Truist Financial Lowers Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) Price Target to $255.00

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) had its price objective reduced by Truist Financial from $275.00 to $255.00 in a research note issued on Thursday, Marketbeat reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the financial services provider’s stock. Truist Financial’s target price points to a potential upside of 33.21% from the company’s current price.

A number of other analysts also recently weighed in on COF. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their target price on Capital One Financial from $256.00 to $250.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price objective on Capital One Financial from $275.00 to $235.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Capital One Financial in a research report on Friday, March 27th. HSBC lowered their price objective on Capital One Financial from $234.00 to $226.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price objective on Capital One Financial from $300.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Capital One Financial has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $258.86.

Capital One Financial Stock Down 2.6%

COF stock opened at $191.43 on Thursday. Capital One Financial has a twelve month low of $174.72 and a twelve month high of $259.64. The company has a quick ratio of 1.04, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The firm has a market capitalization of $119.06 billion, a PE ratio of 67.17, a PEG ratio of 0.64 and a beta of 1.14. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $191.66 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $213.88.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The financial services provider reported $4.42 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.08 by ($0.66). The firm had revenue of $15.23 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.68 billion. Capital One Financial had a return on equity of 10.59% and a net margin of 4.29%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 52.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $4.06 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Capital One Financial will post 19.19 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Neal Blinde sold 38,135 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $190.51, for a total transaction of $7,265,098.85. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 33,551 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,391,801.01. The trade was a 53.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Lia Dean sold 1,692 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $185.61, for a total transaction of $314,052.12. Following the sale, the insider owned 65,454 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,148,916.94. This trade represents a 2.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders sold 50,047 shares of company stock valued at $9,742,217. 0.78% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Capital One Financial

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of COF. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in Capital One Financial by 330.1% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 13,587 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $2,423,000 after purchasing an additional 10,428 shares in the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC boosted its position in Capital One Financial by 44.3% in the 1st quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 8,968 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,608,000 after buying an additional 2,753 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its position in Capital One Financial by 118.3% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,300 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $702,000 after buying an additional 1,788 shares during the period. Flow Traders U.S. LLC purchased a new stake in Capital One Financial in the second quarter worth about $218,000. Finally, Jump Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Capital One Financial in the second quarter worth about $1,086,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.84% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Capital One Financial

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

• Positive Sentiment: BTIG reaffirmed a “Buy” on COF, providing analyst support that can help stabilize investor sentiment. BTIG Research Reaffirms “Buy” Rating for Capital One Financial
• Positive Sentiment: Capital One finalized the Brex acquisition and a related share resale, expanding its commercial card/embedded finance footprint — strategic M&A that could boost long‑term revenue diversification. Capital One Finalizes Brex Acquisition and Share Resale
• Positive Sentiment: Capital One closed a small Hopper tech/employee deal in April as it pursues travel‑related product expansion — a targeted tuck‑in that could support growth in travel card offerings. Capital One Closed Hopper Tech and Employee Deal in April, Focuses on Travel Expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: Argus trimmed its price target to $250 but kept a “Buy” rating — a modest downgrade that still implies upside from current levels. Argus Adjusts Price Target to $250, Maintains Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Several market writeups and stock‑selection lists are discussing COF’s valuation and whether the recent pullback creates a buying opportunity — these are commentary pieces that may influence sentiment but don’t change fundamentals immediately. 3 Stocks That Might Be Undervalued S&P 500 Stock Buy/Avoid Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Capital One missed Q1 consensus: EPS of $4.42 vs. ~$5.08 expected and revenue slightly below estimates — a near‑term earnings disappointment that directly pressures the stock. Capital One Missed Earnings and Truist Cut Its Target
• Negative Sentiment: Truist trimmed its price target (to $255) after the earnings miss — analyst target cuts amplify selling pressure even if ratings remain “Buy.” Truist Lowers Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: A judge approved a $425M settlement over 360 Savings account claims; payouts and any related reserve charges are a one‑time P&L hit and a headline risk that weighs on near‑term sentiment. Judge Approves $425 Million Capital One Settlement

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.