Ceredex Value Advisors LLC Makes New $21.15 Million Investment in Capital One Financial Corporation $COF

Ceredex Value Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 105,422 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $21,150,000.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

COF has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Capital One Financial from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, August 2nd. Citigroup reduced their price target on Capital One Financial from $310.00 to $295.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. HSBC raised shares of Capital One Financial from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price objective for the stock from $226.00 to $229.00 in a research report on Sunday, July 12th. Rothschild & Co Redburn decreased their target price on Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $275.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, TD Cowen reduced their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $260.00 to $253.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Twenty-one investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Capital One Financial currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $259.14.

Capital One Financial Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:COF opened at $212.55 on Friday. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $207.98 and its 200-day simple moving average is $198.07. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 1.02 and a quick ratio of 1.02. The firm has a market capitalization of $130.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.81 and a beta of 1.02. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 12 month low of $174.24 and a 12 month high of $259.64.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The financial services provider reported $5.81 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.79 by $1.02. The business had revenue of $15.83 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.76 billion. Capital One Financial had a return on equity of 11.28% and a net margin of 13.37%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 26.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $5.48 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 20.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Capital One Financial Dividend Announcement

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

Trending Headlines about Capital One Financial

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

• Positive Sentiment: Capital One’s latest quarterly results exceeded expectations, with earnings per share of $5.81 versus the $4.79 consensus and revenue of $15.83 billion, up 26.9% year over year. The stock remains up about 9.6% since that report, while analysts continue to see upside, with reported price targets generally ranging from $231 to $275. Capital One Up 9.6% Since Last Earnings Report
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America maintained a Buy rating despite slower card growth, indicating that the bank’s credit performance and longer-term outlook remain supportive. Capital One also continues to benefit from investor interest in potential earnings growth and valuation expansion. Bank of America Maintains Buy Rating
• Positive Sentiment: The company announced the full redemption of its Series M fixed-rate reset non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock on September 1, 2026. The move may simplify Capital One’s capital structure and reduce preferred-stock obligations, although the immediate effect on common-stock earnings is likely limited. Capital One Announces Series M Preferred Stock Redemption
• Neutral Sentiment: Capital One’s quarterly dividend remains $0.80 per share, or $3.20 annualized, representing an indicated yield of roughly 1.4%. The payout ratio is relatively modest at approximately 20%, leaving room for capital flexibility.
• Negative Sentiment: Renewed concerns about consumer credit are weighing on the stock. Industry credit-card delinquency rates remain elevated, and Capital One’s 30-plus-day delinquency rate reportedly edged up to 3.48% in July, even though net charge-offs improved. Because Capital One has significant credit-card exposure, investors remain cautious about whether credit normalization will continue. Investors Weigh Consumer Credit Pressure
• Negative Sentiment: Recent disclosures show extensive insider selling, with multiple executives selling shares and no reported insider purchases over the past six months. Several sales were conducted under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans, limiting their significance, but the pattern may still add to short-term investor caution.

Insider Buying and Selling at Capital One Financial

In related news, insider Ravi Raghu sold 9,726 shares of Capital One Financial stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $209.78, for a total transaction of $2,040,320.28. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 26,328 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,523,087.84. This trade represents a 26.98% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Lia Dean sold 2,193 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.52, for a total transaction of $494,565.36. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 63,261 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,266,620.72. This represents a 3.35% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 26,267 shares of company stock valued at $5,617,648. 0.78% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Capital One Financial 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.