Highlights

  • Royal Bank of Canada increased KeyCorp’s target price in recent analyst report
  • Multiple brokerages updated KeyCorp ratings and price objectives this year
  • Consensus rating reflects diverse analyst views on KeyCorp shares

KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) recently drew attention from Wall Street analysts after Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target from USD 20.00 to USD 22.00, while continuing to assign a rating above the baseline tier, according to MarketScreener data. The revised target reflects updated expectations following recent quarterly results and sector trends.

Besides the RBC action, other research firms have updated their perspectives: The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed its positive view, Cowen shifted its recommendation from hold to buy, Evercore ISI adjusted its price objective upward to USD 22.00 with a similar rating, and Wells Fargo & Company increased its target and rating level. Weiss Ratings also maintained its existing stance, contributing to a range of views among equities analysts.

From a broader lens, MarketBeat data shows that analyst sentiment for KeyCorp includes a mix of buy, hold, and sell recommendations, resulting in an average rating interpreted as “Moderate Buy,” alongside a consensus target price near USD 21.26.

Recent quarterly earnings results released by KeyCorp reported net revenues and per-share earnings that exceeded analysts’ consensus figures for the period, with revenue near USD 1.90 billion and EPS above expectations. Management measures such as segment performance in consumer and commercial banking, contributed to these figures. The reported return on equity and net margin metrics provide further context on recent financial performance.

KeyCorp also declared its customary quarterly dividend on common shares for Q4 2025, payable on December 15, 2025, maintaining a long track record of dividend payments.

Shares of KEY last traded at USD 20.66 on December 12, 2025.