Meitav Investment House Ltd. Takes $475,000 Position in Capital One Financial Corporation $COF

Meitav Investment House Ltd. acquired a new position in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 2,235 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $475,000.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of COF. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System grew its holdings in Capital One Financial by 2.6% in the third quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System now owns 31,351 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $6,665,000 after purchasing an additional 799 shares during the last quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 14.9% during the 3rd quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 18,297 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $3,890,000 after purchasing an additional 2,378 shares during the last quarter. MinichMacGregor Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial in the 3rd quarter worth $369,000. Evergreen Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 5,275.9% in the 3rd quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC now owns 369,538 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $78,556,000 after purchasing an additional 362,664 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MeadowBrook Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Capital One Financial during the 3rd quarter worth $59,000. Institutional investors own 89.84% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

COF has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Wolfe Research increased their price target on Capital One Financial from $270.00 to $294.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $300.00 price objective on shares of Capital One Financial in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Evercore ISI reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $290.00 target price on shares of Capital One Financial in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Capital One Financial from $265.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $265.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $279.40.

Capital One Financial Trading Up 0.9%

Shares of Capital One Financial stock opened at $239.15 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $152.03 billion, a PE ratio of 100.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.55 and a beta of 1.13. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $232.01 and a 200 day moving average price of $223.01. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 1 year low of $143.22 and a 1 year 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.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 3rd. The financial services provider reported $5.95 EPS for the quarter. The company 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 research analysts predict that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 15.65 earnings per share for the current year.

Capital One Financial Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared 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 is an increase from Capital One Financial’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.60. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 17th. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 135.02%.

Key Headlines Impacting Capital One Financial

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)

Insider Activity at Capital One Financial

In other Capital One Financial news, insider Lia Dean sold 3,269 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $218.15, for a total value of $713,132.35. Following the sale, the insider owned 69,855 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,238,868.25. This represents a 4.47% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Frank G. LapradeIii sold 17,840 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $222.03, for a total transaction of $3,961,015.20. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 48,315 shares in the company, valued at $10,727,379.45. The trade was a 26.97% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 298,895 shares of company stock valued at $67,111,541 in the last 90 days. 1.26% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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.