KeyCorp

• KEY Stock Price 24h change: -0.27%. From 21.46 USD to 21.40 USD. The minor decline reflects a period of consolidation following strong Q4 earnings and updated 2026 guidance, as investors weigh increased technology investments against long-term operational efficiency goals.
• From a technical perspective, the stock is showing a "bullish consolidation" pattern: KEY is trading above its 200-day moving average (20.46 USD), though recent oscillators like the 14-day RSI (39.8) and short-term MAs suggest minor downward pressure. The overall technical stance remains positive with a strong long-term uptrend supported by multiple "buy" signals across moving average indicators.
• Truist Securities raised its price target for KeyCorp to $23.00 from $22.00 on January 26, maintaining a "Hold" rating while acknowledging an improved valuation outlook for the financial service provider.
• KeyCorp CEO Christopher Gorman highlighted significant operational savings from AI, noting that AI-handled calls cost $0.25 compared to $9 for human-handled interactions, part of a $100 million annual savings initiative.
• KeyCorp announced a $1.2 billion share repurchase plan and set a 7% revenue growth target for 2026, driven by a projected 8-10% increase in net interest income.
• Newsweek named Provident Bank one of "America's Best Regional Banks for 2026" on January 28, highlighting the resilience and community impact of the regional banking sector despite broader economic volatility.
• UK and European banking sectors reported gains as of January 27, driven by sustained high interest rates which have widened net interest margins and bolstered balance sheet strength across the industry.

• KEY Stock Price 24h change: +0.80%. From 21.29 USD to 21.46 USD. (Data as of Jan 26-27, 2026).
The stock price rose slightly following a robust Q4 2025 earnings report which exceeded expectations with an EPS of $0.43 (vs. $0.39 forecast) and a 12% year-over-year revenue growth. Investor sentiment was also bolstered by a newly announced $1.2B share repurchase plan for 2026.
• From a technical perspective, KEY presents a "short-term recovery within a bearish correction": while the stock recently crossed above its 20-day moving average, most technical indicators like the RSI (39.5) and MACD remain in "Sell" or "Oversold" territory. Key resistance is noted at the 50-day moving average ($21.29-$21.38), while the 200-day moving average ($20.46) provides long-term support.
• KeyCorp announced a 2026 revenue growth target of 7% and a $1.2B share buyback program, aiming for a Return on Tangible Common Equity (ROTCE) of 15% by 2027.
• Truist Securities raised its price target for KEY to $23.00, citing strong Net Interest Income (NII) performance and disciplined cost management.
• KeyBank provided a $10.1 million construction loan for senior affordable housing in Arizona, following a similar $43.4 million arrangement in Salt Lake City, highlighting its active community lending strategy.
• Regional bank optimism grew as Bank of Hawaii projections suggested a steady upswing for the sector, with institutions like First Hawaiian seeing significant 90-day returns amid stabilizing interest rate expectations.
• Regions Bank collaborated with Worldpay to transform business payment technologies, indicating a sector-wide trend of regional lenders investing in digital infrastructure to compete with larger national banks.