90,000 Shares in Capital One Financial Corporation $COF Bought by Mizuho Markets Americas LLC

Mizuho Markets Americas LLC purchased a new stake in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 90,000 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $19,132,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of COF. Earned Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial during the second quarter worth about $254,000. Cortland Associates Inc. MO acquired a new stake in Capital One Financial in the 3rd quarter worth about $14,391,000. Plancorp LLC acquired a new stake in Capital One Financial in the 2nd quarter worth about $272,000. CIBC Asset Management Inc increased its stake in Capital One Financial by 53.9% during the 2nd quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc now owns 88,505 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $18,830,000 after buying an additional 30,991 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas raised its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 1,490.0% during the second quarter. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas now owns 43,486 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $9,252,000 after acquiring an additional 40,751 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 89.84% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other Capital One Financial news, CEO Richard D. Fairbank sold 103,487 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $220.68, for a total value of $22,837,511.16. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 4,001,228 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $882,990,995.04. This trade represents a 2.52% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, insider Lia Dean sold 3,269 shares of Capital One Financial stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $218.15, for a total transaction of $713,132.35. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 69,855 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,238,868.25. This represents a 4.47% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 298,895 shares of company stock worth $67,111,541 over the last three months. Company insiders own 1.26% of the company’s stock.

Capital One Financial Stock Up 0.9%

Shares of NYSE COF opened at $239.15 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. The business’s 50 day moving average is $232.01 and its two-hundred day moving average is $223.01. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 52-week low of $143.22 and a 52-week high of $259.64. The firm has a market cap of $152.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 100.91, a PEG ratio of 0.55 and a beta of 1.13.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 3rd. The financial services provider reported $5.95 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $15.46 billion for the quarter. Capital One Financial had a net margin of 2.24% and a return on equity of 10.94%. Research analysts predict that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 15.65 EPS for the current year.

Capital One Financial Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 1st. Investors of record on Monday, November 17th were issued a $0.80 dividend. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. This is a boost from Capital One Financial’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.60. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 17th. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 135.02%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on COF shares. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their target price on shares of Capital One Financial from $260.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, January 2nd. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Capital One Financial from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 target price on shares of Capital One Financial in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Wolfe Research upped their price target on Capital One Financial from $270.00 to $294.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $280.00 price objective on shares of Capital One Financial in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Capital One Financial presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $279.40.

Capital One Financial News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple Wall Street previews and analyst notes highlight solid revenue estimates, card growth and deal-related tailwinds ahead of Q4, supporting expectations for an earnings beat and underpinning investor optimism. Is Capital One Stock Worth Owning Ahead of Q4 Earnings?
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks’ detailed preview of key metrics (loan growth, card receivables, net charge-offs) suggests analysts expect continued top-line strength and favorable catalysts that could support an earnings beat. Stay Ahead of the Game With Capital One (COF) Q4 Earnings: Wall Street’s Insights on Key Metrics
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks notes Capital One’s strong history of earnings surprises and argues the company currently has the setup (estimates and sentiment) consistent with another potential beat — a bullish near-term catalyst. Will Capital One (COF) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
• Positive Sentiment: COF cleared an 80-plus relative strength rating benchmark, signaling strong technical momentum versus the market and likely attracting momentum-oriented flows. Capital One Financial hits 80-plus relative strength rating benchmark
• Neutral Sentiment: CNBC’s “week ahead” preview lists Capital One among several major companies reporting next week, keeping the stock in focus for event-driven trading around the print. Cramer’s week ahead: Earnings from Netflix, Intel, Capital One, McCormick
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage notes that analysts have labeled COF a “Strong Buy,” providing a baseline of institutional support, though headlines also flag political/regulatory uncertainty. Analysts Say Capital One Stock Is a ‘Strong Buy.’ Did Trump Just Change That?
• Negative Sentiment: Jim Cramer commented that the Capital One CEO “will be excoriated,” reflecting elevated media scrutiny and potential investor concerns around management commentary or regulatory questions during the earnings cycle. Capital One (COF) CEO “Will be excoriated,” says Jim Cramer
• Negative Sentiment: MarketBeat’s “Survival Kit” piece cautions investors on unsecured consumer credit exposure, citing potential legislative credit caps and macro/legal risks that could pressure Capital One’s card margins and loan profitability. The 2026 Survival Kit: Gold, Defense, and Trash (COF)

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.