Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) Dividend

Fifth Third Bancorp · Financial Services · Banks - Regional · quarterly payer

$53.90

As of Nov 13, 2026, Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share, or $1.68 a year, a 3.12% yield at its $53.90 share price. It pays every quarter, usually in January, April, July and October. It has raised its dividend 15 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of A.

Forward Yield

3.12%

Annual Dividend

$1.68

Payout Ratio

54%

5-Yr Growth

7.4%

Ex-Date

Sep 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

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Key facts about FITB's dividend

Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Source: SmarterDividends data

As of Nov 13, 2026, Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has a forward dividend yield of 3.12%, based on an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and a share price of $53.90.
As of Nov 13, 2026, FITB's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (89 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
By SmarterDividends' count, Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years as of Nov 13, 2026.
FITB last cut its regular dividend in 2008.
FITB's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 30, 2026, for a dividend of $0.42 per share.
As of Nov 13, 2026, FITB pays out 54% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
FITB's dividend has grown at an average rate of 7.4% a year over the past five years.
As of Nov 13, 2026, FITB's 3.12% yield is 15% below its five-year average yield of 3.66%.
As of Nov 13, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for FITB is $35.42 per share, 34% below the $53.90 share price, so FITB screens as overvalued.
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has raised its regular dividend 46 times and cut it 2 times across the 161 payments on record since 1986. Its most recent change was a 5.0% increase to $0.420 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 30, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 29, 2008.
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in September in 5 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 5.0%, was declared on Sep 17, 2026.

Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "FITB Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 13, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FITB

Is FITB a good dividend stock?

Yes

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.12% ($1.68/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

15 consecutive years of dividend growth
Comfortable payout ratio (54%)
Strong 7.4% 5-yr dividend growth
Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

Cut its dividend in 2008

Key Data

Dividend Yield: 3.12%
Payout Ratio: 54%
Annual Dividend: $1.68
5-Yr Avg Growth: 7.4%
Ex-Dividend Date: Sep 30, 2026
Years of Growth: 15
Frequency: quarterly
Beta: 0.99
Market Cap: $48.7B
P/E Ratio: 18.1
5-Yr Total Return: 26%
52-Week Range: $40.68 – $59.50
Dividend Safety: A · 89/100
Ever Cut?: Yes (2008)

FITB dividend raises and cuts

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has raised its regular dividend 46 times and cut it 2 times across the 161 payments on record since 1986. Its most recent change was a 5.0% increase to $0.420 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 30, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 29, 2008.

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Sep 30, 2026	Raise	$0.400 → $0.420	+5.0%
Sep 30, 2025	Raise	$0.370 → $0.400	+8.1%
Sep 30, 2024	Raise	$0.350 → $0.370	+5.7%
Sep 28, 2023	Raise	$0.330 → $0.350	+6.1%
Sep 29, 2022	Raise	$0.300 → $0.330	+10.0%
Sep 29, 2021	Raise	$0.270 → $0.300	+11.1%
Mar 30, 2020	Raise	$0.240 → $0.270	+12.5%
Jun 27, 2019	Raise	$0.220 → $0.240	+9.1%
Dec 28, 2018	Raise	$0.180 → $0.220	+22.2%
Jun 28, 2018	Raise	$0.160 → $0.180	+12.5%
Sep 28, 2017	Raise	$0.140 → $0.160	+14.3%
Dec 28, 2016	Raise	$0.130 → $0.140	+7.7%

Show all 48 changes since 1987

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Jun 26, 2014	Raise	$0.120 → $0.130	+8.3%
Jun 26, 2013	Raise	$0.110 → $0.120	+9.1%
Mar 26, 2013	Raise	$0.100 → $0.110	+10.0%
Sep 26, 2012	Raise	$0.0800 → $0.100	+25.0%
Sep 28, 2011	Raise	$0.0600 → $0.0800	+33.3%
Mar 30, 2011	Raise	$0.0100 → $0.0600	+500.0%
Dec 29, 2008	Cut	$0.150 → $0.0100	−93.3%
Jun 26, 2008	Cut	$0.440 → $0.150	−65.9%
Dec 27, 2007	Raise	$0.420 → $0.440	+4.8%
Mar 28, 2007	Raise	$0.400 → $0.420	+5.0%
Jun 28, 2006	Raise	$0.380 → $0.400	+5.3%
Sep 28, 2005	Raise	$0.350 → $0.380	+8.6%
Dec 30, 2004	Raise	$0.320 → $0.350	+9.4%
Mar 29, 2004	Raise	$0.290 → $0.320	+10.3%
Jun 26, 2003	Raise	$0.260 → $0.290	+11.5%
Sep 26, 2002	Raise	$0.230 → $0.260	+13.0%
Dec 27, 2001	Raise	$0.200 → $0.230	+15.0%
Mar 28, 2001	Raise	$0.180 → $0.200	+11.1%
Jun 28, 2000	Raise	$0.160 → $0.180	+12.5%
Sep 28, 1999	Raise	$0.133 → $0.160	+20.0%
Dec 29, 1998	Raise	$0.113 → $0.133	+17.6%
Mar 27, 1998	Raise	$0.0978 → $0.113	+15.9%
Jun 26, 1997	Raise	$0.0859 → $0.0978	+13.8%
Sep 26, 1996	Raise	$0.0770 → $0.0859	+11.5%
Dec 27, 1995	Raise	$0.0691 → $0.0770	+11.4%
Mar 27, 1995	Raise	$0.0612 → $0.0691	+12.9%
Jun 24, 1994	Raise	$0.0533 → $0.0612	+14.8%
Sep 24, 1993	Raise	$0.0474 → $0.0533	+12.5%
Dec 24, 1992	Raise	$0.0435 → $0.0474	+9.1%
Mar 25, 1992	Raise	$0.0395 → $0.0435	+10.0%
Jun 24, 1991	Raise	$0.0356 → $0.0395	+11.1%
Sep 24, 1990	Raise	$0.0316 → $0.0356	+12.5%
Dec 22, 1989	Raise	$0.0290 → $0.0316	+9.1%
Mar 27, 1989	Raise	$0.0263 → $0.0290	+10.0%
Jun 24, 1988	Raise	$0.0237 → $0.0263	+11.1%
Dec 24, 1987	Raise	$0.0211 → $0.0237	+12.5%

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FITB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →FITB dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →FITB dividend calculator100 shares pay $168.00 a year, $42.00 each quarterCalculate →FITB total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FITB a good dividend stock?

Yes. Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.12% ($1.68/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is FITB undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, FITB's fair value is about $35.42 versus a $53.90 share price — so it looks overvalued (-34% vs. fair value).

Is FITB's dividend safe?

FITB has a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 15-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2008, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is FITB's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for FITB is about $35.42 per share, about 34% below the current $53.90 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is FITB a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data FITB screens as "yes" and overvalued. Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.12% ($1.68/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will FITB cut its dividend?

FITB earns a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2008). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does FITB pay a dividend?

Yes. Fifth Third Bancorp pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.68 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.12%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of FITB pay?

At $1.68 per share a year, 100 shares of FITB pay $168.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $42.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $5,390 at the Nov 13, 2026 price.

What is FITB's dividend yield?

As of Nov 13, 2026, FITB's forward dividend yield is 3.12%, based on a $1.68 annual dividend and a $53.90 share price.

What is FITB's dividend per share?

As of Nov 13, 2026, FITB pays $1.68 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is FITB's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 13, 2026, FITB's payout ratio is 54% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has FITB grown its dividend?

As of Nov 13, 2026, FITB has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years.

When is the next FITB ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 13, 2026, FITB's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 30, 2026, for $0.42 per share.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Dividend History

Full FITB dividend history →

Ex-Date	Pay Date	Amount	Type
Sep 30, 2026	Oct 15, 2026	$0.4200	regular
Jun 30, 2026	Jul 15, 2026	$0.4000	regular
Mar 31, 2026	Apr 15, 2026	$0.4000	regular
Dec 31, 2025	Jan 15, 2026	$0.4000	regular
Sep 30, 2025	Oct 15, 2025	$0.4000	regular
Jun 30, 2025	Jul 15, 2025	$0.3700	regular
Mar 31, 2025	Apr 15, 2025	$0.3700	regular
Dec 31, 2024	Jan 15, 2025	$0.3700	regular
Sep 30, 2024	Oct 15, 2024	$0.3700	regular
Jun 28, 2024	Jul 15, 2024	$0.3500	regular
Mar 27, 2024	Apr 15, 2024	$0.3500	regular
Dec 28, 2023	Jan 16, 2024	$0.3500	regular
Sep 28, 2023	Oct 16, 2023	$0.3500	regular
Jun 29, 2023	Jul 17, 2023	$0.3300	regular

FITB Dividend News

IncreaseFITB·Oct 1, 2026

Fifth Third Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.0% to $0.42

Fifth Third lifted its quarterly payout to $0.42, extending a 15-year growth streak as earnings coverage and capital generation remained firm after Comerica.