KeyCorp (KEY) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What KEY does

KeyCorp (KEY) is the holding company for KeyBank National Association, which provides retail and commercial banking products and services across the United States. It operates through two segments, Consumer Bank and Commercial Bank, offering deposits, lending, mortgage and home equity products, credit cards, treasury services, and wealth management for institutional, non-profit, and high-net-worth clients. The company also provides commercial leasing, equipment financing, capital market products such as syndicated finance and debt and equity underwriting, and personal trust custody services.

Key numbers explained

• The current price of 20.24 USD reflects the latest trading value of one share of KeyCorp.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 11.8 shows how the market values the company relative to its last 12 months of earnings per share, which was 1.71 USD.
• The forward P/E ratio of 9.5 uses expected future earnings, suggesting a lower valuation if those estimates hold.
• The dividend yield of 4% indicates the annual dividend payout as a percentage of the current share price.
• The ex-dividend date of Sep 1, 2026 is the cutoff for eligibility to receive the next dividend payment.
• 48% of earnings paid out as dividends shows the portion of profit returned to shareholders.
• The beta of 1.02 suggests the stock’s price movement is roughly in line with the overall market.
• The 52-week range of 16.47 – 24.07 shows the lowest and highest prices over the past year, with a 9.1% increase from one year ago.

Recent news

Recent headlines reference Fifth Third's Q3 outlook, which brightened on strong net interest income and fee income trends, and Goldman's interest in the Palmer Square buyout to strengthen its credit and asset and wealth management franchise. These stories highlight broader dynamics in banking, including net interest trends and strategic M&A activity.

What to watch

For a regional bank like KeyCorp, investors typically monitor interest rate movements, loan growth, credit quality, and net interest margins, which can affect profitability. Regulatory changes, capital requirements, and competition from other banks and fintech providers also shape the operating environment. As a component of the S&P 500, its performance can be compared with peers such as Northern Trust (NTRS), Global Payments (GPN), Truist Financial (TFC), MetLife (MET), Assurant (AIZ), W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB), and Hartford (The) (HIG). The next earnings report on Oct 20, 2026 will provide updated financial details.