KeyCorp (KEY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) is a bank holding company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, offering commercial and consumer banking services through its subsidiary, KeyBank. The company traces its origins to the founding of Society for Savings in 1849 and adopted the KeyCorp name following a merger in 1994. Over the decades, KeyCorp has built a reputation for stability and community engagement, positioning itself as a regional financial institution with a legacy stretching back more than 170 years.

KeyCorp operates through several primary business lines, including consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and asset management. Its consumer banking services encompass deposit accounts, mortgage lending, home equity products, credit cards, and digital banking. In the commercial banking segment, KeyCorp provides lending, treasury management, equipment financing, and industries-specific solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The corporate and investment banking group supports corporate clients with capital markets, merger and acquisition advisory, and risk management services, while the asset management division delivers wealth planning, trust services, and investment strategies to individuals and institutions.

KeyBank’s branch network spans approximately 15 states, with a concentration in the Midwest and the Northeast, including key markets such as Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. The bank also extends its reach nationally through digital platforms and specialized lending divisions. Christopher M. Gorman, who has served as president and chief executive officer since 2019, leads a management team focused on innovation, client experience, and sustainable growth. Under his leadership, KeyCorp continues to invest in technology enhancements and community development initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to both customers and the regions it serves.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $17.18 to $18.25
• 50-Day Range: $17.19 to $19.40
• 52-Week Range: $12.73 to $20.04
• Volume: 23.31 million shs
• Average Volume: 27.68 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $18.85 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 4.77%
• Price Target: $20.53
• Consensus Rating: Hold

KeyCorp Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

KeyCorp scored higher than 98% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 56th out of 946 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

KeyCorp has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.43, and is based on 10 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

KeyCorp has a consensus price target of $20.53, representing about 19.4% upside from its current price of $17.19.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

KeyCorp has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 15.33%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for KeyCorp are expected to grow by 15.33% in the coming year, from $1.50 to $1.73 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of KeyCorp is -245.57, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of KeyCorp is -245.57, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

KeyCorp has a PEG Ratio of 0.64. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

KeyCorp has a P/B Ratio of 1.09. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.71% of the outstanding shares of KeyCorp have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

KeyCorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in KeyCorp has recently increased by 3.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

KeyCorp is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.51%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

KeyCorp does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, KeyCorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.40% next year. This indicates that KeyCorp will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.6 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.28

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.71% of the outstanding shares of KeyCorp have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

KeyCorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in KeyCorp has recently increased by 3.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.69

News Sentiment

KeyCorp has a news sentiment score of 0.69. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.84 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 24 news articles for KeyCorp this week, compared to 21 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 3 people have searched for KEY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

14 people have added KeyCorp to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 600% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, KeyCorp insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $3,299,664.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.52% of the stock of KeyCorp is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

79.69% of the stock of KeyCorp is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

KEY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KEY shares performed this year?

KeyCorp's stock was trading at $17.14 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, KEY shares have increased by 0.3% and is now trading at $17.19.

How were KeyCorp's earnings last quarter?

KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July, 22nd. The financial services provider reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.34 by $0.01. KeyCorp's revenue for the quarter was up 20.6% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is KeyCorp buying back stock?

KeyCorp's Board of Directors approved a stock buyback plan on Thursday, March 13th 2025, which allows the company to buy back $1,000,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

Who are KeyCorp's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of KeyCorp include Czech National Bank (0.02%), Voya Investment Management LLC (0.02%), MFG Wealth Management Inc. (0.01%) and Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Of Nova Scotia Bank, Christopher M Gorman, Andrew J Paine III, Angela G Mago, Victor B Alexander, Kenneth C Gavrity, Trina M Evans, Amy G Brady, Richard J Hipple, Ruth Ann M Gillis, Carlton L Highsmith, Douglas M Schosser, Mohit Ramani, Mohit Ramani, Devina A Rankin and Jacqui Allard.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of KeyCorp?

Shares of KEY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of KeyCorp own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that KeyCorp investors own include Salesforce (CRM), AbbVie (ABBV), Chevron (CVX), CocaCola (KO), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) and ConocoPhillips (COP).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/22/2025
• Record date for 9/15 Dividend: 9/02/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend: 9/02/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/15/2025
• Today: 10/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/16/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - MJR REGNL
• Sub-Industry: Regional Banks
• Current Symbol: NYSE:KEY
• CIK: 91576
• Web: www.key.com
• Phone: (216) 689-3000
• Fax: 216-689-0519
• Employees: 16,753
• Year Founded: 1825

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for KeyCorp: $20.53
• High Price Target: $24.00
• Low Price Target: $16.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: +19.4%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.43
• Research Coverage: 21 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.07)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 11.46
• P/E Growth: 0.64
• Net Income: -$161 million
• Net Margins: 1.49%
• Pretax Margin: 1.44%
• Return on Equity: 9.65%
• Return on Assets: 0.82%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.71
• Current Ratio: 0.84
• Quick Ratio: 0.83

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $9.24 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.04
• Cash Flow: $1.26 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.60
• Book Value: $15.81 per share
• Price / Book: 1.09

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,096,520,000
• Free Float: 1,090,814,000
• Market Cap: $18.85 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.15