--- title: "Fifth Third Bancorp: History & Research Timeline" description: "History & Research Timeline for Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)." canonical: https://www.getswoopr.com/stocks/companies/fifth-third-bancorp/history/ source: "Swoopr Investment: https://www.getswoopr.com" --- # Fifth Third Bancorp: History & Research Timeline ## Direct answer Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) is a Financials company and a constituent of the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index. This guide covers Fifth Third Bancorp's business model, financial metrics, competitive position, risk factors, and index membership as an educational business primer. It does not constitute personalized investment advice or a buy, sell, or price-target recommendation. ## What Has Fifth Third Bancorp Reported for Revenue Over Time? Fifth Third Bancorp reported revenue of $577 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, against $589 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The figures are as reported in its annual filings and are not adjusted for acquisitions, disposals or changes in accounting. | Fiscal year | Revenue | Growth | Net income | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY2022ended December 31, 2022 | $589 million | n/a | $2.4 billion | | FY2023ended December 31, 2023 | $577 million | -2.0% | $2.3 billion | ## Verified anchors - **1858** - founding or lineage field in the current constituent metadata. - **1996-03-29** - S&P 500 addition date for `FITB` in the constituent registry. - **2026-09-15** - current S&P 500 Equal Weight snapshot date used by Swoopr. ### Founding and predecessor businesses Research this stage specifically for Fifth Third Bancorp. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Initial public-market history Research this stage specifically for Fifth Third Bancorp. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Major products or market entries Research this stage specifically for Fifth Third Bancorp. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Transformative acquisitions and divestitures Research this stage specifically for Fifth Third Bancorp. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Restructurings and spin-offs Research this stage specifically for Fifth Third Bancorp. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Leadership transitions Research this stage specifically for Fifth Third Bancorp. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Regulatory or legal turning points Research this stage specifically for Fifth Third Bancorp. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. 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Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ## References - [SEC filings for Fifth Third Bancorp](https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=35527&owner=exclude) - [S&P 500 Equal Weight Index](https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500-equal-weight-index/) - [S&P U.S. Indices Methodology](https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/methodologies/methodology-sp-us-indices.pdf) [Return to the main Fifth Third Bancorp dossier](https://www.getswoopr.com/stocks/companies/fifth-third-bancorp/). **[Swoopr Editorial Team](https://www.getswoopr.com/authors/swoopr-editorial-team/)** Swoopr's editorial team produces independent investment education content reviewed for accuracy and clarity. 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