southeastern United States. The bank is among the major money managers in the Midwest with $549 billion in assets under care.