Fifth Third Bancorp announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company announced net interest income of $1,085 million compared to $963 million a year ago. Net income was $455 million compared to $527 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was $0.65 compared to $0.71 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was $0.64 compared to $0.70 a year ago.