KeyCorp Volume Falls to 167th in $620M as Bank Boosts CDFI Support and Housing Investments

KeyCorp (KEY) closed 1.02% higher on August 4, with a trading volume of $620 million, a 32.33% decline from the previous day, ranking it 167th in volume among listed stocks. The bank announced a $200,000 donor-advised fund in markets lacking eligible Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), alongside $5.4 million in bicentennial grants to strengthen CDFIs in 27 markets. KeyCorp also extended its naming rights partnership with the Buffalo Sabres through 2035-36 and secured a $47 million financing deal for affordable housing in California. These initiatives align with its broader focus on community development and strategic partnerships.

Recent corporate actions include a $1.56 million investment in Cleveland-based nonprofits for workforce development and financial education, as well as the launch of KeyTotal AR, a machine-learning-driven accounts receivable platform for middle-market businesses. The bank reported Q2 2025 net income of $387 million, up from $237 million in Q2 2024, reflecting improved operational performance. KeyCorp’s dividend for Q3 2025 remained unchanged at 20.5 cents per share, maintaining its five-year growth rate of 2.71%, though trailing peers like Zions Bancorporation, which recently raised its payout by 5%.

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