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Fifth Third Bancorp vs First Citizens Bancshares: FITB and FCNCA compared
Fifth Third Bancorp is the larger company: $3.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.4B for First Citizens Bancshares (Q3 2026). Fifth Third Bancorp is growing faster (+42% against 0% a year earlier). Fifth Third Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 33.8% against 33.1%.
Where the money goes: FITB and FCNCA
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) · Q3 2026
Fifth Third Bancorp, Q3 2026: revenue $3.3B (+42% year over year), operating margin 33.8%, net earnings $866M, operating cash flow $835M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
First Citizens Bancshares (FCNCA) · Q3 2026
First Citizens Bancshares, Q3 2026: revenue $2.4B (0% year over year), operating margin 33.1%, net earnings $606M, operating cash flow $902M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) | First Citizens Bancshares (FCNCA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $3.3B | $2.4B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +42% | 0% |
| Operating margin | 33.8% | 33.1% |
| Net earnings | $866M | $606M |
| Net margin | 26.4% | 24.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $835M | $902M |
| Free cash flow | $651M | $689M |
| Market value | $50.2B | $25.6B |
| P/E | 18.8× | 10.7× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $61.54 | $2519.23 |
Where the revenue comes from
Fifth Third Bancorp
- Net interest income: $2.3B (69%)
- Noninterest income: $1.0B (31%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Fifth Third Bancorp or First Citizens Bancshares?
Fifth Third Bancorp is the larger company: $3.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.4B for First Citizens Bancshares (Q3 2026).
Is Fifth Third Bancorp or First Citizens Bancshares growing faster?
Fifth Third Bancorp is growing faster (+42% against 0% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Fifth Third Bancorp or First Citizens Bancshares?
Fifth Third Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 33.8% against 33.1%.
More: Fifth Third Bancorp earnings · how Fifth Third Bancorp makes money · First Citizens Bancshares earnings · how First Citizens Bancshares makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.