Summary
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) announced its intention to voluntarily delist its common stock and various series of preferred stock depositary shares from the Nasdaq Stock Market and transfer its listing to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). This strategic move aims to consolidate its primary listings onto a single, major exchange. The company expects trading on Nasdaq to cease on June 11, 2026, with trading on the NYSE beginning on June 12, 2026. Investors should note that the stock symbols for common stock and preferred depositary shares will remain recognizable, albeit with slight modifications for the NYSE. The transfer is primarily a listing change and does not appear to be driven by any financial distress or failure to meet listing requirements, as indicated by the voluntary nature of the decision. The company has obtained approval for listing on the NYSE under ticker symbols 'FITB' for common stock and related tickers for preferred shares.
Key Highlights
- 1Fifth Third Bancorp is voluntarily transferring its primary listing from Nasdaq to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
- 2The delisting from Nasdaq is expected to occur at market close on June 11, 2026.
- 3Trading on the NYSE is scheduled to commence at market open on June 12, 2026.
- 4The company's common stock will continue to trade under the ticker symbol 'FITB' on the NYSE.
- 5Depositary shares for preferred stock will also transfer to the NYSE under new, related ticker symbols ('FITB PRA', 'FITB PRI', 'FITB PRK', 'FITB PRM').
- 6The move is a voluntary transfer and not a result of failing to meet listing standards.
- 7A press release dated June 1, 2026, was issued to announce this change.