Fifth Third Bancorp to Transfer Listing to NYSE, Citing "Largest Bank Transfer in History"
FITB sits 31% above its 52-week low of $37.81.
Summary
Fifth Third Bancorp announced it will transfer the listing of its common stock and preferred shares from Nasdaq to the New York Stock Exchange, effective June 12, 2026, a move described as the largest bank transfer in history.
Key Events · Corporate Governance and Compliance · FITB
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Exchange Transfer Announced
Fifth Third Bancorp will transfer the listing of its common stock and preferred shares from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
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Effective Date
Trading on Nasdaq will conclude at market close on June 11, 2026, with trading commencing on the NYSE at market open on June 12, 2026.
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Ticker Symbols
The common stock will continue to trade under 'FITB' on the NYSE, while preferred shares will trade under new symbols: 'FITB PRA,' 'FITB PRI,' 'FITB PRK,' and 'FITB PRM'.
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Historical Significance
The NYSE Group President noted this as the 'largest bank transfer in history,' underscoring the symbolic importance of the move for Fifth Third Bancorp.
Analysis · FITB · Finance
Fifth Third Bancorp announced a voluntary transfer of its common stock and preferred shares from Nasdaq to the New York Stock Exchange. While primarily an administrative and symbolic move, this transfer is significant for a major financial institution, with the NYSE Group highlighting it as the "largest bank transfer in history." This move can enhance the company's visibility among a broader institutional investor base and is often perceived as a prestige move for large, established companies.
At the time of this filing, FITB was trading at $49.49 on NASDAQ in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $44.9B. The 52-week trading range was $37.81 to $55.44. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.