Wall Street analysts expect KeyCorp (KEY Quick QuoteKEY - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year decline of 6.9%. Revenues are expected to be $1.59 billion, up 1.7% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted upward by 0.5% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.

Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While it's common for investors to rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates for assessing how the business may have performed during the quarter, exploring analysts' forecasts for key metrics can yield valuable insights.

In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain KeyCorp metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Average balance - Total earning assets' reaching $171.36 billion. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $171.52 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Cash Efficiency Ratio (non-GAAP)' should arrive at 69.9%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 70.3% in the same quarter of the previous year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Nonperforming assets - Total' of $665.58 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $471 million.

The consensus estimate for 'Nonperforming loans at period-end' stands at $658.15 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $455 million.

Analysts expect 'Total Risk-based Capital Ratio' to come in at 14.7%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 13.8%.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Leverage Ratio' should come in at 9.4%. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 8.9%.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio' will reach 12.2%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 11.4%.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Net interest income (FTE basis)' at $941.92 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $923 million.

Analysts predict that the 'Cards and payments income' will reach $87.50 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $90 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Investment banking and debt placement fees' will likely reach $156.14 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $141 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts forecast 'Trust and investment services income' to reach $140.44 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $130 million.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Corporate services income' will reach $69.51 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $73 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

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