Insider Selling: Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) Insider Sells $772,879.05 in Stock

Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) insider Lia Dean sold 3,163 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $244.35, for a total transaction of $772,879.05. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 66,692 shares in the company, valued at $16,296,190.20. This trade represents a 4.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Lia Dean also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, December 1st, Lia Dean sold 3,269 shares of Capital One Financial stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $218.15, for a total value of $713,132.35.

Capital One Financial Stock Up 1.0%

NYSE:COF opened at $255.77 on Friday. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 1-year low of $143.22 and a 1-year high of $259.64. The company has a 50-day moving average of $229.89 and a 200 day moving average of $221.72. The firm has a market cap of $162.60 billion, a PE ratio of 107.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.57 and a beta of 1.13. 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 released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 3rd. The financial services provider reported $5.95 EPS for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $15.46 billion during the quarter. Capital One Financial had a return on equity of 10.94% and a net margin of 2.24%. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 15.65 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Capital One Financial Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 1st. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 17th were given a dividend of $0.80 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 17th. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. This is an increase from Capital One Financial’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.60. Capital One Financial’s payout ratio is presently 135.02%.

Key Stories Impacting Capital One Financial

Here are the key news stories impacting Capital One Financial this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price target on COF to $290 and kept a Buy rating, increasing upside expectations and providing a near-term valuation catalyst. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Robert W. Baird published a positive report on Capital One, reinforcing analyst confidence in the franchise and supporting momentum into the stock. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: High-profile media endorsement: Jim Cramer said “it’s not too late to buy” Capital One, which can attract retail interest and short-term buying. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage notes multiple analyst upgrades and “litigation clarity” driving upward revisions from firms (Citi, KBW, Keefe Bruyette & Woods and others), a broader fundamental/consensus upgrade likely supporting the stock. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Options activity has surged around COF, which signals elevated speculative interest and possible hedging flows — this can amplify intraday moves but is ambiguous for fundamentals. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Consumer-facing coverage (card product comparisons) highlights Capital One’s product positioning; useful for long-term brand/market-share context but unlikely to move the stock on its own. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider sale: Ravi Raghu sold 13,450 shares at roughly $250 (~30.7% reduction in his holding) — the size of this sale is the most notable and can raise questions about near-term insider conviction. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: General Counsel Matthew W. Cooper sold 2,000 shares at $250, trimming his stake; insider disposals by senior officers can weigh on sentiment even if routine. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Other insider sales (Lia Dean, Celia Karam) were disclosed recently — smaller individually but collectively may temper investor enthusiasm. Read More.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently issued reports on COF shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $240.00 to $263.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price target on Capital One Financial from $265.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Capital One Financial in a report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research lowered Capital One Financial from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Finally, UBS Group dropped their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $270.00 to $266.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, October 7th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $276.25.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Capital One Financial

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of COF. Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 103.3% during the 2nd quarter. Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo LLC now owns 122 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 62 shares during the period. Olistico Wealth LLC grew its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 439.1% during the second quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC now owns 124 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 101 shares in the last quarter. RMG Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Capital One Financial in the second quarter worth about $27,000. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 66.7% during the second quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 125 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the period. Finally, Signature Resources Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.84% of the company’s stock.

About Capital One Financial

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.