KEY monthly performance report
Explore KEY's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
KEY monthly report
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Key takeaways
- KeyCorp (KEY) closed September 2026 at $20.72, down 4.12% for the month and +11.22% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, KEY is +0.39%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading −3.61% versus its 200-day moving average ($21.50), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, KEY has outperformed the S&P 500 by +6.72%, with a relative strength index reading of 107.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
KeyCorp ended September 2026 at $20.72, posting a monthly return of −4.12%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.42%.
The current quarter stands at −10.11% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −3.61% versus the 200-day moving average ($21.50).
Year-to-date, KEY is +0.39% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −10.19%. The stock is currently −13.92% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −33.75%.
| Period | KEY | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −4.52% | −0.44% | −4.08% |
| 1 Week | −4.65% | −1.10% | −3.55% |
| 1 Month | −4.12% | −1.69% | −2.42% |
| 3 Months | −8.72% | −0.10% | −8.62% |
| 6 Months | +5.45% | +13.21% | −7.77% |
| YTD | +0.39% | +10.58% | −10.19% |
| 12 Months | +11.22% | +14.25% | −3.03% |
| 3 Years | +76.79% | +70.07% | +6.72% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2023 | +33.23% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +21.23% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +16.22% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | +13.51% |
| #5 | Nov 2024 | +12.93% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −12.01% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −8.35% |
| #3 | Aug 2023 | −7.96% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | −7.68% |
| #5 | Apr 2025 | −7.19% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +8.94% |
| Q3 2025 | +7.29% |
| Q4 2025 | +10.43% |
| Q1 2026 | −2.86% |
| Q2 2026 | +14.96% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −10.11% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −17.34% |
| 2024 | +19.03% |
| 2025 | +20.42% |
| 2026 | +0.39% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $24.07 (2026-07-17) |
| 52-Week Low | $16.47 (2025-10-16) |
| Current Price | $20.72 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $21.50 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −3.61% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −33.75% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −13.92% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 107.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +6.72% |
| RS Peak | 131.8 (Nov 2024) |
| RS Trough | 90.4 (Oct 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was KEY's return for this report period?
KEY returned −4.12% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has KEY outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD KEY: +0.39% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is KEY's 12-month return?
+11.22% over the trailing 12 months.
Is KEY above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −3.61% versus 200DMA ($21.50).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−33.75% on 2025-04-08.