Key Takeaways:
- Fifth Third Bancorp reported Q2 profit of $763 million, or 83 cents a share
- Earnings were boosted by the nearly $11 billion acquisition of Comerica
- The bank has cut more than 100 jobs in Frisco, Texas, as part of integration
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Fifth Third Bancorp profit jumps to $763 million on Comerica deal boost
Fifth Third Bancorp reported second-quarter profit of $763 million, or 83 cents a share, boosted by its acquisition of Comerica.
The results reflect the benefit of the nearly $11 billion Comerica deal, which closed earlier this year, the bank said. The acquisition added scale to Fifth Third's operations across Texas and the Midwest, making it one of the largest regional lenders in the US.
Revenue, net interest income and consensus comparisons were not yet disclosed in the preliminary earnings release. The bank did not provide updated guidance for the current quarter.
The acquisition has reshaped Fifth Third's footprint, though integration has come with cost-cutting measures. Months after the deal closed, the bank laid off more than 100 workers in Frisco, Texas, and removed Comerica's signage from its longtime headquarters at 1717 Main St. in Dallas, according to the Dallas Business Journal.
The $763 million profit marks a significant increase from the prior year, when the bank earned $602 million in the second quarter of 2025, according to company filings. The Comerica acquisition contributed to the jump in earnings as the bank absorbed the acquired lender's loan book and deposit base.
Fifth Third shares have gained about 12 percent this year through Wednesday's close, outperforming the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index. The bank is scheduled to hold its quarterly earnings call later this month, where executives are expected to detail net interest margin trends, cost synergy targets and the pace of further branch consolidation.
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