Fifth Third and Comerica Shareholders Approve Transformative Merger

Fifth Third Bancorp ( (FITB) ) has shared an announcement.

On January 6, 2026, Fifth Third Bancorp shareholders and Comerica Incorporated stockholders separately approved the proposed merger of the two banks, with Fifth Third investors endorsing the issuance of new common shares needed to fund the acquisition and an adjournment option that ultimately was not used. With 99.7% of Fifth Third votes cast and 97.0% of Comerica votes cast in favor, the deal cleared a major shareholder hurdle and, pending remaining regulatory and customary closing conditions, is slated to create the ninth-largest U.S. bank by assets, combining Fifth Third’s retail and digital strengths with Comerica’s middle-market franchise to expand their footprint across many of the nation’s fastest-growing large metropolitan markets.

The most recent analyst rating on (FITB) stock is a Buy with a $57.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Fifth Third Bancorp stock, see the FITB Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on FITB Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FITB is a Outperform.

Fifth Third Bancorp’s overall stock score reflects its strong financial performance and strategic initiatives, such as the merger with Comerica. While technical indicators suggest overbought conditions, the company’s valuation remains attractive, and the earnings call provided a positive outlook. The corporate events further support a favorable long-term growth trajectory.

To see Spark’s full report on FITB stock, click here.

More about Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third Bancorp is a Cincinnati-based regional bank holding company and indirect parent of Fifth Third Bank, National Association, offering retail, commercial and wealth management banking services with an emphasis on technology-driven innovation and community impact. Comerica Incorporated is a Dallas-based financial services company organized around commercial banking, retail banking and wealth management, operating in key U.S. growth markets as one of the 25 largest U.S. commercial financial holding companies.

Average Trading Volume: 7,529,951

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $32.14B

For an in-depth examination of FITB stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.