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 November 2026 at $21.46, up 1.61% for the month and +21.79% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, KEY is +3.97%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −0.42% versus its 200-day moving average ($21.55), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, KEY has outperformed the S&P 500 by +26.41%, with a relative strength index reading of 115.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
KeyCorp ended November 2026 at $21.46, posting a monthly return of +1.61%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.79%.
The current quarter stands at +6.93% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −0.42% versus the 200-day moving average ($21.55).
Year-to-date, KEY is +3.97% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −6.65%. The stock is currently −10.84% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −33.75%.
| Period | KEY | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.61% | −0.36% | +0.97% |
| 1 Week | +2.93% | +2.59% | +0.33% |
| 1 Month | +1.61% | −0.18% | +1.79% |
| 3 Months | −6.86% | −2.37% | −4.49% |
| 6 Months | +1.80% | +0.83% | +0.97% |
| YTD | +3.97% | +10.62% | −6.65% |
| 12 Months | +21.79% | +12.25% | +9.54% |
| 3 Years | +97.79% | +71.37% | +26.41% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2023 | +21.23% |
| #2 | Dec 2023 | +16.22% |
| #3 | Jul 2024 | +13.51% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | +12.93% |
| #5 | Dec 2025 | +12.30% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −12.01% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −8.35% |
| #3 | Mar 2025 | −7.68% |
| #4 | Apr 2025 | −7.19% |
| #5 | Sep 2026 | −7.13% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +7.29% |
| Q4 2025 | +10.43% |
| Q1 2026 | −2.86% |
| Q2 2026 | +14.96% |
| Q3 2026 | −12.93% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +6.93% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −17.34% |
| 2024 | +19.03% |
| 2025 | +20.42% |
| 2026 | +3.97% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $24.07 (2026-07-17) |
| 52-Week Low | $16.91 (2025-11-18) |
| Current Price | $21.46 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $21.55 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −0.42% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −33.75% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −10.84% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 115.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +26.41% |
| RS Peak | 137.1 (Nov 2024) |
| RS Trough | 99.9 (Jun 2024) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was KEY's return for this report period?
KEY returned +1.61% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has KEY outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD KEY: +3.97% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is KEY's 12-month return?
+21.79% over the trailing 12 months.
Is KEY above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −0.42% versus 200DMA ($21.55).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−33.75% on 2025-04-08.