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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

KEY or PAYX: which has stronger momentum now?

As of 2026-09-01: KEY LONG (307 bars, uPnL +34.8%, total return +34.8%) vs PAYX LONG (66 bars, uPnL +30.4%, total return +15.1%). Momentum is the fourth gate — quality and valuation ceilings come first.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
KEY (KeyCorp)PAYX (Paychex)
Market / sectorus · Financialsus · Industrials
Price$22.02$126.48
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 307 bars · uPnL +34.8%LONG · 66 bars · uPnL +30.4%
Total return+34.8%+15.1%

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