MLP3 LLC Sells 4,237 Shares of Capital One Financial Corporation $COF

MLP3 LLC cut its position in shares of Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) by 19.9% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 17,100 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 4,237 shares during the period. Capital One Financial makes up 2.9% of MLP3 LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 8th largest holding. MLP3 LLC’s holdings in Capital One Financial were worth $3,301,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Compass Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Solstein Capital LLC bought a new position in Capital One Financial during the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Ballast Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Capital One Financial during the first quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Gilpin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Capital One Financial in the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Frazier Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in Capital One Financial in the first quarter worth about $29,000. 89.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Capital One Financial Stock Performance

Shares of COF traded down $2.17 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $201.26. The company had a trading volume of 3,762,771 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,957,234. The stock has a market capitalization of $123.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.88, a PEG ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 1.04. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 52-week low of $174.24 and a 52-week high of $259.64. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $206.09 and a two-hundred day moving average of $200.95. The company has a quick ratio of 1.02, a current ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 20th. The financial services provider reported $6.69 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.53 by $1.16. Capital One Financial had a return on equity of 11.64% and a net margin of 13.70%. The company had revenue of $16.31 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.25 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $5.95 earnings per share. Capital One Financial’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 20.85 earnings per share for the current year.

Capital One Financial Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 17th were issued a dividend of $0.80 per share. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 17th. Capital One Financial’s payout ratio is 18.89%.

Key Headlines Impacting Capital One Financial

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results exceeded expectations. Capital One reported adjusted earnings per share of $6.69, up 12% year over year, while revenue increased 6% to $16.3 billion. The double beat initially supported bullish investor sentiment. Capital One Earnings: After a Double Beat the Rally Is On
• Positive Sentiment: Discover integration is showing early operating benefits. Net interest margin expanded to 8.41%, pre-provision earnings rose 10% sequentially to $7.5 billion, and the efficiency ratio improved. Global Payment Network volume climbed 25% to $190.9 billion, supporting the case for greater long-term earnings power from the acquisition. Capital One Grows Quarterly Profit as Card Lending and Discover Integrate
• Positive Sentiment: Capital return and analyst support remain favorable. Capital One repurchased $2.6 billion of stock during the quarter and has bought back approximately $7.9 billion in 2026. JPMorgan raised its price target, while BMO’s analysis points to potential appreciation despite retaining a Hold rating. Capital One Stock Gets Price Target Boost from JPMorgan
• Neutral Sentiment: Credit metrics are mixed but not clearly deteriorating. Domestic card delinquencies increased sequentially to 3.74%, although they remained below the year-ago level. Net charge-offs declined to 3.98%, and the company released $225 million from credit-loss reserves. Investors remain focused on whether the broader consumer credit cycle worsens. Capital One: Discover Makes It Interesting But The Credit Cycle Decides
• Negative Sentiment: Recent price-target reductions and conflicting ratings are limiting enthusiasm. BMO maintained a Hold rating, analysts remain divided, and separate reports cited roughly 20% reductions in targets for Capital One preferred stock. Those preferred-stock revisions do not directly value COF common shares but may add to cautious sentiment. BMO Capital Sticks to Its Hold Rating

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on COF. Weiss Ratings raised Capital One Financial from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Wednesday. TD Cowen increased their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $242.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Bank of America dropped their target price on shares of Capital One Financial from $234.00 to $231.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Wolfe Research upped their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $255.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. Finally, Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on Capital One Financial from $273.00 to $267.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 12th. Twenty analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Capital One Financial has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $256.32.

Insider Activity

In other Capital One Financial news, CAO Timothy Golden sold 3,487 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $211.00, for a total value of $735,757.00. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 7,429 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,567,519. This trade represents a 31.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Michael Zamsky sold 5,473 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $218.02, for a total transaction of $1,193,223.46. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 27,992 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,102,815.84. The trade was a 16.35% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 37,664 shares of company stock worth $7,914,162. 0.78% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Capital One Financial Profile

Capital One Financial Corporation is a diversified financial services company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Founded in 1994, the company operates as a bank holding company through Capital One, N.A., providing financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial customers.

Capital One is best known for its credit card business, which offers a range of consumer and business cards. Its other activities include consumer banking products such as checking and savings accounts, auto loans and retail banking services, as well as commercial banking services for businesses and institutions.

The company primarily serves customers in the United States through digital channels, branches and other distribution networks.