22,448 Shares in Capital One Financial Corporation $COF Purchased by Buffalo Business & Estate Services Ltd.

Key Points

• Buffalo Business & Estate Services initiated a new position in Capital One Financial (COF), buying 22,448 shares valued at about $5.44 million, which represents 0.8% of its portfolio and is its 23rd largest holding.
• Company insiders have been net sellers recently — including Celia Karam and Jason P. Hanson — with insiders offloaded 52,047 shares worth about $10.24 million over the past three months; corporate insiders now hold just 1.26% of the stock.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed: COF carries an average rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average price target near $274, but several firms have trimmed targets (e.g., TD Cowen to $260) after Capital One reported an EPS miss despite strong revenue growth; the stock yields $1.80 annually ($0.80 quarterly) and trades at a high P/E (~61.5).

Buffalo Business & Estate Services Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 22,448 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $5,441,000. Capital One Financial makes up 0.8% of Buffalo Business & Estate Services Ltd.'s portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest position.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Olistico Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial in the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Strive Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in Capital One Financial during the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new position in Capital One Financial in the second quarter worth approximately $29,000. WFA of San Diego LLC bought a new position in Capital One Financial in the second quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Crowley Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Capital One Financial during the third quarter worth $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.84% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Capital One Financial news, insider Celia Karam sold 2,108 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $218.25, for a total transaction of $460,071.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 59,269 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,935,459.25. The trade was a 3.43% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Jason P. Hanson sold 3,729 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $205.00, for a total value of $764,445.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 40,230 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $8,247,150. The trade was a 8.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 52,047 shares of company stock worth $10,242,217 over the last three months. Corporate insiders own 1.26% of the company's stock.

More Capital One Financial News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Billionaire Rob Citrone continued adding COF, a vote of confidence from an institutional investor that can support shares. Billionaire Rob Citrone Continues Buying This Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains constructive: Capital One has an average rating of “Moderate Buy,” which helps underpin demand from retail and institutional buyers. Average Rating of "Moderate Buy"
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketBeat flagged that Capital One “has a lot to prove in 2026” after aggressive expansion — a reminder that execution (credit metrics, efficiency) will be watched closely but isn’t an immediate catalyst either way. Can Capital One Prove Itself in 2026?
• Neutral Sentiment: CNN and other general market coverage of COF is running but contains no single-market-moving new fundamental development. CNN Capital One Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen trimmed its price target for COF to $260 — a sign the firm sees less upside from current levels and a potential drag on sentiment among target-focused investors. TD Cowen Cuts Price Target to $260
• Negative Sentiment: Two insiders, Celia Karam and Lia Dean, sold shares (1,099 and 1,692 shares) on April 1 at about $185.61 under pre-arranged Rule 10b5‑1 plans — routine but often viewed unfavorably in the short term because insider selling can signal caution. SEC filings: Read More. and Read More..
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory risk: analysis warns a cap on credit-card interest rates (e.g., ~10%) could reduce credit access, eliminate rewards and compress margins — a sector-level risk that would particularly pressure card-heavy lenders like Capital One. Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Analysis

Capital One Financial Stock Performance

Shares of Capital One Financial stock opened at $181.98 on Monday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $198.25 and a 200 day moving average price of $216.33. The firm has a market capitalization of $113.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 61.48, a PEG ratio of 0.56 and a beta of 1.14. The company has a quick ratio of 1.04, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 52 week low of $143.22 and a 52 week high of $259.64.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The financial services provider reported $3.86 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.14 by ($0.28). The company had revenue of $15.62 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $15.49 billion. Capital One Financial had a return on equity of 10.68% and a net margin of 3.54%.The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 53.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.67 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 15.65 EPS for the current year.

Capital One Financial Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Investors of record on Thursday, February 19th were given a $0.80 dividend. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, February 19th. Capital One Financial's dividend payout ratio is presently 108.11%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

COF has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Truist Financial cut their price target on Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $275.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 26th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a "sector perform" rating and set a $275.00 price objective on shares of Capital One Financial in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Wolfe Research cut their target price on Capital One Financial from $294.00 to $280.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Barclays decreased their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $294.00 to $287.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Evercore cut their price objective on shares of 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. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $274.45.

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.

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