Aviva PLC Buys 29,278 Shares of Capital One Financial Corporation $COF

Aviva PLC raised its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) by 5.5% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 560,116 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 29,278 shares during the period. Aviva PLC’s holdings in Capital One Financial were worth $135,750,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. increased its stake in Capital One Financial by 529.4% during the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 107 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares in the last quarter. VSM Wealth Advisory LLC bought a new stake in Capital One Financial during the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Capital One Financial by 1,312.5% during the 4th quarter. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC now owns 113 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. Strive Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in Capital One Financial during the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Olistico Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Capital One Financial during the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. Institutional investors own 89.84% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have commented on COF shares. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $226.00 to $250.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $213.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $256.00 to $250.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. UBS Group cut their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $283.00 to $270.00 in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $300.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $258.75.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Lia Dean sold 1,692 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $185.61, for a total value of $314,052.12. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 65,454 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,148,916.94. The trade was a 2.52% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Celia Karam sold 1,749 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $192.58, for a total transaction of $336,822.42. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 61,579 shares in the company, valued at $11,858,883.82. This trade represents a 2.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 8,040 shares of company stock valued at $1,498,615. 0.78% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Capital One Financial Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:COF opened at $182.04 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average is $189.14 and its 200 day moving average is $207.52. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a current ratio of 1.03. The company has a market capitalization of $113.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 63.87, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.65 and a beta of 1.03. Capital One Financial Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $174.24 and a fifty-two week high of $259.64.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The financial services provider reported $4.42 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.08 by ($0.66). The company had revenue of $15.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.68 billion. Capital One Financial had a return on equity of 10.59% and a net margin of 4.29%.Capital One Financial’s quarterly revenue was up 52.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $4.06 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 19.17 earnings per share for the current year.

Capital One Financial Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, May 19th were issued a $0.80 dividend. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, May 19th. Capital One Financial’s payout ratio is 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

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.