KeyCorp (KEY) Stock Forecast
KEY analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.05 / 5 from 20 analysts
- Price target
- $25.11 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +25.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 20, 2026 EPS estimate $0.46
- 52-week range
- $17.12 – $23.99
KEY analyst ratings
20 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
KEY price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
KEY earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.46 | $0.45 | $0.48 | $0.41 | +12.7% | 14 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.84 | $1.80 | $1.86 | $1.50 | +22.6% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.15 | $2.06 | $2.21 | $1.84 | +17.0% | 16 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
KEY revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.05B | $2.04B | $2.08B | +8.2% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.10B | $8.06B | $8.15B | +7.8% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.66B | $8.53B | $8.79B | +6.9% | 12 |
KEY EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
KEY revenue: reported and forecast
KEY EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.47 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | −2.0% | 5 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.83 | $1.83 | $1.83 | $1.83 | $1.84 | +0.7% | 7 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.15 | $2.14 | $2.14 | $2.13 | $2.15 | +0.1% | 6 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
KEY earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; KEY beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from KEY
20 analysts cover KeyCorp; their consensus rating is buy (4.05 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $25.11, 25.6% above the latest close of $19.99. Analysts expect earnings of $1.84 per share for 2026, +22.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.15 per share on revenue of $8.7 billion. KeyCorp beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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KEY forecast FAQ
What is KeyCorp's price target?
The average analyst price target for KeyCorp is $25.11, 25.6% above the latest close of $19.99.
Is KeyCorp a buy, hold or sell?
Of 20 analysts covering KeyCorp, 9 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 8 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is KeyCorp's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.84 per share for 2026 (range $1.80 to $1.86); for 2027 the estimate is $2.15.
What is KeyCorp's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $8.1 billion, growth of 7.8%; for 2027 it is $8.7 billion.
When does KeyCorp report earnings?
KeyCorp is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 20, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.46.
Does KeyCorp usually beat earnings estimates?
KeyCorp reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.