Federated Hermes Inc. Sells 23,990 Shares of Capital One Financial Corporation $COF

Federated Hermes Inc. lowered its holdings in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) by 4.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 533,369 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 23,990 shares during the quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. owned about 0.08% of Capital One Financial worth $113,384,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of COF. Olistico Wealth LLC increased its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 439.1% during the second quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC now owns 124 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 101 shares in the last quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake 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 purchasing an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. RMG Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Capital One Financial during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Solstein Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial in the second quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Roble Belko & Company Inc bought a new position in shares of Capital One Financial in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.84% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

COF has been the subject of several recent research reports. Barclays decreased their price target on Capital One Financial from $294.00 to $287.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their target price on shares of Capital One Financial from $263.00 to $256.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $280.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. UBS Group cut their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $270.00 to $266.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, October 7th. Finally, HSBC decreased their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $234.00 to $226.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $274.70.

Capital One Financial Stock Performance

NYSE COF opened at $218.57 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $138.95 billion, a PE ratio of 73.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.64 and a beta of 1.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a current ratio of 1.04. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 52-week low of $143.22 and a 52-week high of $259.64. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $234.27 and a 200 day simple moving average of $223.34.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The financial services provider reported $3.86 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.14 by ($0.28). Capital One Financial had a net margin of 3.54% and a return on equity of 10.68%. The company had revenue of $15.62 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.49 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.67 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 53.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts predict that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 15.65 EPS for the current year.

Capital One Financial Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 1st. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 17th were given a $0.80 dividend. This is an increase from Capital One Financial’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.60. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 17th. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 108.11%.

Key Capital One Financial News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks: NII surged ~54% YoY in 4Q25, driven by booming credit‑card loans, lower deposit costs and the added Discover portfolio — supports near‑term net interest income resilience. COF’s NII Increases in 4Q25 Despite Rate Cuts: What Drove the Rise?
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks: Card business (and the Discover deal) is the primary long‑term growth engine — revenue lift and higher loan balances support durable earnings power. COF’s Card Business Fuels Long-Term Growth: Should You Buy the Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/market commentary and upgrades (Seeking Alpha piece and KBW reiteration) emphasize a strong growth profile and buy case, underpinning investor interest despite high valuation. Capital One: Strong Growth Profile (Rating Upgrade)
• Neutral Sentiment: Evercore cut its price target from $290 to $265 but kept an Outperform rating — still constructive long term but trims upside expectations. Evercore ISI Adjusts PT on Capital One Financial to $265 From $290
• Neutral Sentiment: Several buy‑the‑dip and income‑oriented pieces highlight preferred yield or dip opportunities — signals of investor interest but not near‑term catalysts. Capital One: Buying Opportunity After Recent Dip, Plus 6% Yield On Preferred
• Neutral Sentiment: Misc. notices (e.g., DevX campus using the “Capital One” name) are likely unrelated to Capital One Financial’s fundamentals. Dev Accelerator’s DevX Unveils Capital One, a Landmark Managed Office Campus in Tier II India
• Negative Sentiment: MarketBeat coverage: 4Q25 revenue beat but EPS missed (3.86 vs. est. 4.14); the announced Brex acquisition (~$5.15B) raises execution and valuation concerns and was cited as a near‑term sell trigger. (Coverage notes stock weakness post‑earnings.)
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz investor‑suit alert: a new investigation into Capital One could create litigation risk and add uncertainty to investor outlook. INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Capital One Financial Corporation – COF

Insider Transactions at Capital One Financial

In other news, insider Celia Karam sold 2,064 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $244.35, for a total transaction of $504,338.40. Following the transaction, the insider owned 61,373 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,996,492.55. This represents a 3.25% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Frank G. LapradeIii sold 17,840 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $222.03, for a total value of $3,961,015.20. Following the transaction, the insider owned 48,315 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,727,379.45. The trade was a 26.97% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 195,409 shares of company stock valued at $43,756,821. 1.26% of the stock is currently owned by 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.