Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB Buys 5,297 Shares of Capital One Financial Corporation $COF

Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB raised its stake in shares of Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) by 41.8% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 17,977 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,297 shares during the quarter. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB’s holdings in Capital One Financial were worth $3,822,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo LLC increased its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 103.3% during the second quarter. Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo LLC now owns 122 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 62 shares during the period. Olistico Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 439.1% during the 2nd quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC now owns 124 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 101 shares during the period. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 66.7% during the 2nd quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 125 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. RMG Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Solstein Capital LLC acquired a new position in Capital One Financial during the second quarter worth $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.84% of the company’s stock.

More Capital One Financial News

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 Stock Performance

Shares of COF opened at $239.15 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $152.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 100.91, a PEG ratio of 0.54 and a beta of 1.13. Capital One Financial Corporation has a twelve month low of $143.22 and a twelve month 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. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $232.01 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $222.92.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 3rd. The financial services provider reported $5.95 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%. On average, analysts forecast that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 15.65 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Capital One Financial Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 1st. Investors of record on Monday, November 17th were given a $0.80 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 17th. 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. Capital One Financial’s payout ratio is 135.02%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on the company. Barclays increased their price target on Capital One Financial from $271.00 to $294.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Zacks Research downgraded Capital One Financial from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, November 24th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on Capital One Financial from $265.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Capital One Financial in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price objective on Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $310.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 31st. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Capital One Financial has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $279.40.

Insider Transactions at Capital One Financial

In other news, insider Lia Dean sold 3,163 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $244.35, for a total transaction of $772,879.05. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 66,692 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,296,190.20. This trade represents a 4.53% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Frank G. LapradeIii sold 17,840 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $222.03, for a total transaction of $3,961,015.20. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 48,315 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,727,379.45. This represents a 26.97% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders have sold 298,895 shares of company stock worth $67,111,541. Corporate insiders own 1.26% of the company’s stock.

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.