5 Banks That Outperform the S&P 500 in Volatile November

Amidst a volatile November 2025 characterized by market turbulence and shifting Federal Reserve expectations, five bank stocks outperformed the S&P 500. Citizens Financial Group (CFG), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), Regions Financial (RF), U.S. Bancorp (USB), and Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) demonstrated strong performance due to improving macro data, expectations of December rate cuts, and strategic growth initiatives including acquisitions and market expansions. These banks are fundamentally strong, with market caps above $20 billion and favorable Zacks Ranks, positioning them for continued growth and resilience in a changing economic landscape.