KEYCORP DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND ON COMMON SHARES AND PREFERRED STOCKS AND ANNOUNCES NEW SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
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KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) declared second quarter 2026 dividends on its common and multiple preferred share series and authorized a larger buyback program.
The common dividend is $0.205 per share, payable June 15, 2026. A new $3.0 billion share repurchase authorization replaces a prior $1.0 billion program.
Positive
- Quarterly common dividend of $0.205 per share payable June 15, 2026
- Declared Q2 2026 dividends on Series D, E, F, G and H preferred shares
- New $3.0 billion common share repurchase authorization announced
- New buyback replaces prior $1.0 billion program with $280 million remaining
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – KEY
In the May 14 session, KEY gained 1.59%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12 | Small business initiative | Positive | -0.1% | Showcased Certified Cash Flow Advisor program and small business banking awards. |
| May 06 | Regional expansion | Positive | +1.6% | Expanded middle market banking team in Southeast Michigan to drive growth. |
| May 01 | Industry award | Positive | -1.1% | Key Private Bank won Regional Private Bank award and highlighted AUM/AUA scale. |
| Apr 22 | Acquisition announcement | Positive | -0.3% | Agreed to acquire Clearwater UK to expand middle‑market M&A advisory reach. |
| Apr 16 | Earnings report | Positive | +0.5% | Reported higher Q1 net income, revenue growth, solid credit, and buybacks. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Positive strategic and earnings news has not consistently produced upside; reactions have been mixed with slightly more divergences than alignments.
Over the past month, KeyCorp has reported strong Q1 2026 earnings, tactical expansion (the Clearwater UK acquisition and a new middle‑market team in Southeast Michigan), and brand recognition via private bank awards and small business initiatives. Price reactions were positive on some growth‑focused items but negative on others, including awards and advisory programs. Against this backdrop, the new dividend and expanded buyback continue a theme of capital return layered on top of organic and inorganic growth initiatives.
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- A cash dividend of
per share on the corporation's outstanding common shares (NYSE: KEY). The dividend is payable on June 15, 2026, to holders of record of such Common Shares as of the close of business on June 2, 2026;$0.205
- A dividend of
per share (equivalent to$312.50 per depositary share (CUSIP #493267AK4)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D (CUSIP #493267603), payable on June 15, 2026 to holders of record as of the close of business on June 1, 2026, for the period commencing on (and including) March 15, 2026 to (but excluding) June 15, 2026;$12.50
- A dividend of
per share (equivalent to$15.3125 $.382813 per depositary share (NYSE: KEY.I)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E (CUSIP #493267801), payable on June 15, 2026 to holders of record as of the close of business on June 1, 2026, for the period commencing on (and including) March 15, 2026 to (but excluding) June 15, 2026;
- A dividend of
per share (equivalent to$14.1250 $.353125 per depositary share (NYSE: KEY.J)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F (CUSIP #493267884), payable on June 15, 2026 to holders of record as of the close of business on June 1, 2026, for the period commencing on (and including) March 15, 2026 to (but excluding) June 15, 2026;
- A dividend of
per share (equivalent to$14.0625 $.351563 per depositary share (NYSE: KEY.K)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G (CUSIP #493267850), payable on June 15, 2026 to holders of record as of the close of business on June 1, 2026, for the period commencing on (and including) March 15, 2026 to (but excluding) June 15, 2026; and
- A dividend of
per share (equivalent to$15.50 $.3875 per depositary share (NYSE: KEY.L)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed Rate Reset Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series H (CUSIP #493267835), payable on June 15, 2026 to holders of record as of the close of business on June 1, 2026, for the period commencing on (and including) March 15, 2026 to (but excluding) June 15, 2026.
KeyCorp also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program pursuant to which KeyCorp may purchase up to
About KeyCorp
KeyCorp's roots trace back more than 200 years to
Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 950 branches and approximately 1,100 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout
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