Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Compensation and benefits
KeyCorp Compensation and benefits decreased by 5.9% to $743.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.3%, from $680.00M to $743.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 3.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.
Detailed definition
Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...
Peer comparison
Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.
compensation_and_benefitsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $623.00M | $640.00M | $674.00M | $630.00M | $607.00M | $655.00M | $674.00M | $701.00M | $622.00M | $663.00M | $674.00M | $674.00M | $636.00M | $670.00M | $734.00M | $680.00M | $705.00M | $742.00M | $790.00M | $743.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +2.7% | +5.3% | -6.5% | -3.7% | +7.9% | +2.9% | +4.0% | -11.3% | +6.6% | +1.7% | +0.0% | -5.6% | +5.3% | +9.6% | -7.4% | +3.7% | +5.2% | +6.5% | -5.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -2.6% | +2.3% | +0.0% | +11.3% | +2.5% | +1.2% | +0.0% | -3.9% | +2.3% | +1.1% | +8.9% | +0.9% | +10.8% | +10.7% | +7.6% | +9.3% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Bank | $218.00M | $222.00M | $230.00M | $233.00M | $231.00M |
| Commercial Bank | $189.00M | $178.00M | $200.00M | $214.00M | $196.00M |
| Total | $680.00M | $705.00M | $742.00M | $790.00M | $743.00M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is KeyCorp's compensation and benefits?
- KeyCorp (KEY) reported compensation and benefits of $743.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has KeyCorp's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- KeyCorp's compensation and benefits increased by 9.3% year-over-year, from $680.00M to $743.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for KeyCorp's compensation and benefits?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), KeyCorp's compensation and benefits has grown at a 3.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.56B to $2.92B.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.