Jefferies Initiates Coverage on KeyCorp (KEY) with Hold Rating | KEY Stock News

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May 21, 2025

On May 21, 2025, Jefferies analyst David Chiaverini initiated coverage on KeyCorp (KEY, Financial), giving the financial institution a "Hold" rating. The analyst set a price target of $18.00 USD for the stock.

This initiation of coverage provides investors with valuable insight into KeyCorp's (KEY, Financial) potential market performance. The "Hold" rating indicates that the stock is expected to perform in line with the broader market over the coming period.

The price target set by Chiaverini is based on various market factors and stands at a significant point for investors looking to assess the stock's future trajectory in the financial sector. KeyCorp (KEY, Financial) continues to be a focus for investors navigating the NYSE landscape.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast

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Based on the one-year price targets offered by 18 analysts, the average target price for KeyCorp (KEY, Financial) is $17.70 with a high estimate of $20.00 and a low estimate of $15.50. The average target implies an upside of 8.66% from the current price of $16.29. More detailed estimate data can be found on the KeyCorp (KEY) Forecast page.

Based on the consensus recommendation from 23 brokerage firms, KeyCorp's (KEY, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.3, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.

Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for KeyCorp (KEY, Financial) in one year is $15.66, suggesting a downside of 3.87% from the current price of $16.29. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the KeyCorp (KEY) Summary page.

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