BlackRock (NASDAQ: FITB) reports 72.6M Fifth Third shares held

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. filed Amendment No. 13 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 72,600,402 shares of Fifth Third Bancorp common stock. The filing states this equals 8.0% of the class and attributes 67,072,084 shares of sole voting power and 72,600,402 shares of sole dispositive power to the reporting business units. The filing notes these holdings reflect certain Reporting Business Units of BlackRock and lists a 04/24/2026 signature by a Managing Director.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

BlackRock reports an 8.0% stake in Fifth Third via its reporting business units.

BlackRock's amendment shows 72,600,402 shares beneficially owned, with 8.0% of the class and 67,072,084 shares carrying sole voting power. The filing clarifies these amounts reflect securities held by certain Reporting Business Units rather than BlackRock in aggregate.

The primary dependency is the internal aggregation method described under SEC Release No. 34-39538; timing and any trading intentions are not stated. Subsequent filings or public statements would be required to indicate changes in position or voting plans.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned: 72,600,402 shares Percent of class: 8.0% Sole voting power: 67,072,084 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficially owned 72,600,402 shares Amount beneficially owned reported on Schedule 13G/A

Percent of class 8.0% Percent of common stock class reported

Sole voting power 67,072,084 shares Shares with sole power to vote reported

Sole dispositive power 72,600,402 shares Shares with sole power to dispose reported

CUSIP 316773100 Fifth Third Bancorp common stock CUSIP

Signature date 04/24/2026 Date signed by Managing Director on the amendment

Key Terms

Beneficially owned, Schedule 13G/A, Sole Dispositive Power, Reporting Business Units

4 terms

Beneficially owned regulatory

"reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"filed Amendment No. 13 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

Sole Dispositive Power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 72600402"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Reporting Business Units other

"beneficially owned by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units")"

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 13)

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

316773100

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 316773100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 67,072,084.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 72,600,402.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

72,600,402.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: FIFTH THIRD BANCORP
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 38 FOUNTAIN SQ PLZ FIFTH THIRD CENTER CINCINNATI OH 45263
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 316773100
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 72600402
(b)	Percent of class: 8.0 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 67072084
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 72600402
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of FIFTH THIRD BANCORP. No one person's interest in the common stock of FIFTH THIRD BANCORP is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	04/24/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

What stake did BlackRock report in FIFTH THIRD BANCORP (FITB)?

BlackRock reported beneficial ownership of 72,600,402 shares, equaling 8.0% of Fifth Third Bancorp's common stock. The filing attributes 67,072,084 shares of sole voting power to BlackRock's reporting business units.

Does BlackRock control the voting for those FITB shares?

The filing shows 67,072,084 shares as sole voting power held by the reporting business units. It also reports 72,600,402 shares of sole dispositive power, indicating the reporting units can direct sales of those shares.

Is this ownership held by one entity within BlackRock?

The amendment states the figures reflect certain "Reporting Business Units" of BlackRock, not necessarily a single legal entity. The filing follows SEC Release No. 34-39538 aggregation rules for business-unit reporting.

When was the Schedule 13G/A amendment signed?

The Schedule 13G/A Amendment No. 13 was signed by a Managing Director on 04/24/2026. The signature date is the attestation date provided in the filing.