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, investment products and services; commercial leasing, investment management, consumer finance; and personal finance and financial wellness, student loan refinancing, mortgage and home equity, lending, credit card, treasury, business advisory, wealth management, asset management, cash management, portfolio management, and trust and related services to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. It also provides a suite of banking and capital market products, such as syndicated finance, debt and equity capital market products, commercial payments, equipment finance, commercial mortgage banking, derivatives, foreign exchange, financial advisory, and public finance, as well as commercial mortgage loans to consumer, energy, healthcare, industrial, public sector, real estate, and technology sectors for middle market clients. In addition, the company offers community development financing, securities underwriting, brokerage, and investment banking services. The company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

KeyCorp

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 9/2/25, KeyCorp (Symbol: KEY), M & T Bank Corp (Symbol: MTB), and FNB Corp (Symbol: FNB) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. KeyCorp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.205 on 9/15/25, M & T Bank Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $1.50 on 9/30/25, and FNB Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.12 on 9/15/25. As a percentage of KEY's recent stock price of $19.36, this dividend works out to approximately 1.06%, so look for shares of KeyCorp to trade 1.06% lower — all else being equal — when KEY shares open for trading on 9/2/25. Similarly, investors should look for MTB to open 0.75% lower in price and for FNB to open 0.72% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for KEY, MTB, and FNB, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
KeyCorp (Symbol: KEY):
M & T Bank Corp (Symbol: MTB):
FNB Corp (Symbol: FNB):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 4.23% for KeyCorp, 2.99% for M & T Bank Corp, and 2.87% for FNB Corp.
In Friday trading, KeyCorp shares are currently down about 0.1%, M & T Bank Corp shares are off about 0.5%, and FNB Corp shares are down about 0.5% on the day.
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Ex-Dividend Reminder: KeyCorp, M & T Bank and FNB

Investors in KeyCorp (Symbol: KEY) saw new options become available today, for the October 10th expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the KEY options chain for the new October 10th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $18.00 strike price has a current bid of 15 cents. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $18.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $17.85 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of KEY, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $19.40/share today.
Because the $18.00 strike represents an approximate 7% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 70%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 0.83% return on the cash commitment, or 7.07% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for KeyCorp, and highlighting in green where the $18.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $19.50 strike price has a current bid of 48 cents. If an investor was to purchase shares of KEY stock at the current price level of $19.40/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $19.50. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 2.99% if the stock gets called away at the October 10th expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if KEY shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for KeyCorp, as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing KEY's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $19.50 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $19.50 strike represents an approximate 1% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 49%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract, Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 2.47% boost of extra return to the investor, or 21.00% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost.
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 49%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 38%.
Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 250 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $19.40) to be 35%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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October 10th Options Now Available For KeyCorp (KEY)

Key Points
Super Micro Computer stock fell by over 20% after the company’s latest quarterly earnings release on Aug. 5.
The artificial intelligence (AI) data center builder’s shares have found support, but this could be temporary.
As three key issues with Supermicro persist, shares could keep on sinking.
On Aug. 5, 2025, Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) released results for the company's fiscal fourth quarter, ending June 30, 2025. The artificial intelligence (AI) server maker's shares fell by over 20% on disappointing results and guidance.
Since then, the stock has started to retreat. However, perhaps the dust hasn't settled, and this could instead be the calm before the storm.
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Three issues persist, all of which could continue to impact Supermicro's growth, profitability, and the value of its shares: falling market share, squeezed margins, and the threat of losing key customers.
Why SMCI stock tanked after earnings
On both revenue and earnings, Supermicro's Q4 FY2025 results fell short of analysts' expectations:
Metric
Analyst Forecast (Q4 2025)
Actual Results (Q4 2025)
Revenue
$6 billion
$5.8 billion
Adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
$0.45
$0.41
On a year-over-year basis, Supermicro's Q4 revenue increased by only 7.5%, a far slower pace than in prior quarters. Even worse, the company's adjusted EPS fell by 24% year over year, a wider-than-expected decline.
CEO Charles Liang may have blamed the revenue miss on delayed revenue recognition and the earnings miss on recent tariff hikes. Still, I believe the market took these disappointing results as a sign that the competition continues to get the better of Supermicro.
Alongside disappointing quarterly results, the company also released disappointing updates to guidance. Full-year revenue guidance of $33 billion, or 50% above reported FY2025 revenue, may sound impressive, but previously, the company was guiding for $40 billion in revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
Furthermore, with Q1 FY2026 guidance calling for between $6 billion and $7 billion in revenue, it's questionable whether Supermicro can even hit its walked-back revenue target for the full year.
While the company's quarterly results fell short, its annual revenue came in ahead of expectations, growing by 47% over the prior fiscal year. Still, given the latest slowdown and decline in revenue and profitability, I'm skeptical that a rebound is just a few quarters away.
Supermicro's growth, profitability, and stock price remain under threat
Trading for around 25 times annual earnings, Supermicro trades at a premium to direct competitors like Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE). Dell and HPE both currently trade for 20 times earnings.
In the past, Supermicro's valuation premium made sense. After all, this company was an early mover, capitalizing on its strong ties with Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) to quickly bring out cutting-edge AI server products. However, since then, competitors have gained a greater edge.
In turn, this has led to a sharp decline in market share, a trend that is one of three reasons why I'm cautious about Supermicro stock right now. Between 2022 and 2024, the company's share of the AI server market fell from at least 80% to between 40% and 50%.
Further declines may lie ahead. Last month, analysts at Bank of America (BofA) argued that rivals Dell and HPE are better positioned to win new business from enterprise clients. This makes sense, given their existing relationships with such clients.
Additional market share losses could result in a further slowdown in sales growth, but that's not all. High competition could also place further pressure on margins, the second reason I'm concerned about this stock. In recent years, Supermicro's gross margins have shrunk from 18% to 9.5%.
An additional squeeze is possible. Back in June, analysts at KeyBanc argued that a lack of product differentiation points to Supermicro having to compete on price to sustain higher growth. The impact of this on margins could counter the positive impact of a sales resurgence.
To top it all off, there's another long-standing risk with Supermicro that also makes me concerned about future performance: the risk of losing major customers. Reportedly, key customers like CoreWeave and X.ai have started placing AI server orders with Dell. If these customers fully switch over to a competitor for their AI server needs, this could materially affect Supermicro's future revenue and earnings.
Bottom line: I'm sticking to the sidelines
If the aforementioned issues lead to an additional growth slowdown and/or drop in profitability, the impact on the price of Supermicro shares could be significant.
Over the past 12 months, this stock has traded for as low as $17.25 per share. Supermicro could retrace this past low if quarterly results continue to disappoint, management keeps walking back expectations, and SMCI's valuation premium to Dell and HPE continues to erode.
Given these risks, I'm waiting things out -- at least until subsequent developments emerge that help to assuage my concerns.
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3 Reasons Why I Wouldn't Buy the Dip on Super Micro Computer Stock Yet

Investors in KeyCorp (Symbol: KEY) saw new options begin trading today, for the October 17th expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the KEY options chain for the new October 17th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $15.00 strike price has a current bid of 10 cents. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $15.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $14.90 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of KEY, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $18.03/share today.
Because the $15.00 strike represents an approximate 17% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 90%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 0.67% return on the cash commitment, or 3.80% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for KeyCorp, and highlighting in green where the $15.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $19.00 strike price has a current bid of 32 cents. If an investor was to purchase shares of KEY stock at the current price level of $18.03/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $19.00. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 7.15% if the stock gets called away at the October 17th expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if KEY shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for KeyCorp, as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing KEY's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $19.00 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $19.00 strike represents an approximate 5% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 59%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract, Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 1.77% boost of extra return to the investor, or 10.12% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost.
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 36%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 43%.
Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 250 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $18.03) to be 35%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 22.16; value investors should take notice.
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Stock to Watch: KeyCorp (KEY)
Cleveland, OH-based KeyCorp provides a wide range of products and services, such as commercial and retail banking, commercial leasing, investment management, consumer finance as well as investment banking products in 15 states through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and roughly 1,200 automated teller machines (ATMs).
KEY is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Momentum investors should take note of this Finance stock. KEY has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 0.1% over the past four weeks.
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Key Points
Stablecoins are a new form of financial instrument.
Banks are the backbone of the old financial system.
These three banks have proved they know how to survive in a changing world.
Stablecoins are hot on Wall Street. From a big-picture perspective, they represent a mixture of technology and finance. But the newness of stablecoins means they aren't tested to the same degree as the old financial system has been.
If you prefer to own something a bit more staid, take a look at Commerce Bancshares (NASDAQ: CBSH), Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD), and Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS). They have all proved they know how to change along with a changing world.
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1. Commerce Bancshares is a finance king
Commerce Bancshares' claim to fame is summed up in one number: 57. That's how many consecutive years its dividend has been increased, making it a Dividend King. It has the longest streak among U.S. banks.
After that fact, there's really nothing exciting about Commerce Bancshares. It's a regional bank operating around 300 branch and ATM locations in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Colorado.
In other words, it's a pretty small bank. But given its small size, that also means it has plenty of room to keep expanding. Don't expect that to happen quickly; that's not the company's style.
On that front, however, management is setting the stage for expansion. It recently agreed to buy FineMark Holdings, a bank with 13 branches in Florida, Arizona, and South Carolina. But the key takeaway here is that Commerce Bancshares clearly knows how to survive hard times and grow steadily over the long term. Exciting? No. Reliable? Yes! The dividend yield is around 1.8%.
2. Toronto-Dominion Bank is getting back on track
If a boring bank like Commerce Bancshares isn't your speed, then how about one that just got in trouble with U.S. regulators? Toronto-Dominion Bank's U.S. operation was used to launder money for criminals. That led to a big fine, the need to revamp internal controls, and an asset cap in the U.S. market.
The asset cap effectively means that TD Bank, as it is more commonly known, won't be able to grow in the United States until regulators are happy with its internal controls. The dividend yield is 4.1%, compared to a bank sector average of 2.5%, which might make it more appealing to income seekers.
That said, TD Bank is a giant in Canada and has a long and proven track record of being run in a conservative fashion. But, at the same time, it has also proved adept at changing with the world around it.
Notably, it has paid a dividend since 1857. Raising its payout despite the U.S. issues was the most recent example of this, but the fact that it didn't cut its dividend during the Great Recession, when many of the largest U.S. banks did, is a bigger example. If stablecoins change the world, TD Bank is likely to find a way to adapt and even play in the space itself in some way.
3. Bank of Nova Scotia is changing its business model
Bank of Nova Scotia, normally shortened to Scotiabank, is the last bank up, and it offers the highest yield at 5.7%. Like TD Bank, Scotiabank hails from Canada, but its reach spans from its home country all the way down into Central and South America.
It had historically largely skipped over the U.S. market but has recently begun to change its model. The goal is to provide contiguous banking services from Mexico to Canada, which means Scotiabank needs to materially increase its scale in the U.S. market. To jump-start that effort, it recently bought a roughly 15% stake in KeyCorp.
The "key" to understanding the importance of this move is that it shows Scotiabank's ability to change, quickly, with the times. That will be an important skill if the world embraces stablecoins.
That said, Scotiabank has paid a dividend since 1833 -- even longer than TD Bank! And like TD Bank, Scotiabank didn't resort to a dividend cut during the deep 2007 to 2009 financial crisis and recession. If you buy it now, you can collect a huge yield from a bank that clearly knows how to survive and is willing to adjust its business when change is needed.
Stablecoins could be great, or maybe not
Some investors thrive buying the newest and most exciting things on Wall Street. Stablecoins would still fall into the category for most investors.
If you just can't get yourself to jump on the stablecoin bandwagon, you might be better off with a boring old bank like Dividend King Commerce Bancshares. If you prefer something a bit more exciting, you could step into high-yield TD Bank or Scotiabank. Both are proven survivors and offer attractive dividend yields today.
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Investors in KeyCorp (Symbol: KEY) saw new options begin trading today, for the September 5th expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the KEY options chain for the new September 5th contracts and identified the following put contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $18.50 strike price has a current bid of 53 cents. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $18.50, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $17.97 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of KEY, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $18.66/share today.
Because the $18.50 strike represents an approximate 1% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 56%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 2.86% return on the cash commitment, or 24.32% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for KeyCorp, and highlighting in green where the $18.50 strike is located relative to that history:
The implied volatility in the put contract example above is 48%.
Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 250 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $18.66) to be 37%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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KEY September 5th Options Begin Trading

Key Points
GAAP earnings per share were $0.35 for Q2 2025, matching the consensus estimate.
GAAP revenue reached $1.84 billion in Q2 2025, a 20.6% increase from the prior year.
Credit losses and expenses increased, but capital levels remained robust.
KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY), a regional bank offering a broad array of consumer and commercial financial services, released its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 on July 22, 2025. GAAP earnings per share were $0.35 for Q2 2025, precisely matching analyst forecasts. GAAP revenue for Q2 2025 was $1.80 billion, slightly below consensus expectations. Year-over-year profit and revenue growth were strong, highlighted by improved net interest income and solid fee-based results. However, the bank saw higher credit loss provisions and continued cost growth. On balance, the quarter reflected steady performance and resilience, though signs of rising risk and macroeconomic caution remain.
Metric
Q2 2025
Q2 2025 Estimate
Q2 2024
Y/Y Change
EPS (Non-GAAP)
$0.35 (GAAP)
$0.35 (GAAP) for Q2 2025
$0.25 per diluted common share (GAAP)
Revenue (Non-GAAP)
$1.84 billion (GAAP) revenue
$1.80 billion (GAAP) revenue
$1.80 billion (GAAP)
Net Interest Income (Non-GAAP)
$1.15 billion (taxable-equivalent net interest income)
n/a
$899 million
Net Loan Charge-Offs
$102 million
n/a
$91 million
Total Noninterest Expense
$1.15 billion (taxable-equivalent net interest income, Q2 2025)
n/a
7.0% increase in noninterest expense (Q2 2025 vs. Q2 2024)
Understanding KeyCorp's Business and Recent Priorities
KeyCorp operates as a regional bank, serving retail, small business, and commercial clients across the United States. Its business splits into two main parts: Consumer Bank, which delivers everyday banking, loans, and wealth management for individuals, and Commercial Bank, targeting businesses with lending, payments, treasury, and advisory services.
Recently, its major focus areas have included managing regulatory responsibilities, strengthening its competitive edge, investing in digital banking, and attracting top staff. It aims to grow by improving technology offerings, keeping a tight grip on its risk profile, and building stronger ties with both consumer and business clients. Success hinges on staying compliant, vigilant risk controls, and offering innovative products that resonate with changing customer preferences.
Quarter Highlights: Financial and Operating Performance
In the period, KeyCorp posted meaningful improvements across several key measures. Net income attributable to shareholders rose 63% year-over-year in Q2 2025. Return on average tangible common equity from continuing operations (non-GAAP) -- a measure of profitability relative to shareholder capital -- was 11.09% for Q2 2025, up from 10.39% in Q2 2024. Net interest income, which reflects the difference between what the bank earns on loans and what it pays on deposits and borrowings, climbed 27.9% in Q2 2025.
This performance came despite only modest growth in average loans, which totaled $105.7 billion for Q2 2025, a decline of 3.0% from the prior year. Commercial and industrial loans increased 5.5% year-over-year, while consumer loans decreased 7.1%. The bank intentionally reduced low-yielding consumer loans and focused more on higher-yielding business lending.
Noninterest income -- such as fees from investment banking, commercial mortgage servicing, and deposit account service charges -- increased 10.0% for Q2 2025. In particular, investment banking and debt placement fees grew by 41.3%, while commercial mortgage servicing fees increased 14.8% in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024. This fee growth was driven by higher investment banking and debt placement fees, as well as increased commercial mortgage servicing fees.
On the cost side, total noninterest expense (GAAP) increased 7.0% year-over-year in Q2 2025 to $1.15 billion, mainly due to higher personnel and technology investments. Notably, personnel expense rose 10.8% in Q2 2025, reflecting additional staff to support growth in fee-based business lines and higher incentive compensation for improved results. The bank also increased spending on computer processing and professional fees, primarily for technology-related investments.
Credit quality remains in focus. Net loan charge-offs -- a measure of loans unlikely to be collected -- rose to $102 million in Q2 2025, up 12.1% year-over-year, yet improved from the prior quarter. The provision for credit losses increased in Q2 2025 to cover loan growth, changes in loan types, and early signs of a softer economic outlook. Management noted it added $36 million to reserves in Q2 2025 as a prudent step. Nonperforming loans, which are past due or in default, stood at $696 million, slightly lower than the year before and representing 0.65% of total loans for Q2 2025.
Within its Consumer Bank segment, revenue increased 20.3% from the prior year in Q2 2025, while net income more than doubled over the same period. Loan volumes declined, assets under management reached a record, and money market deposits increased. The Commercial Bank segment saw a 26.8% increase in revenue and a 69.4% rise in net income for Q2 2025, driven by strong fee income, especially from investment banking and payments products.
On the balance sheet, KeyCorp ended Q2 2025 with $146.9 billion in deposits -- up less than 1% from Q2 2024 -- and a total deposit cost that fell to 1.99%. Assets under management reached a record $64 billion as of Q2 2025, an 11.5% increase from last year. Both commercial and consumer businesses contributed, and the company gained more relationship households.
From a regulatory standpoint, capital ratios remained solid. The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 11.7% as of Q2 2025, well above required minimums. Tangible common equity as a share of total assets was 7.8% (non-GAAP) for Q2 2025, up from 5.2% in Q2 2024, giving the bank flexibility to pursue further investment or share buybacks. Book value per share rose 17.0% year-over-year for Q2 2025. Management highlighted ongoing investments in technology and personnel for growth and compliance.
Personnel investment was a central theme, with average full-time employees increasing by nearly 3% year-over-year for Q2 2025. The bank reiterated its goal to increase front-line bankers by 10% in 2025 to deepen client relationships and drive business growth. "We continue to make investments in people and technology that will drive future growth for our company. We remain on target to increase our front line bankers," the CEO stated.
Outlook: Guidance and What to Watch Next
Net interest income is expected to increase by around 20% for 2025, supported by balance sheet changes and continued improvement in loan and deposit mix. Management expects adjusted fee income to grow 5% or more in 2025, assuming no substantial decline in economic conditions. No formal quarterly outlook was issued beyond the ongoing year.
Looking ahead, investors should keep an eye on credit costs, deposit growth, and expense trends. Management signaled readiness to adapt cost controls and capital spending if conditions change. Share repurchases totaling up to $1 billion are authorized and expected to begin in the second half of 2025, depending on economic growth and evolving capital rules. The board declared a dividend of $0.205 per share for the quarter.
Revenue and net income presented using U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) unless otherwise noted.
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KeyCorp Matches EPS Expectations in Q2

KeyCorp’s KEY second-quarter 2025 earnings per share from continuing operations of 35 cents surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. The bottom line reflected a 40% jump from the prior-year quarter’s actual.
Results benefited from a rise in net interest income (NII) and non-interest income. The average loan balance increased sequentially, which was another positive. However, higher expenses and a rise in provisions were undermining factors.
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders was $387 million, up 63.3% year over year.
KEY’s Revenues Improve, Expenses Rise
Total revenues increased 20.9% year over year to $1.83 billion. Moreover, the top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.80 billion.
NII (on a tax-equivalent or TE basis) increased 27.9% on a year-over-year basis to $1.15 billion. The net interest margin (NIM) (TE basis) from continuing operations expanded 62 basis points (bps) to 2.66%. Both metrics benefited from the lower deposit costs, reinvestment of proceeds from maturing low-yielding investment securities, fixed-rate loans and swaps repricing into higher-yielding investments, the repositioning of the available-for-sale portfolio in the third and fourth quarters of 2024, and an improved funding mix.
These benefits were partially offset by the impact of lower interest rates on variable-rate earning assets, and lower loan balances. Our estimate for NII (TE) and NIM was $1.14 billion and 2.62%, respectively.
Non-interest income was $690 million, up 10% year over year. The rise was driven by an increase in almost all the components of fee income, except for corporate-owned life insurance income, consumer mortgage income, operating lease income and other leasing gains, and other income. Our estimate for the metric was $673.3 million.
Non-interest expenses increased 7% year over year to $1.15 billion. The rise was due to an increase in almost all cost components, except for operating lease expenses and other expenses. We projected the metric to be $1.16 billion.
KeyCorp’s Loans Rise & Deposits Slip
At the end of the second quarter, average total loans were $105.72 billion, up 1.3% from the previous quarter. We had anticipated average total loans of $105.52 billion.
Average total deposits were $147.45 billion, down marginally from the prior-quarter end. The fall was due to a reduction in higher-cost commercial client balances and retail CDs. Our estimate for the metric was $150.58 billion.
KEY’s Credit Quality: A Mixed Bag
The provision for credit losses was $138 million, up 38% year over year. Our estimate for provision for credit losses was $120.2 million.
Net loan charge-offs, as a percentage of average total loans, rose 5 bps year over year to 0.39%.
However, the allowance for loan and lease losses was $1.45 billion, down 6.5% from the prior-year quarter. Non-performing assets, as a percentage of period-end portfolio loans, other real estate-owned property assets, and other non-performing assets, were 0.66%, down 2 bps year over year.
KeyCorp’s Capital Ratios Improve
KEY's tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio was 7.8% as of June 30, 2025, up from 5.2% in the corresponding period of 2024. The Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 13.4%, up from 12.2%. The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 11.7%, up from 10.5% as of June 30, 2024.
Our Take on KEY
Decent loan balances, balance sheet repositioning efforts, strategic buyouts and relatively higher interest rates will likely support KeyCorp’s revenues in the near term. Weakening asset quality amid a tough macroeconomic backdrop is concerning.
KeyCorp Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
KeyCorp currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Performance of Other Major Banks
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation’s BK second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $1.94 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.74. Also, the bottom line reflected a jump of 28.5% from the prior-year quarter. (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.)
BNY Mellon’s results were primarily aided by increased fee revenues and NII. Growth in the assets under custody and/or administration and assets under management balances supported the results. Also, the company recorded a provision benefit in the quarter, which was a tailwind.
Wells Fargo & Company’s WFC second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $1.54 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.41. In the prior-year quarter, the company reported earnings per share of $1.33.
Wells Fargo’s results benefited from an improvement in non-interest income and lower provisions. However, a decline in NII and higher expenses were the undermining factors.
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