KEY Dividend Yield 2026: KeyCorp

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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): KeyCorp (KEY) pays a $0.82 annual dividend ($0.20 quarterly), yielding 3.70% at $22.18/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-01. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 3.70%

Annual Dividend: $0.82 per share

Payout Ratio: 51.4%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-01

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 40

About KeyCorp Dividend

KeyCorp is a Cleveland-based regional bank founded in 1849, operating through KeyBank National Association with roughly 999 branches across 15 states. The KeyCorp dividend currently yields 3.7%, paid quarterly at $0.205 per share, with the next ex-dividend date on September 1, 2026. Trailing annual payments total $0.82 per share. KEY stock carries a beta of 1.023, making it a moderate-volatility holding that suits dividend investors comfortable with regional banking exposure.

Dividend Safety

KeyCorp pays out 51.4% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as moderate (40-60%). That level leaves meaningful earnings retained within the business, supporting the current $0.82 annual rate across KeyBank's diversified revenue streams, which span consumer deposits, commercial lending, treasury management, and wealth services. The primary pressure on KeyCorp dividend safety is the cyclical nature of regional banking: credit losses and net interest margin compression during economic downturns can squeeze earnings and, by extension, the headroom that currently keeps the payout ratio comfortable.

KeyCorp (KEY) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Over the past 14 years, KeyCorp dividend history shows a CAGR of 16.2% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.10 to $0.82 over that window (2026 data is partial and excluded from the rate calculation). The largest single-year jump was 80.0% in 2012, while growth has slowed materially in recent years, with the dividend flat at $0.82 from 2023 through 2025.

KeyCorp Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+1.3%	$0.79 (2022)	$0.82 (2025)
5-Year	+2.1%	$0.74 (2020)	$0.82 (2025)
10-Year	+11.0%	$0.29 (2015)	$0.82 (2025)

Is KeyCorp a Good Dividend Stock?

KEY stock fits dividend investors who want a moderate-yield regional bank with a long payout history behind it. The current 3.7% yield sits just above the 5-year average of 3.58%, so there is no meaningful premium on offer today. The 51.4% payout ratio, classified as moderate (2-4%) yield territory, means the income is reasonably covered by earnings. The trade-off is clear: the headline growth rate of 16.2% per year over 14 years flatters a recent reality where the dividend has not moved since 2023. Income investors get a covered, above-average yield from a diversified regional bank; they accept limited near-term dividend growth.

Recent KeyCorp Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-09-01	$0.2050
2026-06-02	$0.2050
2026-03-03	$0.2050
2025-12-02	$0.2050
2025-09-02	$0.2050
2025-05-27	$0.2050
2025-03-04	$0.2050
2024-12-03	$0.2050
2024-08-27	$0.2050
2024-05-24	$0.2050

KeyCorp Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.6150
2025	$0.8200
2024	$0.8200
2023	$0.8200
2022	$0.7900

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does KEY pay dividends?

Yes, KeyCorp (KEY) pays a $0.20 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 3.70%.

How often does KeyCorp pay dividends?

KeyCorp pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend was $0.205 per share, which annualizes to $0.82 per share at the current rate.

What is KeyCorp's current dividend yield?

KeyCorp's current dividend yield is 3.7%. That sits modestly above the 5-year average yield of 3.58%, so today's yield is slightly elevated relative to recent norms.

Has KeyCorp ever cut its dividend?

Within the available history window (2011-2025), one year-over-year decline appears: 2021 paid $0.725 per share versus $0.74 in 2020. No other cuts appear in the 14-year data set, though the history does not extend before 2011.

How fast has KeyCorp grown its dividend?

KeyCorp has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2% per year from 2011 to 2025. That rate reflects a period of rapid recovery and growth; the dividend has been flat at $0.82 since 2023.

Is KeyCorp dividend safe?

The 51.4% payout ratio is moderate (40-60%), meaning KeyCorp retains roughly half of earnings after paying the dividend. That coverage level supports the current $0.82 annual rate, though regional bank earnings are sensitive to credit cycles and interest rate shifts.

Is KeyCorp a good dividend stock for income investors?

KeyCorp offers a 3.7% yield with a moderate payout ratio and 40 years of dividend history, characteristics that suit income-focused investors. The trade-off is that dividend growth has stalled since 2023, limiting the income compounding potential.

How does KeyCorp compare to its own historical yield?

At 3.7%, the current KeyCorp dividend yield is slightly above the 5-year average of 3.58%. The difference is small, meaning the stock is not trading at a historically deep yield discount or premium by this measure.

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