BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in Fifth Third Bancorp to 8.0%

BlackRock, Inc. has filed a Schedule 13G/A with the SEC, dated April 24, 2026, disclosing an increased ownership stake in Fifth Third Bancorp (FITBI). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, BlackRock reported beneficial ownership of 72,600,402 shares of common stock, representing 8.0% of the company's total outstanding shares. This filing marks an increase from the previously reported 0.0% ownership position, indicating a significant accumulation of shares. Of the total shares held, BlackRock maintains sole voting power over 67,072,084 shares and sole dispositive power over all 72,600,402 shares. The filing was submitted as an amendment (No. 13) under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing control of the issuer. Various subsidiaries of BlackRock are listed as participating in the holdings, though no single individual's interest exceeds five percent of the total outstanding common shares.