Sustainable Insight Capital Management LLC lowered its stake in shares of Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) by 19.1% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 15,646 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 3,700 shares during the period. Capital One Financial makes up about 1.3% of Sustainable Insight Capital Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest position. Sustainable Insight Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Capital One Financial were worth $3,792,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in COF. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 529.4% during the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 107 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 90 shares during the last quarter. VSM Wealth Advisory LLC purchased a new position in shares of Capital One Financial during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 1,312.5% during the fourth quarter. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC now owns 113 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. Strive Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Capital One Financial during the third quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Olistico Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Capital One Financial during the fourth quarter worth about $30,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.84% of the company’s stock.
Capital One Financial Price Performance
COF stock opened at $182.04 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $189.14 and a 200-day moving average of $207.52. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 12-month low of $174.24 and a 12-month high of $259.64. The company has a current ratio of 1.03, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The company has a market cap of $113.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 63.87, a PEG ratio of 0.65 and a beta of 1.03.
Capital One Financial Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 19th were given a dividend of $0.80 per share. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 19th. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 112.28%.
Key Capital One Financial News
Here are the key news stories impacting Capital One Financial this week:
- Positive Sentiment: President Trump nominated Capital One executive Brian Johnson to lead the CFPB, which could be viewed as favorable for Capital One Financial if it signals a more industry-friendly regulatory environment. Trump Picks Capital One Exec Brian Johnson to Lead CFPB
- Positive Sentiment: Several recent pieces highlighted continued analyst optimism on COF, including expectations for upside potential and investment in AI-driven tools to improve efficiency, which may support a longer-term bullish case. Analysts Maintain Positive Outlook on Capital One Financial (COF) Amidst 25% Drop YTD
- Neutral Sentiment: One article focused on shifting credit trends and market scrutiny, suggesting investors are still watching credit quality and consumer lending conditions closely, but it did not announce a specific new catalyst. Is Capital One Navigating Shifting Credit Trends Amid Market Scrutiny?
- Negative Sentiment: Bearish commentary on Capital One Financial reiterated concerns that the stock has been under pressure after softer quarterly results, reinforcing worries about earnings momentum and near-term risk. 3 Reasons COF is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
COF has been the topic of a number of research reports. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on Capital One Financial from $300.00 to $273.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Truist Financial reduced their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $275.00 to $255.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Rothschild & Co Redburn reduced their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $275.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $224.00 price objective on shares of Capital One Financial in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $280.00 to $260.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $258.75.
View Our Latest Research Report on COF
Insider Activity
In other news, insider Lia Dean sold 1,692 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $185.61, for a total transaction of $314,052.12. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 65,454 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,148,916.94. This trade represents a 2.52% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, General Counsel Matthew W. Cooper sold 3,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $183.93, for a total transaction of $643,755.00. Following the transaction, the general counsel directly owned 97,194 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $17,876,892.42. This trade represents a 3.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders sold 8,040 shares of company stock worth $1,498,615. Company insiders own 0.78% of the company’s stock.
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.
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