Why is KEY Down Today?

KEY
$19.57
▼ -2.47% ($-0.48)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 4:35 PM ET (453 min ago)

About KeyCorp

With assets of around $185 billion, Ohio-based KeyCorp's bank footprint spans 16 states, but it is predominantly concentrated in its two largest markets: Ohio and New York. KeyCorp is primarily focused on serving middle-market commercial clients through a hybrid community/corporate bank model.

Sector: NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS
Market Cap: $20.30B
Forward P/E: 9.7
52-Week Range: $16.47 - $24.07
Employees: 17,406

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS sector is down 1.1% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.2x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS sector: -1.1%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

KEY is significantly underperforming the market (-2.6% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
KEY
This Stock
-2.47%
vs S&P 500: -2.65%
vs Nasdaq: -2.78%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, KEY is expected to trade between:
$18.99 - $19.97

Key Level to Watch

$18.60 support
Watch for breakdown below $19.57

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 4:35 PM (453 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
0.74
Put/Call Ratio
54.5%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 5,956
Put Volume: 4,430
Total: 10,386

Historical Context

KEY has moved more than 3.0% down on 8 occasions in the past year.

37.5%
Continuation Rate
3/8 times continued down
+0.71%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 16, 2026 (-4.5%) → Next day: +1.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is KEY stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS sector is down 1.1% on average.

Is KEY stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, KEY shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the KEY stock price target?

KEY is currently trading at $19.57. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $18.99 - $19.97. See long-term price prediction →

Will KEY stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that KEY's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $18.60 (support).

Is KEY stock oversold or overbought?

KEY's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 30.7. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for KEY stock?

KEY's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.9. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is KEY outperforming or underperforming the market?

KEY (-2.47%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.6% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for KEY?

KEY's MACD (-0.54) is currently below the signal line (-0.49), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 31.3) is strong.

Is KEY in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, KEY is in a bearish trend. The price ($19.57) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($21.03) and 50-day SMA ($21.87). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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