Celia Karam Sells 2,108 Shares of Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) Stock

Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) insider Celia Karam sold 2,108 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $218.25, for a total transaction of $460,071.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 59,269 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,935,459.25. This represents a 3.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

Celia Karam also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Friday, January 2nd, Celia Karam sold 2,064 shares of Capital One Financial stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $244.35, for a total transaction of $504,338.40.
• On Monday, December 1st, Celia Karam sold 2,936 shares of Capital One Financial stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $218.15, for a total transaction of $640,488.40.

Capital One Financial Trading Up 1.0%

COF stock traded up $2.22 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $225.56. The company had a trading volume of 5,432,024 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,296,870. The company has a market capitalization of $143.40 billion, a PE ratio of 76.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.66 and a beta of 1.14. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $235.30 and a 200 day moving average of $223.48. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 12 month low of $143.22 and a 12 month high of $259.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 1.04 and a quick ratio of 1.04.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The financial services provider reported $3.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate 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 firm had revenue of $15.62 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.49 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.67 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 53.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts predict that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 15.65 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Capital One Financial Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 2nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 19th will be issued a $0.80 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 19th. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.4%. Capital One Financial’s payout ratio is currently 108.11%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

COF has been the topic of several recent research reports. Citigroup increased their target price on Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $310.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 31st. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $275.00 target price on shares of Capital One Financial in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $265.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $260.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 2nd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $237.00 to $256.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $274.70.

Capital One Financial News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Robert W. Baird reaffirmed a Buy rating on COF, supporting demand for the stock from institutional investors. Robert W. Baird Keeps Their Buy Rating on Capital One Financial (COF)
• Positive Sentiment: Capital One declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.80/share (record Feb 19, payable Mar 2), reinforcing cash return to shareholders and income investor interest. Capital One Announces Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent analyst commentary and coverage pieces examine Capital One’s path — including integration of Brex, margin/earnings adjustments and competitive positioning — which frames expectations but doesn’t move the fundamentals immediately. Capital One’s (COF) Path Forward
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces highlighting banks and yield strategies mention COF among names for income or recovery trades — useful for flow but not an immediate catalyst. From Bank Bloodbath to Pipeline Boom
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP announced an investigation into Capital One on behalf of investors, which raises litigation risk and can pressure the stock while the matter is unresolved. Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims
• Negative Sentiment: An insider (Celia Karam) sold 2,108 shares at ~$218.25, trimming her stake ~3.4% — insider sales can be viewed negatively by some investors even if routine. Insider Sale Filing (SEC)
• Negative Sentiment: Media commentary (e.g., The Motley Fool) notes regulatory risks (discussions of caps on card interest rates) that could affect credit-card margins and investor sentiment toward COF. Motley Fool Coverage

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Capital One Financial

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in COF. Earned Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Capital One Financial during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $254,000. Cortland Associates Inc. MO purchased a new position in shares of Capital One Financial during the third quarter worth $14,391,000. CIBC Asset Management Inc raised its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 53.9% during the second quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc now owns 88,505 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $18,830,000 after purchasing an additional 30,991 shares during the last quarter. Meridian Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in Capital One Financial by 334.8% in the third quarter. Meridian Wealth Management LLC now owns 9,404 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,999,000 after purchasing an additional 7,241 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Montecito Bank & Trust purchased a new stake in Capital One Financial in the third quarter valued at $647,000. 89.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.