12,960 Shares in Capital One Financial Corporation $COF Acquired by Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co

Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co bought a new position in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund bought 12,960 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $2,600,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. First Command Advisory Services Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 4.5% in the 4th quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 1,067 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $259,000 after acquiring an additional 46 shares during the last quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Capital One Financial by 26.0% in the 4th quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 228 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $55,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. High Note Wealth LLC grew its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 44.9% during the 4th quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 155 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares during the last quarter. Fiducient Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 4.2% during the 4th quarter. Fiducient Advisors LLC now owns 1,196 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $290,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Nicholas Hoffman & Company LLC. raised its position in Capital One Financial by 5.0% in the 4th quarter. Nicholas Hoffman & Company LLC. now owns 1,057 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $256,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the period. 89.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Capital One Financial News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating on COF, signaling continued confidence in the company’s outlook and valuation. TD Cowen Remains a Buy on Capital One Financial
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage continues to highlight Capital One’s latest deals as potential drivers of growth and investor interest. The stock is also being promoted as a long-term value opportunity, supported by a relatively moderate valuation and expectations for approximately $20.29 in full-year earnings per share. What Is Driving Capital One After Its Latest Deals? Why Capital One Is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Fundamentals remain supportive: Capital One recently exceeded quarterly EPS expectations, reported revenue growth of 26.9% year over year, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share.
• Neutral Sentiment: Insiders Celia Karam and Lia Dean sold shares worth roughly $426,000 and $495,000, respectively. Both transactions were executed under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans, reducing their significance as a direct bearish signal. Celia Karam Sells Shares of Capital One Financial
• Negative Sentiment: A report says Capital One shut down 385 accounts associated with Donald Trump after identifying money-laundering flags, following the company’s $390 million FinCEN penalty. The episode could increase regulatory, political, reputational, and compliance concerns, creating the clearest source of near-term pressure on COF. Capital One Shut Down 385 Trump Accounts

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Michael Zamsky sold 5,473 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $218.02, for a total value of $1,193,223.46. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 27,992 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,102,815.84. This trade represents a 16.35% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, insider Lia Dean sold 2,193 shares of Capital One Financial stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.52, for a total transaction of $494,565.36. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 63,261 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,266,620.72. This trade represents a 3.35% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 26,267 shares of company stock valued at $5,617,648. 0.78% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Capital One Financial Stock Performance

Capital One Financial stock opened at $220.56 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.02, a quick ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The firm has a market cap of $135.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.65, a P/E/G ratio of 0.81 and a beta of 1.02. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 1-year low of $174.24 and a 1-year high of $259.64. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $207.37 and a 200-day moving average of $198.11.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The financial services provider reported $5.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.79 by $1.02. The company had revenue of $15.83 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.76 billion. Capital One Financial had a return on equity of 11.28% and a net margin of 13.37%.Capital One Financial’s revenue was up 26.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $5.48 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 20.29 EPS for the current year.

Capital One Financial Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 17th will be given a $0.80 dividend. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 17th. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 19.80%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have weighed in on COF. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $256.00 to $250.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. HSBC upgraded Capital One Financial from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price objective for the stock from $226.00 to $229.00 in a report on Sunday, July 12th. BTIG Research increased their target price on Capital One Financial from $224.00 to $259.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Citigroup decreased their price target on Capital One Financial from $310.00 to $295.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, TD Cowen dropped their price objective on Capital One Financial from $260.00 to $253.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Twenty-one research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $259.36.

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.