DAVENPORT & Co LLC boosted its position in shares of Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) by 5.6% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 76,830 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,073 shares during the period. DAVENPORT & Co LLC’s holdings in Capital One Financial were worth $18,621,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in COF. Strive Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial during the third quarter valued at about $28,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial during the second quarter worth about $29,000. WFA of San Diego LLC acquired a new position in shares of Capital One Financial in the second quarter worth about $32,000. Crowley Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Capital One Financial in the third quarter worth about $33,000. Finally, Adalta Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Capital One Financial in the third quarter valued at about $38,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.84% of the company’s stock.
Insider Transactions at Capital One Financial
In other Capital One Financial news, insider Celia Karam sold 2,108 shares of Capital One Financial stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $218.25, for a total value of $460,071.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 59,269 shares in the company, valued at $12,935,459.25. The trade was a 3.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, insider Lia Dean sold 3,284 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $223.68, for a total value of $734,565.12. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 70,162 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,693,836.16. This trade represents a 4.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 67,933 shares of company stock valued at $14,363,897 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 1.26% of the company’s stock.
Capital One Financial Stock Up 0.3%
Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The financial services provider reported $3.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.14 by ($0.28). Capital One Financial had a return on equity of 10.68% and a net margin of 3.54%.The business had revenue of $15.62 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.49 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.67 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 53.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts predict that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 15.65 EPS for the current year.
Capital One Financial Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Investors of record on Thursday, February 19th were paid a dividend of $0.80 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 19th. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.7%. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio is 108.11%.
Key Headlines Impacting Capital One Financial
Here are the key news stories impacting Capital One Financial this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Jefferies reaffirmed a Buy on COF with a $300 price target after reviewing February credit‑card performance and noting credit normalization — supports upside expectations. Analysts Reaffirm Buy as Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) Normalizes Credit
- Positive Sentiment: Value investor Chris Davis called Capital One a name he likes (alongside Chubb and Tyson), a high‑profile endorsement that can bolster investor confidence in COF’s fundamentals. Private Equity’s Push for Small Investors Is ‘Scandalous,’ Says Value Maven Chris Davis
- Positive Sentiment: Market writeups note large analyst price targets (consensus well above current price) and argue COF looks cheap to many street analysts — supports narratives of meaningful upside if credit trends hold. Capital One Has Investors Spooked, but Here’s What Wall Street Expects
- Positive Sentiment: Broader market/sector relief (reports of easing U.S.–Iran tensions) lifted financial names in mid‑session, giving a short‑term bid to COF along with peer banks. Lazard, BGC, Voya Financial, Capital One, and Hamilton Lane Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
- Neutral Sentiment: Consumer banking comparisons and product coverage (e.g., Capital One vs. Chase) keep the spotlight on COF’s retail footprint but are unlikely to move the stock materially by themselves. Capital One vs. Chase: Which bank is best for you?
- Neutral Sentiment: Business and marketing initiatives (e.g., travel/payments positioning) signal ongoing growth efforts but are incremental for near‑term stock moves. Capital One Backs a New Kind of Road Warrior Who Stays Longer
- Negative Sentiment: Recent fundamentals/technical pressure: COF missed January quarter EPS consensus and is down markedly YTD (~20–25% range reported across coverage), trading below popular fair‑value estimates and its 50‑ and 200‑day averages — factors that can cap rallies and increase volatility. Assessing Capital One Financial (COF) Valuation As Shares Trade Below Popular Fair Value Estimates
- Negative Sentiment: Lower-than-average trading volume alongside stretched analyst divergence (wide range of price targets) raises the risk of outsized moves if credit or macro data disappoints. Is Capital One Financial (COF) Still Attractive After Recent Share Price Swings?
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and set a $275.00 price objective on shares of Capital One Financial in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Capital One Financial from $265.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Truist Financial decreased their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $275.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $260.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 2nd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 price target on shares of Capital One Financial in a report on Monday, March 16th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Capital One Financial has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $275.95.
Read Our Latest Stock Report on Capital One Financial
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.
Further Reading
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