Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, KeyCorp (KEY) trades at $20.12, up 6.6% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $16.47 to $24.07; the price is 16.4% below that high. It sits 6.9% below its 200-day average of $21.62, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 24.8% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 11.8 and a dividend yield of 4.02%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "KeyCorp (KEY) stock analysis", 2026-09-29. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/key
Where it trades today
trading 48% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Credit quality, deposit stability, and how management navigates the rate cycle usually drive the next rerating.
- KEY is valued near its sector range at 11.8x earnings versus 12.5x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- KEY carries a beta of 1.02, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- KEY remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 16.4% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- KEY is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The risk profile looks balanced enough for a diversified core-plus portfolio, provided the position size reflects sector concentration.
- The stock becomes more useful when paired with an explicit catalyst watchlist, because sector sentiment can shift quickly around policy, rates, or pipeline news.
What Would Change the View
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as JPM, BAC, WFC start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for KEY come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Financial Services so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as JPM, BAC, WFC.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for KEY. Last refresh: Sep 29, 2026, 10:33 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as JPM, BAC, WFC.
What KeyCorp does
KeyCorp operates as the holding company for KeyBank National Association that provides various retail and commercial banking products and services in the United States. It operates in two segments, Consumer Bank and Commercial Bank. The company offers various deposits and investment products; personal finance and financial wellness, lending, student loan refinancing, mortgage and home equity, credit card, treasury, and business advisory; commercial leasing, investment management, consumer finance; and wealth management and investment services for institutional, non-profit, and high-net-worth clients. It also provides lending, cash management, equipment financing, and commercial mortgage…
What analysts expect
KEY carries a buy consensus from 19 analysts, with an average price target of $25.82 versus $20.12 today (+28.3%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
KEY generated $7.37B in trailing revenue (10.1% year over year), with a 27.5% net margin, against $12.50B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.29B | — | — | $1.83B | $1.53 | $2.10B |
| 2024 | $4.40B | — | — | -$161.00M | -$0.32 | $599.00M |
| 2023 | $6.21B | — | — | $967.00M | $0.88 | $2.76B |
| 2022 | $7.03B | — | — | $1.92B | $1.94 | $4.36B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in financial services
Sector covering banks, insurance, asset management, and fintech companies.
The companies it competes with
KEY beside the financial services names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 8.5% below its 50-day average and 6.9% below its 200-day.
- RSI at 32 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $20.59 (+2.3%), the nearest floor $18.60 (-7.6%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is KEY a good buy right now?
KeyCorp trades at 11.8x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is Medium based on 24.8% volatility.
Does KEY pay dividends?
Yes, KeyCorp offers a dividend yield of 4.02%. That is roughly $0.81 per share a year.
How volatile is KEY?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 24.8% and beta of 1.02, KEY is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for KEY?
The average analyst price target for KeyCorp (KEY) is $25.82 based on 19 analyst estimates, about 28.3% above the current price of $20.12. The published range runs from $22.00 to $43.00.
How much revenue does KEY generate?
KeyCorp reported $7.37B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 10.1% year over year. Net margin sits at 27.5%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare KEY with anything
Five years side by side: what $10,000 became, how far each fell, whether they move together.