KeyCorp's Robust Loan Growth and Pipeline Strength in 2025
Achieved full-year plan to grow commercial loans by approximately $3 billion in 2025, with backlogs in institutional and middle market segments continuing to build.
Commercial loan growth was broad-based across industries and regions, driven by new client acquisitions.
Loan growth is expected to be supported by strong pipelines and active client engagement, with a focus on sectors like renewables, affordable housing, healthcare, and public sector.
Guidance anticipates continued C&I loan growth, with some offset from CRE and residential mortgage paydowns, and potential upside from CapEx and bonus depreciation.
Adjusted operating margin expanded to 39.6% in Q2, up 120 basis points from prior year.
Financial Solutions segment grew 7% organically in Q2, led by issuing and digital payments growth.
Fiserv delivered 8% adjusted and organic revenue growth in Q2 2025, with 16% adjusted EPS growth year-over-year.
Free cash flow was $1.2 billion in Q2 and $1.5 billion for the first half of 2025, with an expected full year of approximately $5.5 billion.
Merchant Solutions operating margin declined 200 basis points to 34.6% due to investments and acquisitions, while Financial Solutions margin expanded to 48.7%.
Merchant Solutions segment grew 9% organically in Q2, with 10% adjusted revenue growth, driven by Clover and Commerce Hub.
Share repurchases totaled $2.2 billion in Q2, with guidance increased to approximately 130% of free cash flow for 2025.