Evercore Lowers Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) Price Target to $222.00

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) had its price objective reduced by analysts at Evercore from $265.00 to $222.00 in a research note issued on Monday,MarketScreener reports. The firm presently has an “outperform” rating on the financial services provider’s stock. Evercore’s price target indicates a potential upside of 22.45% from the stock’s previous close.

COF has been the subject of several other research reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Capital One Financial in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Barclays reduced their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $294.00 to $287.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $280.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. 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, January 12th. Finally, TD Cowen reduced their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Capital One Financial has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $267.25.

Capital One Financial Stock Down 1.6%

Shares of Capital One Financial stock opened at $181.29 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.04, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The company has a market cap of $112.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 61.25, a PEG ratio of 0.56 and a beta of 1.14. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $196.81 and its 200-day moving average price is $215.67. Capital One Financial has a 52-week low of $147.30 and a 52-week high of $259.64.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The financial services provider reported $3.86 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.14 by ($0.28). The firm had revenue of $15.62 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.49 billion. Capital One Financial had a return on equity of 10.68% and a net margin of 3.54%.The company’s revenue was up 53.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.67 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Capital One Financial will post 15.65 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Capital One Financial

In other news, insider Neal Blinde sold 38,135 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $190.51, for a total transaction of $7,265,098.85. Following the transaction, the insider owned 33,551 shares in the company, valued at $6,391,801.01. This represents a 53.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Jason P. Hanson sold 3,729 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $205.00, for a total transaction of $764,445.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 40,230 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,247,150. This trade represents a 8.48% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have sold 50,047 shares of company stock worth $9,742,217. 1.26% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Capital One Financial

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Purpose Unlimited Inc. acquired a new position in Capital One Financial in the 4th quarter worth approximately $33,000. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. increased its holdings in Capital One Financial by 21.6% in the 4th quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 246,517 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $59,746,000 after buying an additional 43,813 shares during the period. World Investment Advisors increased its holdings in Capital One Financial by 26.8% in the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 18,825 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $4,562,000 after buying an additional 3,975 shares during the period. Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC acquired a new position in Capital One Financial in the 4th quarter worth approximately $238,000. Finally, Meadowbrook Advisors Group LLC acquired a new position in Capital One Financial in the 4th quarter worth approximately $240,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.84% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Capital One Financial

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

• Positive Sentiment: Capital One completed its acquisition of Brex and highlighted leadership incentives, removing an execution overhang and accelerating integration benefits that could boost card and commercial deposit franchises. Capital One Completes Brex Acquisition, Highlights Leadership Incentives
• Positive Sentiment: Capital One’s planned Discover deal moves the company toward a closed‑loop payments network, which could lower processing costs and increase margin capture over time; hedge funds are reallocating toward COF on the strategic rationale. Capital One’s Discover Deal Reshapes Closed-Loop Network And Governance Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen trimmed its price target from $290 to $260 but kept a Buy rating, signaling conviction in multi‑year growth despite nearer‑term valuation pressure. Despite Lowering Price Target, TD Cowen Sees Upside in Capital One Financial (COF) Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs lowered its PT from $300 to $260 but maintained a Buy, and Evercore and Barclays also cut targets while keeping Outperform/Overweight ratings — a common theme: analysts are lowering near‑term targets while preserving positive views on strategy and earnings growth. Goldman Sachs Adjusts PT on Capital One Financial to $260
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts expect double‑digit EPS growth for COF in the upcoming Q1 report, making the earnings release a potential catalyst for a directional move. What to Expect From Capital One’s Next Quarterly Earnings Report
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling was reported (two recent trades totaling roughly $518k), which can be interpreted as a cautionary signal by some investors and may amplify short‑term selling pressure. Insider Selling: Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) Insider Sells $203,985.39 in Stock Insider Selling: Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) Insider Sells $314,052.12 in 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.