Carmel Capital Partners LLC Sells 2,139 Shares of Capital One Financial Corporation $COF

Carmel Capital Partners LLC cut its holdings in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) by 22.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,233 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 2,139 shares during the period. Carmel Capital Partners LLC’s holdings in Capital One Financial were worth $1,538,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo LLC grew its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 103.3% in the second quarter. Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo LLC now owns 122 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 62 shares in the last quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in Capital One Financial by 439.1% during the 2nd quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC now owns 124 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 101 shares in the last quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in Capital One Financial by 66.7% during the 2nd quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 125 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. RMG Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial during the second quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, Solstein Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial in the second quarter worth about $28,000. 89.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Capital One Financial Stock Performance

Capital One Financial stock opened at $235.35 on Friday. Capital One Financial Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $143.22 and a fifty-two week high of $259.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a current ratio of 1.03. The stock has a market cap of $149.62 billion, a P/E ratio of 99.30, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.52 and a beta of 1.13. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $233.09 and its 200-day moving average price is $223.33.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The financial services provider reported $3.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.14 by ($0.28). The company had revenue of $15.62 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.49 billion. Capital One Financial had a return on equity of 10.94% and a net margin of 2.24%.The firm’s revenue was up 53.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.67 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts expect that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 15.65 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Capital One Financial Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 17th were given a dividend of $0.80 per share. This is a boost from Capital One Financial’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.60. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 17th. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.4%. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio is currently 135.02%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. UBS Group cut their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $270.00 to $266.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, October 7th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Capital One Financial in a report on Monday, December 29th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Capital One Financial in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Citigroup increased their price objective on Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $310.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 31st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $300.00 price objective on shares of Capital One Financial in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $280.00.

Trending Headlines about Capital One Financial

Here are the key news stories impacting Capital One Financial this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Acquisition of Brex for $5.15B — Capital One agreed to acquire Brex in a cash-and-stock deal that gives COF access to Brex’s corporate-card, expense-management and AI-native finance tools; the transaction is expected to close mid-year and frames the move as strategic expansion into higher-growth fintech services. Capital One to Acquire Brex
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue slightly beat estimates — Q4 revenue of $15.62B came in above consensus, signaling continued top-line resilience even as loan/credit dynamics shift; that helped investor focus on growth opportunities rather than the EPS miss. Here’s What Key Metrics Tell Us About Capital One (COF) Q4 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Year‑end credit metrics published — Capital One released detailed credit-quality data for December, which investors will parse for signs of deterioration or improvement; no dramatic surprises were highlighted at first glance. Capital One Reports Year-End 2025 Credit Quality Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: Depositor lawsuit nearing resolution — Reports say Capital One is closer to settling a depositor suit for roughly $425M, which would remove an overhang but is a one‑time charge rather than an ongoing-business change. Capital One Closer to Ending Depositor Lawsuit With $425M Settlement Deal
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed estimates — Adjusted EPS of $3.86 missed consensus (~$4.07/$4.12), which pressured the near‑term earnings narrative and explains some analyst and sell‑side caution. Capital One (COF) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst target cut — HSBC trimmed its price target to $226, signaling some analyst skepticism on near-term earnings power and valuation after the print. HSBC Lowers Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) Price Target to $226.00
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory risk — Continued political discussion of a 10% credit‑card APR cap remains a downside risk for card issuers’ margins; analysts have flagged Capital One as vulnerable if such limits were enacted. Trump’s 10% Credit Card APR Cap Looms Over Capital One Ahead Of Q4

Insider Activity at Capital One Financial

In other Capital One Financial news, insider Neal Blinde sold 43,200 shares of Capital One Financial stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $221.83, for a total transaction of $9,583,056.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 73,020 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,198,026.60. This trade represents a 37.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Ravi Raghu sold 13,450 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $250.00, for a total transaction of $3,362,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 30,337 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,584,250. The trade was a 30.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 298,895 shares of company stock worth $67,111,541 in the last quarter. 1.26% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) is a diversified bank holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. The company’s core businesses include credit card lending, consumer and commercial banking, and auto finance. Capital One issues a wide range of credit card products for consumers and small businesses, and it operates deposit and digital banking services aimed at retail customers and small to midsize enterprises.

Products and services include credit and charge cards, checking and savings accounts (including the online-focused Capital One 360 platform), auto loans, and commercial lending solutions.