KEY
Keycorp
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: KEY
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 2, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.56%
Payout ratio: 50%
Keycorp's last dividend was on Jun 2, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.205 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.82 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 3.59% based on its recent close price.
KEY dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Keycorp Dividend yield
KEY has a dividend yield of 3.59% which is above the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 2.59%, Keycorp's dividend yield is 39% higher. The current dividend yield is lower than the historical average of 4.9% of the last 5 years.
KEY Dividend history
Keycorp has been paying dividends since 1993. KEY has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 41% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 29%.
Keycorp Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | $0.205 | 3.87% |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $0.205 | 4.01% |
| Dec 2, 2025 | $0.205 | 4.49% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.205 | 4.32% |
| May 27, 2025 | $0.205 | 5.2% |
| Mar 4, 2025 | $0.205 | 5.05% |
| Dec 3, 2024 | $0.205 | 4.36% |
| Aug 27, 2024 | $0.205 | 4.92% |
| May 24, 2024 | $0.205 | 5.66% |
| Feb 26, 2024 | $0.205 | 5.99% |
| Nov 27, 2023 | $0.205 | 6.97% |
| Aug 28, 2023 | $0.205 | 7.52% |
| May 26, 2023 | $0.205 | 8.19% |
| Feb 27, 2023 | $0.205 | 4.42% |
| Nov 28, 2022 | $0.205 | 4.31% |
| Aug 29, 2022 | $0.195 | 4.33% |
| May 27, 2022 | $0.195 | 3.88% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $0.195 | 3.03% |
| Nov 29, 2021 | $0.195 | 3.29% |
| Aug 30, 2021 | $0.185 | 3.67% |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.185 | 3.21% |
| Mar 1, 2021 | $0.185 | 3.57% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.185 | 4.79% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.185 | 6.01% |
| Jun 1, 2020 | $0.185 | 6.24% |
| Mar 2, 2020 | $0.185 | 4.27% |
| Dec 2, 2019 | $0.185 | 3.73% |
| Aug 26, 2019 | $0.185 | 4.35% |
| May 24, 2019 | $0.17 | 4.09% |
| Mar 4, 2019 | $0.17 | 3.65% |
| Nov 26, 2018 | $0.17 | 3.09% |
| Aug 27, 2018 | $0.17 | 2.35% |
| May 25, 2018 | $0.12 | 2.12% |
| Feb 26, 2018 | $0.105 | 1.89% |
| Nov 27, 2017 | $0.105 | 2.11% |
| Aug 25, 2017 | $0.095 | 2.05% |
| May 25, 2017 | $0.095 | 1.93% |
| Feb 24, 2017 | $0.085 | 1.81% |
| Nov 25, 2016 | $0.085 | 1.9% |
| Jul 27, 2016 | $0.085 | 3.41% |
| May 26, 2016 | $0.085 | 2.43% |
| Feb 26, 2016 | $0.075 | 2.8% |
| Nov 27, 2015 | $0.075 | 2.21% |
| Aug 28, 2015 | $0.075 | 2.03% |
| May 29, 2015 | $0.075 | 1.85% |
| Feb 27, 2015 | $0.065 | 1.87% |
Keycorp dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
KEY has a payout ratio of 50% which is higher than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 34%, Keycorp's payout ratio is 47% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
KEY dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSBC Wesbanco Inc | 4.05% | $1.51 | 48.2% |
| BBT Beacon Financial Corp. | 3.8% | $1.15 | 64.9% |
| KEY Keycorp | 3.56% | $0.82 | 50% |
| PNC Pnc Financial Services Group Inc | 2.85% | $6.8 | 39.5% |
| NBHC National Bank Holdings Corp | 2.84% | $1.25 | 46.5% |
| CFR Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc | 2.69% | $4.03 | 39.2% |
| ZION Zions Bancorporation National Association | 2.63% | $1.8 | 28% |
| NRIM Northrim Bancorp Inc | 2.45% | $0.64 | 21.8% |
| WFC Wells Fargo & Company | 2.14% | $1.8 | 27.4% |
| JPM Jpmorgan Chase & Co | 1.77% | $5.9 | 28.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Keycorp pay a dividend?
Yes, Keycorp has been paying dividends for the last 33 years.
When was KEY's last dividend?
Keycorp's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 2, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.205 per share.
How much dividend does Keycorp pay (per share)?
KEY's annualized dividend per share is $0.82.
What is Keycorp's dividend yield?
Keycorp's current dividend yield is 3.59%.
How often does Keycorp pay dividends?
Keycorp pays four dividends per year.
What is Keycorp's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Keycorp is 50%.
Does Keycorp pay a good dividend?
Keycorp's dividend yield is higher than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.