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

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

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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