KeyCorp's $640M Volume Ranks 168th as Stock Falls 0.27% Amid Insider Sales and Mixed Institutional Bets

On July 29, 2025, KeyCorp (KEY) traded with a volume of $0.64 billion, ranking 168th in daily trading activity. The stock closed down 0.27%, reflecting ongoing investor sentiment amid mixed institutional activity and insider transactions.

Institutional investors adjusted stakes in KeyCorp during the first quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC reduced its position by 21.8%, while Algebris UK Ltd increased holdings by 84.2%, now owning 0.12% of the company. Other institutional investors, including Allworth Financial LP and NBC Securities Inc., also made significant position changes, highlighting divergent strategies in the stock.

Insider transactions added pressure on the stock. CEO Christopher Gorman sold 112,149 shares, reducing his ownership by 15.32%, while Director Trina Evans sold 17,000 shares, trimming her stake by 17.05%. These sales, disclosed via SEC filings, suggest a lack of confidence in near-term performance from key stakeholders.

KeyCorp announced a quarterly dividend of $0.205 per share, set to be paid on September 15, yielding 4.45% annually. The payout ratio remains negative, reflecting the company’s broader financial metrics, including a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71 and a return on equity of 9.65% for the latest quarter.

Analyst sentiment remained split. Citigroup and Wells Fargo raised price targets to $20.00, while Barclays and others maintained or reduced expectations. The stock holds a consensus “Hold” rating with an average target of $19.39, indicating cautious optimism amid regulatory and market uncertainties.

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