Cibc World Market Inc. Takes $35.01 Million Position in Capital One Financial Corporation $COF

Cibc World Market Inc. acquired a new position in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 174,521 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $35,012,000.

A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of COF. First Command Advisory Services Inc. boosted its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 4.5% in the fourth quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 1,067 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $259,000 after acquiring an additional 46 shares during the period. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC grew its position in Capital One Financial by 26.0% during the 4th quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 228 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $55,000 after acquiring an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. High Note Wealth LLC raised its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 44.9% in the fourth quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 155 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 48 shares during the last quarter. Fiducient Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 4.2% during the fourth quarter. Fiducient Advisors LLC now owns 1,196 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $290,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Nicholas Hoffman & Company LLC. boosted its position in Capital One Financial by 5.0% in the 4th quarter. Nicholas Hoffman & Company LLC. now owns 1,057 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $256,000 after buying an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. 89.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Capital One Financial

In other news, insider Michael Zamsky sold 5,473 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $218.02, for a total transaction of $1,193,223.46. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 27,992 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,102,815.84. This represents a 16.35% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, General Counsel Matthew W. Cooper sold 3,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $208.00, for a total value of $728,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the general counsel directly owned 90,194 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,760,352. This trade represents a 3.74% decrease in their position. 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 26,267 shares of company stock worth $5,617,648. Corporate insiders own 0.78% of the company’s stock.

Capital One Financial Price Performance

NYSE:COF opened at $218.05 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $133.77 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.49, a P/E/G ratio of 0.80 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 1.02 and a quick ratio of 1.02. Capital One Financial Corporation has a one year low of $174.24 and a one year high of $259.64. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $208.66 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $198.03.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The financial services provider reported $5.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.79 by $1.02. The firm had revenue of $15.83 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.76 billion. Capital One Financial had a net margin of 13.37% and a return on equity of 11.28%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 26.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $5.48 earnings per share. Equities analysts expect that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 20.29 earnings per share for the current year.

Capital One Financial Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 17th will be given a dividend of $0.80 per share. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 17th. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio is presently 19.80%.

Capital One Financial News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: COF’s latest quarterly results exceeded expectations, with earnings per share of $5.81 versus the $4.79 consensus and revenue of $15.83 billion. The company’s revenue increased 26.9% year over year, helping drive a roughly 9.6% gain since the earnings release. Capital One Up 9.6% Since Last Earnings Report
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst expectations remain constructive. The recent median price target cited for COF is $254.50, above the stock’s referenced trading level, while Bank of America reportedly maintained a Buy rating. Investors are also looking for continued earnings growth and potential valuation expansion. Bank of America Maintains Buy Rating Why Capital One Could See Earnings Growth and Multiple Expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: Capital One will redeem all 1 million outstanding shares of its Series M fixed-rate reset non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock on September 1, 2026. The action is a capital-management decision with limited direct impact on operating earnings, though investors may monitor its effect on the company’s capital structure. Capital One Announces Series M Preferred Stock Redemption
• Negative Sentiment: Consumer-credit concerns are weighing on the shares. Industry credit-card delinquencies remain elevated, and Capital One’s 30-plus-day delinquency rate reportedly edged up to 3.48% in July, despite an improvement in net charge-offs. This mixed data is particularly important because Capital One has substantial credit-card exposure. Capital One Falls as Investors Weigh Consumer Credit Pressure
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America also noted slower card growth, adding to concerns that future loan and revenue growth could moderate. Separately, reported insider activity showed substantial selling and no open-market purchases during the past six months, a potentially cautious signal, although insider sales can reflect compensation or diversification. Bank of America Sends Message on Capital One Stock

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on COF. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Capital One Financial from $242.00 to $240.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. HSBC raised Capital One Financial from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their target price for the company from $226.00 to $229.00 in a research note on Sunday, July 12th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $245.00 price objective on shares of Capital One Financial in a research report on Thursday. Citigroup decreased their price objective on Capital One Financial from $310.00 to $295.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Capital One Financial from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, August 2nd. Twenty-one research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Capital One Financial has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $259.14.

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.