KeyCorp · KEY-PL · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026
KeyCorp raises guidance as loans, deposits and fees strengthen
KeyCorp's Q2 analysis supports a constructive operating trajectory: commercial lending accelerated, deposits remained resilient, fee businesses grew and management raised full-year guidance. The main test is whether deposit growth, loan repricing and fee momentum can offset spread compression, funding-cost risk and reliance on sponsor activity.
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What changed
Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, KeyCorp reported a 2.89% net interest margin, stronger commercial loan growth and raised full-year revenue and net-interest-income guidance. The company also announced the Clearwater UK acquisition and reported record wealth assets under management of $74 billion.
Guidance delta
Management raised full-year revenue-growth guidance to 7–8% and net-interest-income growth guidance to 9–11%.
Key takeaways
- Q2 EPS was $0.44, with revenue growth of 7%, according to the supplied analysis.
- Net interest margin expanded to 2.89%, with management targeting more than 3% by year-end.
- Commercial loan growth, deposits, payments, wealth management and investment banking supported the quarter.
Management priorities
- Close the Clearwater UK acquisition in the second half.
- Invest $1 billion in technology and operations during 2026.
- Expand mass-affluent wealth management, continue share repurchases and pursue a $1.3 billion annual target.
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Snapshot as of publicationKeyCorp, a financial holding company founded in 1849 and based in Cleveland, Ohio, primarily conducts its operations through its subsidiary, KeyBank National Association. This institution provides a comprehensive array of retail and commercial banking products and services throughout the United States, organized into two distinct segments: Consumer Bank and Commercial Bank. For individual customers and small to medium-sized businesses, KeyCorp offers a wide variety of financial solutions. These include deposit accounts, investment products, and personalized advice on financial wellness. They also facilitate student loan refinancing, provide mortgage and home equity options, issue credit cards, and extend various lending services. Additionally, the company delivers treasury services, business advisory, wealth and asset management, portfolio management, and trust services.…
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- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-07-21T15:02:55.235961+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-08-26T01:23:15.088209+00:00
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