KeyCorp

• KEY Stock Price 24h change: +2.84%. From 21.09 USD to 21.69 USD. The surge was driven by strong Q4 2025 earnings that beat consensus estimates, a new $1.2 billion share repurchase plan, and optimistic 2026 revenue guidance.
• Technical indicators signal a "Strong Buy" momentum: the stock recently hit a 52-week high of 21.86 USD, supported by a 50-day moving average of 21.16 USD and a bullish MACD of 0.17. While the RSI at 61.98 suggests strong upward pressure, some indicators like the Williams %R hint at a short-term overbought condition following the earnings rally.
• KeyCorp reported Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $0.41, beating the $0.39 estimate, and announced a ~$1.2 billion share buyback program to support 2026 shareholder value.
• Management projected 2026 Net Interest Income growth of 8%-10% and a Net Interest Margin target of 3.00%-3.05%, signaling confidence in organic growth and technology-driven efficiency.
• S&P Global Ratings recently upgraded ratings on certain KeyCorp student loan trust transactions, citing stable collateral performance and strengthening credit enhancement.
• The U.S. banking sector is entering 2026 with cautious optimism as fiscal stimulus and resilient corporate profits support credit quality, though analysts warn of potential margin pressure from persistent inflation.
• Major Wall Street banks kicked off the 4Q25 earnings season with a projected 6.9% aggregate EPS growth, while regulators remain focused on bank resilience amid shifting geopolitical risks and supply chain volatility.

• KEY Stock Price 24h change: +3.03%. From 21.09 USD to 21.73 USD.
• Yesterday, KeyCorp's stock price surged to a new 52-week high after reporting Q4 earnings of $0.41 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $0.39. Revenue reached $2.01 billion, exceeding the forecast of $1.95 billion, driven by strong performance in commercial and fee-based businesses.
• From a technical perspective, the stock is showing a strong "bullish breakout": the price has successfully surpassed its 50-day SMA ($19.88) and 200-day SMA ($18.85), indicating robust upward momentum. With a Relative Strength Index (RSI) showing strength but approaching overbought territory, the technical outlook remains positive while suggesting potential short-term consolidation.
• KeyCorp announced a significant $1.2 billion share repurchase plan for 2026 and a 7% revenue growth target, signaling management's confidence in sustained profitability and capital returns.
• Analysts at TD Cowen and Stephens raised their price targets for KEY to $25.00 following the earnings beat, reflecting optimism about the bank's net interest margin expansion and credit quality.
• CEO Chris Gorman highlighted record full-year revenue and aggressive hiring in investment banking and wealth management to drive organic growth through 2026.
• Major U.S. regional banks, including Regions Financial and PNC, reported a shift toward renewed growth in commercial real estate lending for 2026 as lower interest rates stabilize property valuations.
• The regional banking sector is showing overall resilience with expanding net interest margins (NIM) and stabilized deposit flows, though investors remain focused on individual credit metrics and efficiency ratios.