Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.71
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.4%
Payout Ratio
50.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
FITB Dividend Income Check
Safety
50.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.7% and trend is rising.
FITB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.4%
Trailing DPS$1.71
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout50.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout35.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR6.9%
5Y CAGR7.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.9%
Total Shareholder Yield5.3%
1Y Total Return39.6%
5Y Total Return33.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,35110Y ago$34,95120Y ago$16,593
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
FITB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
FITB Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Fifth Third Bancorp distributes 50.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 35.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FITB has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.9% and 5-year CAGR of 7.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FITB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.4% dividend yield, 1.9% buyback yield, 5.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 33.5%, with dividends contributing 16.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $34,951 today.
FITB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.87
Avg/Payment$0.3435
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.4000 | — | 3.38% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 3.29% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.4000 | ↑ +8.1% | 3.39% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 3.60% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 3.72% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 3.41% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.3700 | ↑ +5.7% | 3.31% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 3.84% | Jul 15, 2024 |
FITB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.4%
#3 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
50.8% payout
Streak
15Y
7.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.3%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd FITBFifth Third Bancorp | $33.3B | 3.4% | 50.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  RFRegions Financial Co… | $24.3B | 3.7% | — | 13 | Unknown |
1st  HBANHuntington Bancshare… | $25.6B | 3.7% | 41.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CFGCitizens Financial G… | $27.7B | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
 MTBM&T Bank Corporation | $32.7B | 2.5% | 34.6% | 9 | Sustainable |
 ZIONZions Bancorporation… | $9.3B | 2.7% | 31.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
FITB Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.40 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $1.54 | 6.9% | 4 | — | — | — | 5.7% |
| 2024 | $1.44 | 5.9% | 4 | $3.14 | 45.9% | 2.18x | 5.3% |
| 2023 | $1.36 | 7.9% | 4 | $3.22 | 42.2% | 2.37x | 5.0% |
| 2022 | $1.26 | 10.5% | 4 | $3.35 | 37.6% | 2.66x | 4.6% |
| 2021 | $1.14 | 5.6% | 4 | $3.73 | 30.6% | 3.27x | 4.2% |
| 2020 | $1.08 | 14.9% | 4 | $1.83 | 59.0% | 1.69x | 4.0% |
| 2019 | $0.94 | 27.0% | 4 | $3.33 | 28.2% | 3.54x | 3.5% |
| 2018 | $0.74 | 23.3% | 4 | $3.06 | 24.2% | 4.14x | 2.7% |
| 2017 | $0.60 | 13.2% | 4 | $2.83 | 21.2% | 4.72x | 2.2% |
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Start ComparisonFITB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FITB stock.
How much dividend does FITB pay per share?
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.71 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is FITB's next ex-dividend date?
FITB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FITB typically pays dividends Annual.
Is FITB's dividend safe?
FITB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +50.8% and FCF payout ratio of +35.0%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is FITB a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Fifth Third Bancorp is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FITB pay dividends?
Fifth Third Bancorp pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.71 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FITB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FITB five years ago would be worth approximately $13,351 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FITB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FITB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.