Park Avenue Securities LLC Lowers Stock Holdings in Capital One Financial Corporation $COF

Park Avenue Securities LLC reduced its position in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) by 3.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 60,447 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 2,199 shares during the quarter. Park Avenue Securities LLC’s holdings in Capital One Financial were worth $12,850,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of COF. Mather Group LLC. grew its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 4,540 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $965,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 3.6% in the second quarter. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC now owns 1,407 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $299,000 after buying an additional 49 shares in the last quarter. Optas LLC boosted its stake in Capital One Financial by 1.4% during the third quarter. Optas LLC now owns 3,484 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $741,000 after buying an additional 49 shares during the period. Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors L.P. grew its position in Capital One Financial by 0.3% during the second quarter. Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors L.P. now owns 16,603 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $3,532,000 after buying an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Capital One Financial by 66.7% in the 2nd quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 125 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.84% of the company’s stock.

Capital One Financial Price Performance

COF stock opened at $253.26 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $161.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 106.86, a P/E/G ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 1.13. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $229.14 and its 200 day moving average is $221.49. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 52 week low of $143.22 and a 52 week high of $259.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a current ratio of 1.03.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 3rd. The financial services provider reported $5.95 earnings per share for the quarter. Capital One Financial had a net margin of 2.24% and a return on equity of 10.94%. The business had revenue of $15.46 billion during the quarter. Research analysts predict that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 15.65 earnings per share 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 dividend of $0.80 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 17th. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.3%. This is a boost from Capital One Financial’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.60. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 135.02%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

COF has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Capital One Financial from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, September 26th. Robert W. Baird increased their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $245.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Wolfe Research started coverage on shares of Capital One Financial in a report on Monday, December 8th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $270.00 price objective for the company. 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. Finally, Truist Financial raised their price target on Capital One Financial from $270.00 to $290.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $274.80.

Insider Activity at Capital One Financial

In related news, insider Ravi Raghu sold 13,450 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $250.00, for a total transaction of $3,362,500.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 30,337 shares in the company, valued at $7,584,250. This trade represents a 30.72% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, General Counsel Matthew W. Cooper sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $221.54, for a total value of $443,080.00. Following the completion of the sale, the general counsel owned 94,486 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $20,932,428.44. The trade was a 2.07% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 296,895 shares of company stock worth $66,611,541 over the last three months. Corporate insiders own 1.26% of the company’s stock.

Capital One Financial News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Several brokerages raised targets or reiterated buy ratings (Citi, Keefe Bruyette & Woods, Barclays, Wells Fargo), supporting upside expectations and recent momentum. Analyst Upgrades Article
• Positive Sentiment: Capital One’s recent dividend increase (quarterly to $0.80) and commentary around strong loan demand and market-share gains support a firmer earnings outlook and shareholder returns. Dividend & Company Profile
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry/strategy coverage (including analysis comparing Capital One to AmEx and discussing a potential Discover-related narrative) highlights structural strengths but frames longer-term upside vs. peers rather than an immediate catalyst. Zacks Comparison: COF vs AXP
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand/experience initiatives (e.g., retail cafes) are a modest long-term engagement tailwind but unlikely to move near-term revenue materially. CNBC: Retail Cafes Trend
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insider sales disclosed this week — notably Ravi Raghu sold 13,450 shares (~30.7% reduction) and two other officers sold smaller stakes — which can signal near-term profit-taking or reduce investor confidence. Ravi Raghu Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is elevated (P/E north of 100), making shares sensitive to downside news or any slowdown in credit growth — a risk amid mixed signals. Market Data & Valuation

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.