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KEY Dividend History & Analysis | 3.9% Yield

KEY has a dividend yield of 3.9% and paid 0.82 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.87%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.82
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.60%
Dividend Rating 59.33%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.42%
Payout Ratio 55.8%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 84.60%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 29.8%
Total Return 5y: 68.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
GHI 166 M 22.1% 20.6%
NRIM 598 M 7.67% 29.8%
BNP 105,949 M 9.17% 23.9%
ACA 62,461 M 6.27% 15.5%
WASH 579 M 9.27% 8.39%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
BBAR 4,204 M 176% 50.0%
DBK 76,310 M 50.0% 75.0%
TRST 733 M 51.7% 90.9%
OSBC 1,060 M 51.4% 72.1%
NIC 1,903 M 45.3% 100%

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NRIM
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BNP
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 9.17% Yield
NECB
Northeast Community
 4.14% Yield
BFC
Bank First National
 4.18% Yield
OFG
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MCBS
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KEY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.205 0% 1.11%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.205 0% 1.08%
2025-05-27 2025-05-27 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.205 0% 1.3%
2025-03-04 2025-03-04 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.205 0% 1.24%
2024-12-03 2024-12-03 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.205 0% 1.08%
2024-08-27 2024-08-27 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.205 0% 1.23%
2024-05-24 2024-05-28 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.205 0% 1.43%
2024-02-26 2024-02-27 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.205 0% 1.47%
2023-11-27 2023-11-28 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.205 0% 1.74%
2023-08-28 2023-08-29 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.205 0% 1.9%
2023-05-26 2023-05-30 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.205 0% 2.08%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.205 0% 1.12%
2022-11-28 2022-11-29 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.205 5.1% 1.1%
2022-08-29 2022-08-30 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.195 0% 1.08%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.195 0% 0.99%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.195 0% 0.8%
2021-11-29 2021-11-30 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.195 5.4% 0.84%
2021-08-30 2021-08-31 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.185 0% 0.89%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.185 0% 0.8%
2021-03-01 2021-03-02 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.185 0% 0.91%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2020-06-01 2020-06-02 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2020-03-02 2020-03-03 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2019-12-02 2019-12-03 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2019-08-26 2019-08-27 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.185 8.8% N/A
2019-05-24 2019-05-28 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-03-04 2019-03-05 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2018-11-26 2018-11-27 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2018-08-27 2018-08-28 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.17 41.7% N/A
2018-05-25 2018-05-29 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.12 14.3% N/A
2018-02-26 2018-02-27 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2017-11-27 2017-11-28 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.105 10.5% N/A
2017-08-25 2017-08-29 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.095 0% N/A
2017-05-25 2017-05-30 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.095 11.8% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2016-11-25 2016-11-29 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2016-07-27 2016-07-29 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.085 13.3% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2015-05-29 2015-06-02 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.075 15.4% N/A
2015-02-27 2015-03-03 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.065 0% N/A
2014-11-28 2014-12-02 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.065 0% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.065 0% N/A
2014-05-22 2014-05-27 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.065 18.2% N/A
2014-02-28 2014-03-04 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.055 0% N/A
2013-11-29 2013-12-03 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.055 0% N/A
2013-08-23 2013-08-27 2013-09-13 Quarterly 0.055 0% N/A

KEY Dividend FAQ

KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) is the holding company for KeyBank National Association, delivering a broad suite of retail and commercial banking services across the United States through its Consumer Bank and Commercial Bank segments. Its product lineup spans deposits, loans, credit cards, mortgage and home-equity financing, student-loan refinancing, commercial leasing, equipment financing, treasury and cash-management solutions, as well as wealth-management, investment-banking, and advisory services for individuals, corporations, non-profits, and high-net-worth clients.

What is the Dividend Yield of KEY?

As of December 2025, KEY`s dividend yield is 3.87%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.82 USD by the current share price of 21.19.

Does KEY pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, KEY paid a dividend of 0.82 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-02 and the payout was 0.205 USD.

How often does KEY pay dividends?

KEY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KEY has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-02.

KEY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KEY for the next 4 payments are between 0.217 (+5.9%) and 0.229 (+11.7%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will KEY pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.205 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for KeyCorp (KEY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KEY?

The next Ex-Dividend date for KeyCorp (KEY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of KEY?

KEY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.60% per year.
Strong growth: KEY's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KEY?

KEY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.42%. If you bought KEY's shares at 12.78 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.82 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.42% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KEY?

KEY Payout Consistency is 91.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: KeyCorp has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KEY have a good Dividend Yield?

KEY`s 3.87% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KEY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KEY is 55.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of KEY?

KEY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.33%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KEY Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KEY`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

KeyCorp`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 9.16% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has KeyCorp ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1998-03-09 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 88,552,000
1986 94,472,000 +6.69%
1987 88,180,000 -6.66%
1988 88,712,000 +0.6%
1989 86,994,000 -1.94%
1990 134,559,000 +54.68%
1991 132,116,000 -1.82%
1992 288,333,000 +118.24%
1993 234,754,000 -18.58%
1994 496,015,000 +111.29%
1995 484,013,000 -2.42%
1996 465,672,000 -3.79%
1997 443,165,000 -4.83%
1998 453,294,000 +2.29%
1999 449,651,000 -0.8%
2000 430,599,000 -4.24%
2001 428,265,000 -0.54%
2002 429,518,000 +0.29%
2003 423,724,000 -1.35%
2004 413,714,000 -2.36%
2005 412,526,000 -0.29%
2006 407,801,000 -1.15%
2007 389,844,000 -4.4%
2008 492,311,000 +26.28%
2009 873,268,000 +77.38%
2010 900,263,000 +3.09%
2011 951,684,000 +5.71%
2012 930,382,000 -2.24%
2013 897,712,000 -3.51%
2014 886,186,000 -1.28%
2015 835,939,000 -5.67%
2016 1,083,717,000 +29.64%
2017 1,079,330,000 -0.4%
2018 1,030,417,000 -4.53%
2019 984,361,000 -4.47%
2020 976,460,000 -0.8%
2021 934,729,000 -4.27%
2022 933,724,000 -0.11%
2023 934,046,000 +0.03%
2024 986,829,000 +5.65%
2025 1,112,952,300 +12.78%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-07 02:16