Mizuho Markets Americas LLC Acquires Shares of 90,000 Capital One Financial Corporation $COF

Mizuho Markets Americas LLC bought a new stake in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor bought 90,000 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $19,132,000.

Other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in Capital One Financial by 74.8% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 56,380,913 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $11,995,603,000 after buying an additional 24,129,990 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 63.4% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 27,780,128 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $5,910,500,000 after acquiring an additional 10,776,843 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Capital One Financial by 64.1% during the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 14,008,841 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,970,628,000 after acquiring an additional 5,474,328 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Capital One Financial during the second quarter worth about $1,701,511,000. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its position in Capital One Financial by 41.3% in the second quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 7,011,073 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,491,676,000 after purchasing an additional 2,050,010 shares during the period. 89.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have issued reports on COF. Wolfe Research boosted their target price on Capital One Financial from $270.00 to $294.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $300.00 price objective on shares of Capital One Financial in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. BTIG Research raised their target price on Capital One Financial from $264.00 to $308.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, December 26th. Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Capital One Financial in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $237.00 to $256.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Three 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 company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Capital One Financial currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $279.40.

Insider Transactions at Capital One Financial

In other Capital One Financial news, insider Lia Dean sold 3,163 shares of Capital One Financial stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $244.35, for a total value of $772,879.05. Following the transaction, the insider owned 66,692 shares in the company, valued at $16,296,190.20. This trade represents a 4.53% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, insider Frank G. LapradeIii sold 17,840 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $222.03, for a total value of $3,961,015.20. Following the sale, the insider owned 48,315 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,727,379.45. The trade was a 26.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 298,895 shares of company stock worth $67,111,541 in the last quarter. 1.26% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Capital One Financial Price Performance

Capital One Financial stock opened at $239.15 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $152.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 100.91, a P/E/G ratio of 0.55 and a beta of 1.13. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 12-month low of $143.22 and a 12-month high of $259.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 1.03 and a quick ratio of 1.03. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $232.01 and its two-hundred day moving average is $223.01.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 3rd. The financial services provider reported $5.95 earnings per share (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%. Equities analysts predict that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 15.65 earnings per share for the current year.

Capital One Financial Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 1st. Investors of record on Monday, November 17th were given a dividend of $0.80 per share. 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. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 17th. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 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)

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.