In other recent news, Fifth Third Bancorp has been the focus of several analysts. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised the price target to $41, maintaining a Market Perform rating, following a recent earnings report showing a core EPS of $0.87, slightly above estimates. RBC Capital Markets also increased the bank's price target to $43, retaining an Outperform rating, citing the bank's strong performance in Q2 2024 and solid capital position. BofA Securities lifted the bank's price target to $45, keeping a Buy rating, due to consistent management execution and robust capital and liquidity. DA Davidson raised its shares target to $42, maintaining a Neutral stance, following the bank's announcement of its return to positive operating leverage in Q4 2024. Amid concerns over potential defaults in the commercial real estate sector, Fifth Third Bancorp, like other U.S. regional banks, has increased provisions for credit losses.