Jim Cramer Says He Is a "Big Backer of KeyCorp"

KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar. When a caller mentioned that they have held the stock for a while now, Cramer said:

I think you should continue to hold it. Just continue. You got that 4% yield. You got Chris Gorman doing this job. You’ve got a $20 stock, down a dollar today. I actually would advise people, if this stock fell to 19, I think you pull the trigger. I am a big backer of KeyCorp.

KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) provides retail and commercial banking services, including deposits, lending, mortgages, credit cards, and wealth management. Moreover, the company offers capital markets, investment banking, equipment financing, and advisory solutions. While discussing “relatively cheap” S&P 500 stocks during the episode aired on September 22, 2025, Cramer mentioned the stock and said:

For my small bank, you know what, I like KeyCorp. That’s that Cleveland-based parent of KeyBank. We’ve had them on a bunch of times. Fine regional bank, underrated capital markets business to boot. KeyCorp is expected to grow at a 22% clip next year, yet trades at just under 11 times next year’s numbers.

It is worth noting that since the above comment was aired, the company’s stock is up nearly 11%.

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