KeyCorp (KEY)
NYSEFinancialsBanks - RegionalSnapshot 2026-09-04
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NYSEFinancialsBanks - RegionalSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · KEY
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within financials on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-09-04.
The screen ranks KEY against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 3 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Financials names rated weak grew net income 57% of the time over the next year (vs 60% for the rest of the cohort, n=7680).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Met or beat guidance 0% of the last 1 guided quarters · -200.0% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Continue delivering organic revenue and earnings growth through investment in frontline bankers, technology, and differentiated capabilities.
Stated as a priority in all 6 quarters from 2025-Q1 through 2026-Q2. Revenue grew from $1.84B in 2025-Q2 to $1.96B in 2026-Q2 (+7%), with net income increasing from $425M to $509M. Management consistently emphasized organic growth investments and capability building, and the financials show delivering growth aligned with this priority.
“We delivered 7% revenue growth and generated approximately 130 basis points of operating leverage year-over-year.”
“We remain well positioned to drive strong revenue and earnings growth in 2026 through delivery of differentiated capabilities.”
“Looking forward, I am confident that we will deliver another year of strong organic revenue and earnings growth.”
“We are on track to deliver record revenue in 2025 and continue to deliver outsized EPS growth.”
“We remain on target to increase front line bankers by 10% in 2025 and execute against compelling organic growth opportunities.”
“We are confident in our ability to perform well under a wide range of macroeconomic scenarios.”
Target a return on tangible common equity exceeding 15% by year-end 2027 through disciplined execution and growth.
Stated in all 6 quarters from 2025-Q1 through 2026-Q2. Return on tangible common equity improved from 11.09% in 2025-Q2 to 12.89% in 2026-Q2, showing progress toward the 15%+ target by 2027. Management consistently reaffirmed this goal and the financials show delivering steady improvement.
Maintain capital return discipline by repurchasing shares, supported by strong capital ratios and cash generation.
Stated in all 6 quarters from 2025-Q1 through 2026-Q2. Share repurchases were $389M in 2026-Q1 and $341M in 2026-Q2, demonstrating active capital return. Management consistently emphasized repurchases as a priority, and the financials confirm ongoing execution.
Increase frontline bankers by 10% in 2025 and invest in technology to drive organic growth and efficiency.
Stated in 3 of last 3 quarters from 2024-Q4 through 2025-Q2. Management commits to increasing frontline bankers by 10% in 2025 and investing in technology. While no direct financial metrics quantify this investment, the recurring emphasis indicates ongoing focus on talent and technology as growth drivers.
“We remain on target to increase our front line bankers by 10% in 2025.”
Over the trailing year it converted 0.99x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Financials names rated neutral grew net income 60% of the time over the next year (vs 57% for the rest of the cohort, n=9112).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity, real (inflation-adjusted) rates (low R² over the window).
11 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Financials names rated neutral grew net income 56% of the time over the next year (vs 58% for the rest of the cohort, n=3751).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.
“I remain confident in our ability to generate a return on tangible common equity exceeding 15% by year-end 2027.”
“Return on tangible common equity exceeded 13%, reflecting progress toward 15%+ by year-end 2027.”
“We are making significant progress on our path to achieving sustainable mid-to-high teens returns on tangible common equity.”
“I am highly confident we will reach a 15% or better return on tangible common equity within the next few years.”
“We remain confident in our ability to execute against our financial targets including return on tangible common equity.”
“We continue to make significant progress toward achieving our goal of 15%+ return on tangible common equity by year-end 2027.”
“We repurchased more than $340 million of common shares during the quarter.”
“We repurchased almost $400 million of common shares in the first quarter.”
“We resumed share repurchases at an accelerated pace, buying back $200 million of common shares in the fourth quarter.”
“We continue to return capital to shareholders through share repurchases.”
“We remain committed to the return of capital including share repurchases.”
“We repurchased shares reflecting our confidence in the business and commitment to shareholder value.”
“We are investing across the franchise in frontline bankers and technology that will drive additional organic growth and efficiency.”
“Our strategic investments - particularly in front-line bankers and technology - continue to fuel organic growth.”