Argus Cuts Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) Price Target to $250.00

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) had its price objective cut by Argus from $260.00 to $250.00 in a research report sent to investors on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. They currently have a buy rating on the financial services provider’s stock.

Several other equities analysts have also recently commented on COF. HSBC reduced their target price 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. Citigroup upped their price objective on Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $310.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 31st. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Capital One Financial in a report on Friday, March 27th. Evercore cut their price objective on Capital One Financial from $265.00 to $222.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 6th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut Capital One Financial from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, January 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Capital One Financial presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $258.86.

Capital One Financial Price Performance

Capital One Financial stock opened at $191.43 on Thursday. Capital One Financial has a 52 week low of $174.72 and a 52 week high of $259.64. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $191.66 and a 200 day simple moving average of $213.89. 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 stock has a market cap of $119.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 67.17, a PEG ratio of 0.64 and a beta of 1.14.

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

Capital One Financial Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 19th were issued a $0.80 dividend. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 19th. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio is presently 112.28%.

Insider Transactions at Capital One Financial

In related news, insider Lia Dean sold 3,284 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $223.68, for a total transaction of $734,565.12. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 70,162 shares in the company, valued at $15,693,836.16. This represents a 4.47% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, insider Celia Karam sold 2,108 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $218.25, for a total value of $460,071.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 59,269 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,935,459.25. This represents a 3.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 50,047 shares of company stock valued at $9,742,217 over the last quarter. 0.78% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Capital One Financial

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Capital One Financial by 529.4% during the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 107 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 90 shares during the period. VSM Wealth Advisory LLC purchased a new stake in Capital One Financial during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in Capital One Financial by 1,312.5% during the 4th quarter. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC now owns 113 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares during the period. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Capital One Financial during the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, CrossGen Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Capital One Financial during the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. 89.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Capital One Financial News Roundup

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

Capital One Financial Company Profile

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.