FITB
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Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) closed at $50.43 as of 2026-05-01, trading 44.1% above its 200-week moving average of $35.00. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 42.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 50, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.75 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 weeks of data, FITB has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times. On average, these episodes lasted 36 weeks. Historically, investors who bought FITB at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +42.0%.
With a market cap of $45.7 billion, FITB is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 8.0%. The stock trades at 1.7x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in FITB would have grown to $1216, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. FITB has returned 7.8% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -12.8% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: FITB vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After FITB Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying FITB when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +28.2% after 12 months (median +45.0%), compared to +16.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 83% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +44.3% vs +30.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment FITB crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
FITB has crossed below its 200-week MA 14 times with an average 1-year return of +42.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 | 1 | 1.3% | +129.3% | +3542.9% |
| Sep 1990 | Oct 1990 | 5 | 9.4% | +113.1% | +3594.2% |
| Feb 2000 | Mar 2000 | 2 | 7.3% | +71.1% | +228.3% |
| Mar 2003 | May 2003 | 12 | 7.1% | +11.6% | +97.5% |
| Mar 2004 | May 2007 | 167 | 30.2% | -18.1% | +82.0% |
| Jun 2007 | Oct 2011 | 227 | 96.4% | -74.1% | +117.1% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 6.2% | +39.1% | +632.1% |
| Jan 2016 | Apr 2016 | 14 | 15.9% | +63.8% | +321.4% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 2 | 3.9% | +45.5% | +309.6% |
| Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | 3 | 3.7% | +44.5% | +309.1% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 1 | 2.4% | +42.1% | +196.9% |
| Feb 2020 | Nov 2020 | 37 | 49.5% | +49.9% | +164.7% |
| Mar 2023 | Nov 2023 | 38 | 22.8% | +25.8% | +89.3% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 0.9% | +44.7% | +56.3% |
| Average | 36 | — | +42.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FITB below its 200-week moving average?
No. Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) is currently 44.1% above its 200-week moving average of $35.00. It would need to fall to $35.00 to cross below the line.
What is FITB's 200-week moving average price?
Fifth Third Bancorp's 200-week moving average is $35.00 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when FITB drops below its 200-week moving average?
FITB has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +42.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 36 weeks on average.
Is FITB a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about FITB as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 50. Return on equity is 8.0%. Price-to-book is 1.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does FITB compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in FITB would have grown to $1216, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 7.8% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. FITB has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does FITB pay a dividend?
Yes. Fifth Third Bancorp currently pays a dividend yield of 317.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01