KEYHIGH SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

KeyCorp delivered exceptional financial performance with a dramatic turnaround from -$161M net loss to $1.8B profit, though accompanied by significantly higher interest expenses and credit provisions.

The massive swing from negative to positive profitability represents a fundamental improvement in KeyCorp's financial performance, likely driven by higher interest rates benefiting net interest margins. However, the 354% increase in interest expense and 79% jump in credit provisions suggest the bank is operating in a more challenging and expensive funding environment with elevated credit risks that investors should monitor closely.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

KeyCorp showed remarkable financial transformation with revenue growing 63% to $7.5B and net income swinging dramatically from a $161M loss to $1.8B profit, while operating cash flow more than tripled to $2.2B. However, this performance came with trade-offs including interest expenses surging 354% to $4B and credit loss provisions increasing 79% to $444M, reflecting higher funding costs and credit pressures. The balance sheet strengthened with total debt declining 18% to $9.9B and stockholders' equity growing 12% to $20.4B, suggesting improved capital efficiency despite the challenging operating environment.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Net Income
P&L
+1236%
-$161.0M$1.8B

Net income grew 1236% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

Interest Expense
P&L
+353.6%
$885.0M$4.0B

Interest expense surged 353.6% — significant debt increase or rising rates materially impacting earnings.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+232.5%
$664.0M$2.2B

Operating cash flow surged 232.5% — exceptional cash generation, highest quality earnings signal.

Provision for Credit Losses
P&L
+79%
$248.0M$444.0M

Credit loss provisions surged 79% — management flagging significant deterioration in loan quality ahead.

Revenue
P&L
+62.7%
$4.6B$7.5B

Strong top-line growth of 62.7% — accelerating demand or successful expansion into new markets.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
-18.1%
$12.1B$9.9B

Debt reduced 18.1% — deleveraging strengthens balance sheet and reduces financial risk.

Dividends Paid
Cash Flow
+13.7%
$927.0M$1.1B

Dividend payments increased 13.7% — management confidence in sustained cash generation.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+12.1%
$18.2B$20.4B

Equity base grew 12.1% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-23
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ADDED
As of February 19, 2026, there were 1,089,647,432 Common Shares outstanding.
and global financial system and markets, including the impact of inflation, tariffs or other trade policies, political instability, a prolonged shutdown of the U.S.
As of December 31, 2025, these services were provided across the country through KeyBank s 940 full-service retail banking branches and a network of 1,120 ATMs in 15 states, as well as additional offices, online and mobile banking capabilities, and a telephone banking call center.
The Commercial operating segment is a full-service, commercial banking platform that focuses primarily on serving the borrowing, cash management, and capital markets needs of middle market clients within Key s 15-state branch footprint.
We also make available a summary of filings made with the SEC of statements of beneficial ownership of our equity securities filed by our directors and officers and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities under Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
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REMOVED
As of February 19, 2025, there were 1,105,119,318 Common Shares outstanding.
As of December 31, 2024, these services were provided across the country through KeyBank s 944 full-service retail banking branches and a network of 1,182 ATMs in 15 states, as well as additional offices, online and mobile banking capabilities, including our national digital brand, Laurel Road, and a telephone banking call center.
The Institutional operating segment operates nationally in providing lending, equipment financing, and banking products and services to large corporate and institutional clients.
We also make available a summary of filings made with the SEC of statements of beneficial ownership of our equity securities filed by our directors and officers under Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
We have steadily increased our starting minimum wage since 2015, and as of December 31, 2024, 93% of employees earned $20 or more per hour.
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