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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP · 2026-08-06 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42

Fifth Third Bank opened its first branch in Columbia, South Carolina, on Harbison Boulevard on August 4, 2026. The expansion targets customer acquisition and relationship growth in the Midlands region. Bank leaders cited the company’s national success in entering new markets as support for the South Carolina strategy.

Key facts

• Simply Wall Street said Fifth Third's fair value estimate and valuation view were driven by expected growth in Southeast markets. source