KeyCorp (KEY) Operating Margin: 22.20%
Is KeyCorp’s operating margin high or low?
KeyCorp's operating margin of 22.20% is in line with its 5-year average of 20.70%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-3.38%–44.37%).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 157.99% above its 12-month average of 8.61%.
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KEY Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
22.20%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
8.61%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
14.51%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
20.70%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
23.44%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
24.08%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
18.75%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+157.99%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+53.00%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+7.25%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-5.29%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-7.82%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+18.42%
KEY Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KeyCorp (KEY) | $24.61B | 22.20% | 8.61% | 14.51% | 20.70% |
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | $24.68B | 22.85% | 23.05% | 23.22% | 25.99% |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) | $24.80B | 22.73% | 14.66% | 14.25% | 15.24% |
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) | $24.00B | 12.36% | 10.39% | 15.08% | 14.18% |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) | $26.14B | 26.68% | 24.40% | 15.24% | 19.88% |
| Loews Corporation (L) | $22.25B | 12.62% | 11.71% | 11.02% | 8.19% |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) | $21.27B | 12.56% | 8.66% | -2.78% | -16.52% |
| Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) | $20.33B | 26.79% | 28.76% | 28.02% | 27.63% |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) | $16.70B | 9.34% | 5.85% | 11.80% | 14.71% |
| Global Payments Inc. (GPN) | $16.03B | 16.21% | 20.86% | 21.67% | 20.60% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
64.2%
Operating Margin
22.2%
KeyCorp Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
KeyCorp Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The operating margin for KEY stock is 22.20%.
- Is KeyCorp's operating margin high or low?
- KeyCorp's operating margin of 22.20% is in line with its 5-year average of 20.70%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-3.38%–44.37%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The TTM average operating margin for KEY stock is 8.61%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for KEY stock is 14.51%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for KEY stock is 20.70%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for KEY stock is 23.44%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for KEY stock is 24.08%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for KEY stock is 18.75%.
KeyCorp Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 20.59% |
| 2024-12-31 | -3.38% |
| 2023-12-31 | 11.34% |
| 2022-12-31 | 29.49% |
| 2021-12-31 | 44.37% |
| 2020-12-31 | 21.79% |
| 2019-12-31 | 26.94% |
| 2018-12-31 | 30.91% |
| 2017-12-31 | 28.88% |
| 2016-12-31 | 18.78% |
| 2015-12-31 | 28.14% |
| 2014-12-31 | 30.32% |
| 2013-12-31 | 27.02% |
| 2012-12-31 | 24.55% |
| 2011-12-31 | 30.29% |
| 2010-12-31 | 15.29% |
| 2009-12-31 | -40.70% |
| 2008-12-31 | -14.02% |
| 2007-12-31 | 16.67% |
| 2006-12-31 | 22.28% |
| 2005-12-31 | 24.13% |
| 2004-12-31 | 24.48% |
| 2003-12-31 | 21.68% |
| 2002-12-31 | 21.39% |
| 2001-12-31 | 3.52% |
| 2000-12-31 | 17.91% |
| 1999-12-31 | 21.02% |
| 1998-12-31 | 20.83% |
| 1997-12-31 | 20.48% |
| 1996-12-31 | 18.93% |
About KeyCorp
KeyCorp functions as the parent entity for KeyBank National Association, delivering a wide array of banking services to retail and business clients across the United States. Its operations are distinctly segmented into a Consumer Bank and a Commercial Bank. Targeting both individual consumers and small to medium-sized businesses, the corporation extends a comprehensive suite of services. These offerings include various deposit accounts, investment solutions, personal financial planning and wellness programs, student loan refinancing, mortgage and home equity products, general lending, credit card services, treasury management, business advisory, wealth and asset management, and trust-related services. Moreover, the company furnishes middle-market clients with a robust selection of sophisticated banking and capital market products. These encompass syndicated lending, debt and equity capital market offerings, commercial payment solutions, equipment financing, commercial real estate mortgage banking, derivatives, foreign exchange services, financial advisory, and public finance. Its commercial mortgage portfolio encompasses loans across diverse sectors, including consumer, energy, healthcare, industrial, public sector, real estate, and technology. Additionally, KeyCorp engages in community development financing, securities underwriting, brokerage, and investment banking services. As of December 31, 2021, its operational reach extended across 15 states, supported by an extensive network of approximately 999 physical branches and 1,317 automated teller machines (ATMs). Beyond its physical footprint, the company offers online and mobile banking capabilities, alongside a dedicated telephone banking call center and other offices. Established in 1849, KeyCorp maintains its corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Regional
- CEO
- Christopher Marrott Gorman