KEY monthly performance report
Monthly KEY research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
KEY monthly report
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Key takeaways
- KeyCorp (KEY) closed August 2026 at $23.09, up 2.21% for the month and +29.65% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, KEY is +11.87%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +10.65% versus its 200-day moving average ($20.87), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, KEY has outperformed the S&P 500 by +21.42%, with a relative strength index reading of 112.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
KeyCorp ended August 2026 at $23.09, posting a monthly return of +2.21%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.83%.
The current quarter stands at −0.75% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +10.65% versus the 200-day moving average ($20.87).
Year-to-date, KEY is +11.87% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −1.02%. The stock is currently −4.07% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −33.75%.
| Period | KEY | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.04% | −0.20% | +0.16% |
| 1 Week | +2.03% | +3.90% | −1.87% |
| 1 Month | +2.21% | +3.05% | −0.83% |
| 3 Months | +4.43% | +7.11% | −2.68% |
| 6 Months | +4.95% | +10.70% | −5.74% |
| YTD | +11.87% | +12.89% | −1.02% |
| 12 Months | +29.65% | +22.58% | +7.06% |
| 3 Years | +93.71% | +72.29% | +21.42% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2023 | +32.51% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +21.47% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +17.46% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | +13.59% |
| #5 | Dec 2025 | +12.54% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −12.33% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −8.35% |
| #3 | Mar 2025 | −7.84% |
| #4 | Aug 2023 | −7.28% |
| #5 | Apr 2025 | −6.14% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +10.82% |
| Q3 2025 | +12.06% |
| Q4 2025 | +11.60% |
| Q1 2026 | −2.48% |
| Q2 2026 | +15.62% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −0.75% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −17.30% |
| 2024 | +20.98% |
| 2025 | +31.61% |
| 2026 | +11.91% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $24.07 (2026-07-17) |
| 52-Week Low | $16.47 (2025-10-16) |
| Current Price | $23.09 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $20.87 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +10.65% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −33.75% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −4.07% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 112.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +21.42% |
| RS Peak | 126.4 (Nov 2024) |
| RS Trough | 86.6 (Oct 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was KEY's return for this report period?
KEY returned +2.21% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has KEY outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD KEY: +11.87% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is KEY's 12-month return?
+29.65% over the trailing 12 months.
Is KEY above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +10.65% versus 200DMA ($20.87).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−33.75% on 2025-04-08.