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Capital One Financial (COF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$144.57
+3.74 (+2.66%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$141.47
$144.57
50-Day Range
$124.92
$143.14
52-Week Range
$83.93
$144.57
Volume
2.59 million shs
Average Volume
2.78 million shs
Market Capitalization
$54.99 billion
P/E Ratio
12.10
Dividend Yield
1.66%
Price Target
$130.90

Capital One Financial MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.16 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
9.5% Downside
$130.90 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
3.18% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.45
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.58mentions of Capital One Financial in the last 14 days
Based on 18 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
18.60%
From $13.82 to $16.39 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.54 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

120th out of 844 stocks

National Commercial Banks Industry

17th out of 82 stocks

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About Capital One Financial Stock (NYSE:COF)

Capital One Financial Corporation was founded in 1988 with the goal of revolutionizing the credit card industry. The company’s ground-breaking services were data-driven, opened the doors of credit to millions of people, and today Capital One is one of the world’s largest banks.

The company’s commitment to connecting people with responsible credit helped to rank it 10th in the US in regard to total assets and 72nd globally. The company has nearly $400 billion in assets in late 2022 and operated a network of subsidiary institutions including Capital One bank. Capital One Financial Corporation is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, and operates a network of branches and offices throughout the US, Canada, and the UK.

Capital One Financial Corporation is the holding company for Capital One Bank (USA), National Association; and Capital One, National Association, which provides various financial products and services in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Capital One Financial Corporation operates in three segments: Credit Card, Consumer Banking, and Commercial Banking. The Credit Card segment operates a wide range of revolving consumer credit cards while the Consumer Banking segment offers a range of traditional banking and investment products including auto and home loans, savings, and certificates of deposit. The Commercial segment offers business accounts, financing, commercial and multifamily real estate, and commercial and industrial loans.

In the US, the company serves its clients through digital channels, branches, cafés, and other distribution channels located in New York, Louisiana, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and California. Digital services include online accounts, account services, loan applications, and investments. Among the many features of banking with Capital One are fee-free checking accounts, cloud-based financial tracking services, and Capital One Cafes. The company operates more than 40 cafes across the US where anyone, not just account holders, can get a coffee or snack as well as improve their financial education. The cafes are equipped with ample public space, nooks for private work, and even event space for meetings.

Capital One continues to advance the digital financial industry to this day. The company was among the first to move its operations to the cloud, doing so in 2012, and it is now developing machine learning, open source, and cloud technology applications to help detect and prevent fraud, secure accounts, and improve banking services.

Capital One is committed to aiding the world’s fight against climate change. To that end, it is pursuing several avenues that include influencing its value chain, fostering a sustainable office culture that is in sync with its surroundings, promoting and financing sustainable energy projects, and transparency in regard to its climate goals.

 

COF Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/25/2024
Ex-Dividend for 2/23 Dividend
2/09/2024
Dividend Payable
2/23/2024
Today
3/27/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
4/25/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
National commercial banks
Sub-Industry
Consumer Finance
CUSIP
14040H10
Employees
51,987
Year Founded
1994

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$130.90
High Stock Price Target
$165.00
Low Stock Price Target
$84.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-10.5%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.11
Research Coverage
19 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$4.89 billion
Pretax Margin
12.22%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$49.48 billion
Cash Flow
$22.52 per share
Book Value
$152.53 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
375,447,000
Market Cap
$54.99 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.47

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Should I Buy Capital One Financial Stock? COF Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Capital One Financial was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:40 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Capital One Financial Co.:

  • Capital One Financial Co. has shown consistent growth in its credit card, consumer banking, and commercial banking segments, indicating a diversified revenue stream.
  • The company offers a range of financial products and services in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, providing geographic diversification.
  • Capital One Financial Co. has a strong online presence and digital channels, catering to the evolving consumer preferences towards digital banking services.
  • Recent insider trading data for Capital One Financial Co. shows positive trends, indicating confidence from within the company.
  • Considering the current stock price of Capital One Financial Co., it may present a value investment opportunity based on its financial performance and growth prospects.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Capital One Financial Co. for these reasons:

  • Capital One Financial Co. operates in the highly competitive financial services industry, facing challenges from other major players and potential regulatory changes.
  • The company's exposure to credit risk, especially in its credit card and loan portfolios, could pose a threat during economic downturns or financial crises.
  • Market volatility and interest rate fluctuations may impact Capital One Financial Co.'s profitability and financial performance.
  • Consumer behavior shifts towards digital banking may require significant investments in technology and cybersecurity, potentially affecting the company's bottom line.
  • Investors should carefully monitor the overall economic conditions and industry trends that could influence Capital One Financial Co.'s future growth and stability.

COF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Capital One Financial stock right now?

19 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Capital One Financial in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 12 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" COF shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in COF, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Capital One Financial's stock price target for 2024?

19 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Capital One Financial's stock. Their COF share price targets range from $84.00 to $165.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $130.90 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 9.5%.
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How have COF shares performed in 2024?

Capital One Financial's stock was trading at $131.12 at the beginning of the year. Since then, COF shares have increased by 10.3% and is now trading at $144.57.
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Are investors shorting Capital One Financial?

Capital One Financial saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 11,940,000 shares, an increase of 12.5% from the February 29th total of 10,610,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,670,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.5 days. Currently, 3.2% of the company's stock are short sold.
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When is Capital One Financial's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024.
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How can I listen to Capital One Financial's earnings call?

Capital One Financial will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, April 25th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Capital One Financial's earnings last quarter?

Capital One Financial Co. (NYSE:COF) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January, 25th. The financial services provider reported $2.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.50 by $0.26. The financial services provider earned $9.51 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $9.45 billion. Capital One Financial had a net margin of 9.88% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.24%.

How often does Capital One Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Capital One Financial?

Capital One Financial announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 12th will be given a dividend of $0.60 per share on Friday, February 23rd. This represents a $2.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.66%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 9th.
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Is Capital One Financial a good dividend stock?

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) pays an annual dividend of $2.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.71%. The dividend payout ratio is 20.08%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, COF will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.64% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is Richard D. Fairbank's approval rating as Capital One Financial's CEO?

4,654 employees have rated Capital One Financial Chief Executive Officer Richard D. Fairbank on Glassdoor.com. Richard D. Fairbank has an approval rating of 94% among the company's employees. This puts Richard D. Fairbank in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Capital One Financial own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Capital One Financial investors own include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Walt Disney (DIS), Bank of America (BAC), Intel (INTC), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), NVIDIA (NVDA), Citigroup (C), Micron Technology (MU), Boeing (BA) and AT&T (T).

Who are Capital One Financial's major shareholders?

Capital One Financial's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.05%), Vanguard Group Inc. (8.07%), Dodge & Cox (6.62%), Capital World Investors (3.94%), Capital Research Global Investors (3.21%) and Fisher Asset Management LLC (2.51%). Insiders that own company stock include Ann F Hackett, Frank G LapradeIii, John G Finneran Jr, Jory A Berson, Kara West, Kevin S Borgmann, Kevin S Borgmann, Mark Daniel Mouadeb, Matthew W Cooper, Michael Slocum, Neal Blinde, Richard D Fairbank, Robert M Alexander, Sheldon Hall, Timothy P Golden and Yajnik Sanjiv.
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How do I buy shares of Capital One Financial?

Shares of COF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Capital One Financial have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Capital One Financial: Adaptive Path, Beech Street Capital, Bundle, Capital One Bank (USA) National Association, Capital One Bank (USA) National Association, Capital One Canada, Capital One Healthcare Finance, Capital One Investing, Capital One Investing, Capital One N.A., Capital One National Association, Capital One Securities Inc., Capital One Trade Credit, Confyrm Inc, Critical Stack Inc., Finnoble Solutions Inc., Freebird, Freebird, ING Bank fsb, Jewel Commerce, KippsDeSanto & Co, Level Money, Lola.com, Monsoon, Notch Co., Paribus, United Income, and Wikibuy LLC.
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This page (NYSE:COF) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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