Rep. Julie Johnson Sells Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) Shares

Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF). In a filing disclosed on January 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Capital One Financial stock on December 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)” account.

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• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) on 12/18/2025.

Capital One Financial Price Performance

NYSE:COF traded up $2.18 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $239.15. The stock had a trading volume of 6,688,144 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,897,888. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $152.04 billion, a PE ratio of 100.91, a PEG ratio of 0.55 and a beta of 1.13. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 52 week low of $143.22 and a 52 week high of $259.64. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $232.01 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $222.98.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last announced 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 company had revenue of $15.46 billion for the quarter. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 15.65 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Capital One Financial Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 1st. Shareholders 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 135.02%.

Key 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)

Institutional Trading of Capital One Financial

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in COF. Tompkins Financial Corp lifted its stake in shares of Capital One Financial by 4.3% during the 4th quarter. Tompkins Financial Corp now owns 977 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $237,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. raised its holdings in Capital One Financial by 2.8% in the fourth quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. now owns 1,570 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $380,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. Mather Group LLC. raised its holdings in Capital One Financial by 1.0% in the third quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 4,540 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $965,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Stephens Consulting LLC lifted its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 10.3% during the fourth quarter. Stephens Consulting LLC now owns 504 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $122,000 after buying an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Nicolet Advisory Services LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter. Nicolet Advisory Services LLC now owns 7,047 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,506,000 after buying an additional 48 shares in the last quarter. 89.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

COF has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. UBS Group decreased their price objective on Capital One Financial from $270.00 to $266.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, October 7th. Robert W. Baird increased their price target on Capital One Financial from $245.00 to $270.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $280.00 price target on shares of Capital One Financial in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $261.00 to $290.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued 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. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $279.40.

Insider Activity

In other Capital One Financial news, insider Ravi Raghu sold 13,450 shares of Capital One Financial stock in a transaction on Monday, January 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $250.00, for a total value of $3,362,500.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 30,337 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,584,250. The trade was a 30.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Neal Blinde sold 43,200 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $221.83, for a total value of $9,583,056.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 73,020 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,198,026.60. This represents a 37.17% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 298,895 shares of company stock worth $67,111,541 over the last 90 days. 1.26% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

About Representative Johnson

Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson’s career experience includes working as an attorney.

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.