Should I buy KeyCorp (KEY) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: DA Davidson — 87% of its targets hit on this sector (46 calls tested). It aims for $28 (+41 %), call made on July 23, 2026, maturing on July 23, 2027 (83 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on KeyCorp
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 43 % | +27.4 % | 7 | $25 +26% |
| Piper Sandler | 88 % | +24.9 % | 8 | $24 +21% |
| Citigroup | 93 % | +24.3 % | 14 | $20 +0% |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | 91 % | +20.2 % | 11 | $26 +31% |
| RBC Capital | 81 % | +17.3 % | 16 | $25 +26% |
| JP Morgan | 88 % | +17.2 % | 8 | $23 +16% |
| DA Davidson | 88 % | +15.1 % | 8 | $28 +41% |
| UBS | 71 % | +9.9 % | 7 | $25 +26% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 69% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 13 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $25, i.e. +26% from the current price ($20).
- The most reliable firm on KEY, Evercore ISI Group (100% hit rate, 4 scored calls), targets $24 (call made on October 1, 2026, maturing on October 1, 2027) (+21%) in its most recent call, and $26 (call made on February 5, 2026, maturing on February 5, 2027) (+31%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 6 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (3.5% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~12) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 13 ratings, 4 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on KEY
Median target $25 (+26%) · 13 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in KeyCorp now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 69% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $25 (+26%), and Evercore ISI Group (most reliable on KEY, 100%) targets $24. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~12). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in KeyCorp?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($25) is still +26% above the current price ($20) (most reliable on KEY: Evercore ISI Group, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is KeyCorp still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($20) and its estimated value: analysts target $25 on median (+26%), with 69% buys (most reliable on KEY: Evercore ISI Group, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on KEY and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying KEY?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 13 ratings, 4 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full KeyCorp profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).