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KEYCORP /NEW/ (KEY)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for KEYCORP /NEW/.

Research analysts who have asked questions during KEYCORP /NEW/ earnings calls.

Ebrahim Poonawala

Ebrahim Poonawala

Bank of America Securities

4 questions for KEY

Also covers: , BK, BMO +30 more
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Manan Gosalia

Morgan Stanley

4 questions for KEY

Also covers: CADE, CFG, CFR +16 more
JP

John Pancari

Evercore ISI

3 questions for KEY

Also covers: ALLY, BFH, CFG +16 more
Bill Carcache

Bill Carcache

Wolfe Research, LLC

2 questions for KEY

Also covers: BFH, CMA, COF +10 more
BF

Brian Foran

Truist Financial

2 questions for KEY

Also covers: AXP, CMA, COF +6 more
Erika Najarian

Erika Najarian

UBS

2 questions for KEY

Also covers: AXP, BAC, C +14 more
MO

Matthew O'Connor

Deutsche Bank

2 questions for KEY

Also covers: BAC, C, CFG +11 more
MM

Michael Mayo

Wells Fargo

2 questions for KEY

Also covers: BAC, BK, C +10 more
Christopher McGratty

Christopher McGratty

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

1 question for KEY

Also covers: ASB, BAC, BANC +33 more
Gerard Cassidy

Gerard Cassidy

RBC Capital Markets

1 question for KEY

Also covers: BAC, BK, BPOP +14 more
KU

Ken Usdin

Autonomous Research

1 question for KEY

Also covers: BAC, BK, C +11 more
LE

L. Erika Penala

UBS

1 question for KEY

Also covers: AXP, BAC, CFG +9 more
MO

Matt O'Connor

Deutsche Bank

1 question for KEY

Also covers: BAC, JPM, MTB +5 more
MM

Mike Mayo

Wells Fargo

1 question for KEY

Also covers: BAC, BK, C +11 more
Nathan Stein

Nathan Stein

Deutsche Bank

1 question for KEY

Also covers: CFG, HBAN, HLI +1 more
PW

Peter Winter

D.A. Davidson

1 question for KEY

Also covers: BFIN, BOKF, CFG +11 more
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R. Scott Siefers

Piper Sandler Companies

1 question for KEY

Also covers: ASB, CFG, FITB +6 more
Ryan Nash

Ryan Nash

Goldman Sachs & Co.

1 question for KEY

Also covers: ALLY, AXP, CFG +6 more
Thomas Leddy

Thomas Leddy

RBC Capital Markets

1 question for KEY

Also covers: BK, BPOP, FITB +2 more

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for KEY.

KeyCorp lowers its prime lending rate to 6.75%
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  • KeyCorp and its banking affiliates lowered their prime lending rate to 6.75% from 7.00%, effective Dec. 11, 2025.
  • As of Sept. 30, 2025, KeyCorp held $187 billion in total assets.
  • The bank operates about 1,000 branches and 1,200 ATMs across 15 states.
  • Offers deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses, plus corporate and investment banking products under KeyBanc Capital Markets.
Dec 10, 2025, 8:03 PM
KeyCorp projects record 2025 revenue and outlines capital return plan
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Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • Record revenue expected in 2025, with full-year adjusted total revenue growth of 15%+ YoY and net interest income up 22%+ (TE).
  • Strong capital position, marked Common Equity Tier 1 of 10.3% in 3Q25 (adjusted), and ~$800 MM remaining on share repurchase authorization after ~$200 MM repurchased in 4Q25.
  • On pace to meet or exceed all FY targets while making meaningful franchise investments; no depository institution acquisitions planned.
  • ROTCE trajectory improving, at a 12.5% run rate in 3Q25 with a long-term target of 16–19% by end-2027.
Dec 9, 2025, 1:40 PM
KeyCorp reports record 2025 revenue and targets 15% ROTCE with high single-digit growth
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Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • KeyCorp delivered record revenues in 2025, with full-year fees comfortably above 6.5% of net revenues, NII growth exceeding 22%, and repurchased $200 million of shares in Q4.
  • For 2026, the bank expects high single-digit revenue growth, will continue to invest in people and technology, target 15% ROTCE by 12/31/2027, and pursue $100 million of annual cost savings to reinvest in the business.
  • Its capital markets business is positioned to expand toward $1 billion in annual fees, leveraging a verticalized middle-market platform and high repeat-client activity.
  • KeyCorp will not pursue depository acquisitions, focusing instead on organic growth, selective boutique hires and non-bank franchise add-ons, while targeting a marked CET1 ratio of 9.5–10% and redeploying excess capital into share buybacks.
  • Credit remains well-positioned: consumer deposits are 20% higher than pre-COVID levels, 10-year average charge-offs are 27 bps, and commercial credit metrics continue to improve.
Dec 9, 2025, 1:40 PM
KeyCorp outlines growth and capital return strategy at Goldman Sachs Conference
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Share Buyback
Guidance Update
  • KeyCorp delivered record 2025 revenue, expanded its fee-based sales force by 10%, invested $100 million in technology and finished the year with strong capital levels to support growth and returns.
  • In Q4, the bank achieved fee income north of $750 million, net interest income growth above 22%, expense growth of ~4%, and repurchased $200 million of stock versus the $100 million plan.
  • For 2026, management targets high-single-digit revenue growth, sustained credit quality and continued investments in people and technology, aiming for 15% ROTCE by YE 2027.
  • Capital deployment priorities include organic expansion, using the remaining $800 million buyback authorization, no bank M&A, and selective hires or boutique acquisitions to strengthen vertical platforms.
  • CEO Gorman emphasized the mid-market capital markets platform’s path to $1 billion in fee revenue and reaffirmed a healthy consumer and commercial credit profile.
Dec 9, 2025, 1:40 PM
KeyCorp subsidiary announces redemption of senior bank notes due 2026
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  • On November 25, 2025, KeyBank National Association delivered a notice to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas to redeem all its outstanding 4.700% Fixed Rate Senior Bank Notes due January 26, 2026 (CUSIP 49327M3G7).
  • The notes will be redeemed on December 29, 2025, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the outstanding principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
Nov 25, 2025, 6:34 PM
KeyCorp survey: Private SaaS firms accelerate growth and profitability
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Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
New Projects/Investments
  • The 16th annual private SaaS survey reports ARR growth accelerating from 15% in 2024 to 20% in 2025, marking the first uptick after three years of declines.
  • Gross retention is set to approach 90% and net retention remains above 100% following a drop to 86% in 2023.
  • AI adoption is a key catalyst: over 50% of companies plan to boost AI spending by more than 21%, and 67% are monetizing AI via subscription models.
  • EBITDA margins have improved since 2022 and are projected to breach profitability by 2026 as firms balance growth with efficiency.
Nov 13, 2025, 9:01 PM
KeyBank outlines consumer growth, wealth momentum, and capital return plans at Boston conference
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Share Buyback
Dividends
M&A
  • Key consumer deposit base of $88 billion provides low-cost, high-liquidity funding well below company average, fueling commercial lending growth.
  • Wealth management reaches a record $68 billion in assets under management, with 50,000 mass-affluent households adding $6 billion (~$125,000 per household) through the Key Private Client initiative.
  • Capital priorities remain focused on maintaining the dividend and growing share repurchases, targeting at least $100 million in Q4 buybacks and increasing quarterly repurchases throughout 2026.
  • M&A strategy de-emphasizes depository deals in favor of bolt-on transactions (e.g., Cain Brothers, Pacific Crest), requiring high strategic and financial returns to avoid tangible book value dilution.
  • Consumer lending mix evolving as residential mortgage runoff continues; management sees multi-year growth potential in the HELOC business given elevated home-equity levels among key demographics.
Nov 6, 2025, 3:30 PM
KeyCorp outlines consumer bank and wealth strategy at Boston conference
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Share Buyback
M&A
New Projects/Investments
  • KeyCorp’s consumer bank serves over 2 million households with $80 billion of low-cost deposits and contributes $1 billion in annual fee income, supported by super-prime credit (average FICO 790) and relationship deposits costing well below the company average.
  • The wealth business manages a record $68 billion in assets, with 50,000 mass-affluent households adding $6 billion (~$125,000 each) and Q3 2025 marking the third consecutive record month of managed-money production.
  • Relationship households now account for 80% of consumer deposits (up from ~70% pre-COVID); 22% of these relationships have been acquired since 2020, skew younger and drive double the household growth rate in Western markets versus Eastern.
  • Capital ratios stand at CET1 11.8% and marked capital 10.3%, with a minimum $100 million share buyback committed for Q4 2025 and potential for increased repurchases in 2026, while maintaining the dividend.
  • The $18 billion “NDFI” portfolio comprises $7 billion of specialty finance (one loss in 20 years), $6 billion of 97% investment-grade REIT loans (40% LTV), $3 billion of insurance/finance relationships, and $1 billion unitranche JV, growing $0.7 billion year-to-date.
Nov 6, 2025, 3:30 PM
KeyCorp reports Q3 2025 earnings
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Earnings
  • EPS of $0.41, up 37% year-over-year; revenue (TE) of $1.895B, up 17% YoY
  • Net interest income (TE) of $1.193B, up 24% YoY; NIM of 2.75%, up 9 bps QoQ
  • Average loans of $106.2B and average deposits of $150.4B, with commercial loan growth YTD +5% and client deposits up 2% YoY
  • Credit metrics remained strong: NCOs/average loans 42 bps, NPA ratio 0.63%, provision for credit losses $107 M
Oct 16, 2025, 2:00 PM
KeyCorp reports Q3 2025 earnings
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Earnings
Guidance Update
  • EPS of $0.41 and ROA >1%, with pre-provision net revenue up $33 M (5% Q/Q) and adjusted revenues +17% Y/Y, marking the sixth straight quarter of PPNR improvement.
  • Net interest margin reached 2.75%, achieving the year-end target one quarter early; Q4 NIM is expected in the 2.75%–2.80% range.
  • CET1 ratio ~12% at quarter end; average loans rose $5 B Q/Q and average deposits +2% with deposit costs down 2 bps to 1.97%.
  • Fee income increased high-single digits Y/Y; investment banking & debt placement fees were $184 M (+8% Y/Y), and the bank raised $50 B in capital, retaining 15% on its balance sheet.
  • 2025 guidance: full-year NII growth ~22%, Q4 exit NII +13%+, fees up 5–6%, expense growth ~4%, GAAP tax rate ~21%, aiming for record revenue and >100 bps fee-based operating leverage.
Oct 16, 2025, 2:00 PM