State of Alaska Department of Revenue Lowers Stock Position in Capital One Financial Corporation $COF

State of Alaska Department of Revenue cut its stake in shares of Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) by 1.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 101,851 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 2,004 shares during the quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue’s holdings in Capital One Financial were worth $21,650,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in Capital One Financial by 330.1% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 13,587 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,423,000 after acquiring an additional 10,428 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Capital One Financial by 28.2% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 13,077 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,345,000 after purchasing an additional 2,875 shares during the last quarter. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 2.3% in the 1st quarter. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC now owns 5,023 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $901,000 after purchasing an additional 115 shares in the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new position in shares of Capital One Financial in the 1st quarter worth about $968,000. Finally, Woodline Partners LP increased its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 40.6% during the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 32,205 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $5,774,000 after purchasing an additional 9,294 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors 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: Multiple brokerages have raised price targets and reiterated buy opinions, signaling stronger analyst conviction (Goldman Sachs recently lifted its target toward $300 and other firms have moved targets higher), which supports upside. Here’s What Analysts Think About Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price target to $290 and maintained a Buy rating, adding measurable upside from current levels and likely contributing to buying interest. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Additional positive research notes (Robert W. Baird) and high-profile bullish mentions (Jim Cramer: “It’s not too late to buy”) are amplifying sentiment and driving more retail/trading flows into the stock. Positive Report for Capital One Financial (COF) from Robert W. Baird Jim Cramer on Capital One: “It’s Not Too Late to Buy the Stock”
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage has broadly improved following litigation clarity and strategic updates (Keefe Bruyette, Citi), which underpins higher target revisions and institutional buying. Capital One (COF) Enjoys Multiple Analyst Upgrades Amid Litigation Clarity
• Neutral Sentiment: Options activity has surged, indicating speculative interest and hedging flows; high options volume can amplify intraday moves but does not by itself change fundamentals. Spotlight on Capital One Finl: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative analyst pieces (e.g., COF vs AXP) highlight valuation and deal rationale (Discover acquisition background) that frame longer-term investor debate but are less likely to move intraday price than fresh ratings or headlines. Capital One vs. AmEx: Which Credit Card Stock Offers Better Upside?
• Negative Sentiment: Insiders have been selling shares in recent days, including a reported $3.36M sale, which can concern investors about insider conviction even if sales are routine or for diversification. Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) Insider Sells $3,362,500.00 in Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Additional insider sales (~$772.9K) and a disclosed sale by General Counsel Matthew W. Cooper (2,000 shares at ~$250) further add to near-term selling pressure optics. Insider Selling: Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) Insider Sells $772,879.05 in Stock Matthew W. Cooper insider filing

Capital One Financial Stock Performance

Capital One Financial stock opened at $255.77 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.03, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. The firm has a market cap of $162.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 107.92, a P/E/G ratio of 0.57 and a beta of 1.13. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 1-year low of $143.22 and a 1-year high of $259.64. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $229.89 and a 200-day moving average of $221.72.

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

Capital One Financial Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 1st. Investors of record on Monday, November 17th were issued a dividend of $0.80 per share. This is a boost 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 1.3%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 17th. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio is currently 135.02%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

COF has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 target price on shares of Capital One Financial in a research report on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $240.00 to $263.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $310.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 31st. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Capital One Financial in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Robert W. Baird boosted their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $245.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Three research 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 company. According to MarketBeat.com, Capital One Financial has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $276.25.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Frank G. LapradeIii sold 17,840 shares of Capital One Financial stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $222.03, for a total value of $3,961,015.20. Following the sale, the insider owned 48,315 shares in the company, valued at $10,727,379.45. The trade was a 26.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, insider Celia Karam sold 2,064 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $244.35, for a total transaction of $504,338.40. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 61,373 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,996,492.55. The trade was a 3.25% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 298,895 shares of company stock valued at $67,111,541 over the last three months. Insiders own 1.26% of the company’s stock.

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.