KeyCorp KEY

Zacks Investment Research 9 nov

A comparison of KeyCorp (KEY) and Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) for value investors reveals that KEY is the more attractive option. KEY has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) compared to NTRS's #3 (Hold), along with better valuation metrics including a lower forward P/E ratio of 11.11 versus 14.39, a lower PEG ratio of 0.74 versus 0.88, and a lower P/B ratio of 1.39 versus 2.51. KEY also received a Value grade of B compared to NTRS's D grade.

Zacks Investment Research 9 nov

KeyCorp (KEY), a Cleveland-based financial services company, has been highlighted as a stock to watch with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating and a VGM Score of B. The stock has gained 4.4% over the past four weeks, with eight analysts revising earnings estimates higher in the last 60 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate increased to $1.88 per share with an average earnings surprise of +7.7%.

Zacks Investment Research 4 nov

KeyCorp's KeyBanc Capital Markets division plans to acquire Atlantic-Pacific Capital, a New York-based private capital advisory firm, to expand its investment banking capabilities in fund placement and secondary advisory services. The deal adds 30+ professionals and global investor relationships across four major regions. KeyCorp's IB fees rose 27% sequentially in Q3 2026, with management expecting mid-single-digit IB fee growth for 2026.

Zacks Investment Research 3 nov

Lazard acquired Campbell Lutyens to establish Lazard CL, a global private capital advisory platform with 300+ professionals across 19 offices. The combined entity targets $500M in revenues by 2027 and is expected to be earnings accretive that year. The acquisition accelerates Lazard's 2030 goal of generating 50% of Financial Advisory revenues from private capital and creates cross-selling opportunities with existing M&A and asset management businesses.

Zacks Investment Research 3 nov

KeyCorp (KEY) is outperforming the Finance sector with a 4.1% year-to-date gain compared to the sector average of 4%, holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with improving earnings estimates. Arrow Financial (AROW) has shown stronger performance with a 25% year-to-date return, also rated Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), though both stocks face varying performance relative to their respective industry groups.