Neo Ivy Capital Management Has $1.01 Million Stock Position in Capital One Financial Corporation $COF

Neo Ivy Capital Management boosted its position in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) by 219.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 4,742 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 3,259 shares during the quarter. Neo Ivy Capital Management’s holdings in Capital One Financial were worth $1,008,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new position in Capital One Financial during the second quarter worth $29,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC bought a new stake in Capital One Financial in the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. WFA of San Diego LLC acquired a new stake in Capital One Financial in the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. Crowley Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Capital One Financial during the 3rd quarter worth about $33,000. Finally, Valued Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 121.0% during the second quarter. Valued Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 179 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 98 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.84% of the company’s stock.

Capital One Financial Stock Down 3.5%

Capital One Financial stock opened at $187.51 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 1.04 and a quick ratio of 1.04. The company’s 50-day moving average is $221.87 and its 200-day moving average is $222.15. The firm has a market capitalization of $116.62 billion, a PE ratio of 63.35, a P/E/G ratio of 0.56 and a beta of 1.14. Capital One Financial Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $143.22 and a fifty-two week high of $259.64.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The financial services provider reported $3.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.14 by ($0.28). Capital One Financial had a net margin of 3.54% and a return on equity of 10.68%. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.67 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 53.3% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 15.65 earnings per share for the current year.

Capital One Financial Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Investors of record on Thursday, February 19th were paid a $0.80 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 19th. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.7%. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio is 108.11%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently commented on the company. Evercore decreased their price target on Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $265.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Citigroup increased their price target on Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $310.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 31st. Barclays reduced their target price 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 lifted their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $280.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 target price on shares of Capital One Financial in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Capital One Financial currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $274.70.

More Capital One Financial News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street remains broadly constructive: multiple recent buy/overweight ratings and a median price target materially above current levels support longer‑term upside expectations. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Celebrity investor commentary (Jim Cramer) urged holders to “stick with” Capital One, which can help stabilize sentiment among retail investors. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic positioning: management completed the Discover integration and is pursuing the Brex acquisition/partnerships that shift COF toward corporate spend and payments — these are longer‑term drivers but may take time to translate into predictable EPS. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Product / distribution tie‑ups continue (example: Capital One pre‑qualification available at a Texas truck dealer) — small operational wins that help originations but are unlikely to move the stock materially on their own. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Sector risk: renewed concerns about the private‑credit market and spillover/liquidity risks have triggered a financials selloff — Capital One, as a consumer lender with sizable card and auto exposures, is trading like a higher‑beta play and is vulnerable to widening credit stress. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Layoffs at former Discover HQ: filings and local reports show roughly 1,100+ employees being cut in the Riverwoods/Chicago area as Capital One integrates Discover — a risk to local sentiment and a signal of integration disruption, though it also reduces costs. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: public filings and tracking services show extensive insider sales by multiple senior executives in recent months, which can weigh on investor confidence even if sales are for diversification or tax reasons. Read More.

Insider Transactions at Capital One Financial

In other news, insider Celia Karam sold 2,108 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $218.25, for a total value of $460,071.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 59,269 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,935,459.25. This represents a 3.43% 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 this link. Also, insider Lia Dean sold 3,284 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $223.68, for a total value of $734,565.12. Following the transaction, the insider owned 70,162 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,693,836.16. This trade represents a 4.47% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 67,933 shares of company stock worth $14,363,897. 1.26% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

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.