Capital One Financial Corporation $COF Stock Position Boosted by Evergreen Capital Management LLC

Evergreen Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) by 5,275.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 369,538 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 362,664 shares during the quarter. Capital One Financial makes up approximately 1.9% of Evergreen Capital Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 5th largest holding. Evergreen Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Capital One Financial were worth $78,556,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of COF. Earned Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Capital One Financial in the 2nd quarter worth about $254,000. Cortland Associates Inc. MO acquired a new stake in Capital One Financial during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $14,391,000. Plancorp LLC acquired a new position in Capital One Financial during the second quarter valued at approximately $272,000. CIBC Asset Management Inc grew its stake in 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 buying an additional 30,991 shares during the period. Finally, Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas increased its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 1,490.0% in the second quarter. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas now owns 43,486 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $9,252,000 after acquiring an additional 40,751 shares in the last quarter. 89.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Zacks Research cut shares of Capital One Financial from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $280.00 target price on shares of Capital One Financial in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Citigroup raised their target price on Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $310.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 31st. UBS Group decreased their price target on Capital One Financial from $270.00 to $266.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 7th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $240.00 to $263.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $279.40.

Insider Buying and Selling at Capital One Financial

In other news, insider Neal Blinde sold 43,200 shares of Capital One Financial stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $221.83, for a total value of $9,583,056.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 73,020 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,198,026.60. This trade represents a 37.17% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Lia Dean sold 3,269 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $218.15, for a total value of $713,132.35. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 69,855 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,238,868.25. This represents a 4.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 298,895 shares of company stock valued at $67,111,541. Corporate insiders own 1.26% of the company’s stock.

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)

Capital One Financial Price Performance

COF stock opened at $239.15 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $232.01 and its two-hundred day moving average is $222.92. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 52-week low of $143.22 and a 52-week high of $259.64. The company has a market capitalization of $152.03 billion, a PE ratio of 100.91, a P/E/G ratio of 0.54 and a beta of 1.13. The company has a quick ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 3rd. The financial services provider reported $5.95 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $15.46 billion during the quarter. Capital One Financial had a net margin of 2.24% and a return on equity of 10.94%. Analysts predict that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 15.65 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Capital One Financial Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 17th were paid a $0.80 dividend. This is a boost from Capital One Financial’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.60. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 17th. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 135.02%.

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.