Louisiana State Employees Retirement System Invests $5.82 Million in Capital One Financial Corporation $COF

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System acquired a new stake in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 31,900 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $5,820,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in COF. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Capital One Financial by 529.4% in the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 107 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares in the last quarter. VSM Wealth Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in Capital One Financial during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in Capital One Financial by 1,312.5% during the fourth quarter. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC now owns 113 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. Strive Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Osterweis Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.84% of the company’s stock.

Capital One Financial Stock Down 0.3%

COF stock opened at $204.34 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $127.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 71.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.74 and a beta of 1.03. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $191.09 and a 200 day moving average price of $205.95. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a current ratio of 1.03 and a quick ratio of 1.03. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 12 month low of $174.24 and a 12 month high of $259.64.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 21st. The financial services provider reported $4.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.08 by ($0.66). The business had revenue of $15.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.68 billion. Capital One Financial had a return on equity of 10.59% and a net margin of 4.29%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 52.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $4.06 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts expect that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 19.51 earnings per share for the current year.

Capital One Financial Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, May 19th were issued a dividend of $0.80 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, May 19th. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.6%. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 112.28%.

Capital One Financial News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Capital One’s company-run stress test results and the broader Fed stress-test cycle have reinforced confidence in the bank’s capital position, which can support expectations for dividends and buybacks. Capital One Announces Stress Test Results
• Positive Sentiment: The latest Fed stress-test results showed large U.S. banks remained above minimum capital requirements, and Capital One was highlighted among the stronger performers, boosting sentiment toward the sector. Citizens Financial, Capital One, Fifth Third are among those screening best in Fed’s stress test
• Positive Sentiment: Capital One unveiled a new AI-focused leadership team, signaling a push to become a more technology-driven financial services platform, which could improve the growth story if execution is strong. Capital One’s New AI-Focused Leadership Team Might Change The Case For Investing In Capital One Financial (COF)
• Neutral Sentiment: Capital One said it will webcast its second-quarter 2026 earnings call on July 21, keeping investors focused on upcoming results and management guidance. Capital One Financial Corporation to Webcast Conference Call on Second Quarter 2026 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Management also emphasized competition in Texas commercial banking, where Capital One is trying to position itself as a steady partner amid industry consolidation; this is more strategic commentary than an immediate catalyst. Capital One aims to be ‘steady partner’ amid Texas consolidation
• Negative Sentiment: Some market commentary still points to regulatory overhang and insider selling as headwinds, which can temper enthusiasm even after the strong stress-test news. Capital One Financial (COF) Slipped Amid Regulatory Overhang

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Capital One Financial news, General Counsel Matthew W. Cooper sold 3,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $183.93, for a total transaction of $643,755.00. Following the completion of the sale, the general counsel directly owned 97,194 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $17,876,892.42. This trade represents a 3.48% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Celia Karam sold 1,749 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $192.58, for a total value of $336,822.42. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 61,579 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,858,883.82. The trade was a 2.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 8,040 shares of company stock valued at $1,498,615 over the last quarter. 0.78% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

COF has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. UBS Group dropped their target price on shares of Capital One Financial from $283.00 to $270.00 in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $226.00 to $250.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Rothschild & Co Redburn decreased their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $275.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on Capital One Financial from $280.00 to $260.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, Argus cut their target price on Capital One Financial from $260.00 to $250.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $258.75.

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.