Fifth Third Bancorp's first-quarter 2022 earnings came in at 69 cents per share, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 70 cents and indicating a significant year-over-year decline of 27%. The bank's total revenues also fell to $1.88 billion, missing expectations, while its net income decreased to $474 million from $674 million a year prior. Despite these financial challenges, the bank announced plans to increase its minimum wage to $20 an hour, demonstrating a commitment to its workforce.