KeyCorp (KEY) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
KeyCorp (KEY) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Shares of Ohio-based KeyCorp have been pretty flat since I opened on the bank last October, broadly tracking the fortunes of the wider regional bank space. The bank's margin-driven recovery continues, which should result in strong earnings growth over the next few years. The stock now trades for less than 10x consensus 2026 EPS, offering today's buyer attractive total return potential.
KeyCorp's preferred shares, particularly the Series I, offer a compelling yield with a favorable outlook, given the bank's strong financial positioning and potential for rate cuts. First quarter earnings show improved net interest margin and net interest income, positioning KeyCorp well for a lower interest rate environment. KeyCorp's strategic growth in deposits and reduction in external debt enhance its ability to fund future loan growth, improving overall financial health.
KeyCorp's solid Q1 results and strategic capital raise from Scotiabank have strengthened its balance sheet, positioning it well for a potential economic downturn. Despite a 25% stock decline since my last "buy" rating, I am increasingly bullish due to NII momentum and a robust capital position. Favorable net interest trends and strong reserves, combined with prudent credit quality management, support KEY's resilience amidst economic uncertainties.
KeyCorp's latest earnings results showed growth in deposits, while management pointed to momentum in payments, including commercial payments, that should prove resilient even in the face of tariff-induced macroeconomic headwinds. The presentation materials released Thursday (April 17) indicate that average commercial loans were up 0.
KEY's first-quarter results top estimates on higher NII & non-interest income alongside lower expenses. However, weak asset quality is a woe.
KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 17, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Mauney - Director of IR Chris Gorman - Chairman and CEO Clark Khayat - CFO Conference Call Participants Mike Mayo - Wells Fargo Manan Gosalia - Morgan Stanley Ebrahim Poonawala - Bank of America Peter Winter - D.A. Davidson & Co. Nathan Stein - Deutsche Bank Operator Good morning, and welcome to KeyCorp's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
Although the revenue and EPS for KeyCorp (KEY) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
KeyCorp (KEY) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.22 per share a year ago.
Growth in fee income and NII are likely to have aided KEY's first-quarter 2025 earnings, while higher provisions and elevated expenses are likely to have hurt.
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of KeyCorp (KEY) for the quarter ended March 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.