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  "id": 15752443,
  "title": "Earnings call transcript: KeyCorp tops profit forecasts in Q3 2026 as shares rise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/earnings-call-transcript-keycorp-tops-profit-forecasts-in-q3-2026-as",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-20T14:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-keycorp-tops-profit-forecasts-in-q3-2026-as-shares-rise-93CH-4960489"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KeyCorp reported third-quarter 2026 earnings that exceeded profit forecasts, sending shares higher in premarket trading. The Cleveland-based bank posted adjusted earnings of $0.51 a share, surpassing the $0.46 expected by analysts. Revenue for the quarter reached $2.04 billion, slightly below the $2.05 billion forecast. In preprovision net revenue, the bank reached record levels, up $60 million sequentially. Return on tangible common equity increased to 15.1%, showing stronger profitability. Net interest margin expanded to 2.95%, driven by higher asset yields and deposit management. KeyCorp repurchased $320 million of common stock during the quarter. The bank attributed its success to its relationship-based banking model and growth across commercial lending, deposits, and fee businesses. The quarter reflected solid activity in investment banking, commercial payments, and wealth management, which grew 12% from the previous year. KeyCorp's stock is currently undervalued, with a Fair Value estimate indicating potential upside. Trading at a P/E ratio of 11.64, the stock is positioned among undervalued financial stocks. The results suggest KeyCorp benefits from a mix of loan growth, stable credit quality, and disciplined funding. Revenue for the quarter grew 8% year-over-year, slightly below the $2.05 billion forecast, while earnings per share increased 24% year-over-year and beat forecasts. The bank's outlook remains positive, with expectations of record revenue and earnings growth in 2027.",
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Earnings call transcript: Karooooo posts record Q2 2026 profit, stock slips premarket",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/earnings-call-transcript-karooooo-posts-record-q2-2026-profit-stock",
        "published": "2026-10-20T12:55:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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