KEY: Financial results

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition . On October 20, 2026, KeyCorp issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2026 (the “Press Release”), and posted on its website its third quarter 2026 Supplemental Information Package (the “Supplemental Information Package”). The Press Release and Supplemental Information Package are being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively. The information in the preceding paragraph, as well as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 referenced therein, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). KeyCorp’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Income (collectively, the “Financial Statements”), included as part of the Press Release, are filed as Exhibit 99.3 to this report. Exhibit 99.3 is deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and, therefore, may be incorporated by reference in filings under the Securities Act. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits . (d) Exhibits The following exhibits are furnished, or filed in the case of Exhibit 99.3, herewith: 99.1 Press Release, dated October 20, 2026, announcing financial results for the three- and nine-month period ended September 30, 2026 99.2 Supplemental Information Package reviewed during the conference call and webcast. 99.3 Financial Statements. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on it