Stock Traders Purchase High Volume of Call Options on Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF)

Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) was the target of some unusual options trading on Monday. Stock traders purchased 63,136 call options on the company. This represents an increase of 368% compared to the average daily volume of 13,482 call options.

Capital One Financial Stock Down 0.9%

Shares of COF opened at $231.20 on Wednesday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $230.92 and its 200 day moving average is $222.56. The company has a current ratio of 1.03, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. Capital One Financial has a 12-month low of $143.22 and a 12-month high of $259.64. The company has a market capitalization of $146.98 billion, a PE ratio of 97.55, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.13.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 3rd. The financial services provider reported $5.95 earnings per share for the quarter. Capital One Financial had a return on equity of 10.94% and a net margin of 2.24%.The business had revenue of $15.46 billion during the quarter. Research analysts expect that Capital One Financial will post 15.65 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Capital One Financial Increases Dividend

The business 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 is a positive change from Capital One Financial’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.60. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 17th. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 135.02%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the company. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on Capital One Financial from $265.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Zacks Research downgraded Capital One Financial from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, November 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and set a $275.00 price objective on shares of Capital One Financial in a research note on Monday. Robert W. Baird increased their target price on shares of Capital One Financial from $245.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price 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. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $278.20.

Key Headlines Impacting Capital One Financial

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

• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large bullish options flow suggests some traders are betting on a rebound — investors bought ~63,136 call options on Monday (a ~368% jump vs. average), signaling short-term speculative interest and potential upside if regulatory risk fades.
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised COF’s price target (from $237 to $256) while keeping a neutral rating, implying analyst views on upside remain despite volatility. Benzinga: JPMorgan raises price target
• Positive Sentiment: Ongoing bullish commentary from commentators and value-focused research (e.g., Zacks, Jim Cramer) supports a longer-term bull case if regulatory threats abate. Zacks: Why COF is a Top Value Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Legal uncertainty trimmed: a federal judge granted preliminary approval for Capital One’s revised $425M settlement over 360 Savings accounts — this is a known cash charge that reduces tail risk but is a near-term cost. Reuters: Capital One $425M depositor settlement wins preliminary approval
• Negative Sentiment: The dominant negative driver: the White House’s proposed 10% credit-card APR cap. JPMorgan’s CFO and other banking executives warn it would force lenders to curtail or eliminate accounts for higher‑risk borrowers, cutting revenue and card balances — a direct threat to Capital One’s lending margins. Fox Business: JPMorgan CFO warns Trump’s proposed cap could cause people to lose access to credit
• Negative Sentiment: Market re‑rating: analysts and quant desks flagged Capital One as especially exposed in the “extinction zone” for lenders reliant on high APRs; MarketBeat’s sector analysis puts COF among banks likely to see outsized pressure if the cap advances. MarketBeat: Winners and losers of the proposed 10% interest cap
• Negative Sentiment: Immediate market impact: broad financial-stock selling (including a multi‑percent drop in COF reported by major outlets) reflects investor fear of lower card revenue and reduced credit access for millions of consumers if the policy is enacted. CNBC: Banks could fight Trump’s credit card rate cap

Insider Activity

In other Capital One Financial news, insider Lia Dean sold 3,163 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 2nd. The shares were 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,296,190.20. This represents a 4.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, General Counsel Matthew W. Cooper sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $250.00, for a total transaction of $500,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the general counsel owned 92,486 shares in the company, valued at $23,121,500. The trade was a 2.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 298,895 shares of company stock worth $67,111,541. Company insiders own 1.26% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Capital One Financial

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Capital Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 2.3% during the fourth quarter. Capital Investment Advisors LLC now owns 7,019 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,701,000 after purchasing an additional 157 shares in the last quarter. Stephens Consulting LLC lifted its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 10.3% in the fourth quarter. Stephens Consulting LLC now owns 504 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $122,000 after buying an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Global X Japan Co. Ltd. boosted its stake in Capital One Financial by 958.9% during the fourth quarter. Global X Japan Co. Ltd. now owns 36,192 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $8,771,000 after buying an additional 32,774 shares during the last quarter. Mather Group LLC. boosted its stake in Capital One Financial by 22.4% during the fourth quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 5,555 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,346,000 after buying an additional 1,015 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH grew its holdings in Capital One Financial by 9.4% during the 4th quarter. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH now owns 1,358 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $329,000 after buying an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.84% of the company’s stock.

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.