539,568 Shares in Capital One Financial Corporation $COF Acquired by PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab

Key Points

• PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab opened a new position in Capital One by buying 539,568 shares worth roughly $131.64 million, equal to about 0.08% of the company.
• Capital One missed quarterly expectations with EPS of $4.42 versus $5.08 estimated and revenue of $15.23 billion (vs. $15.68B est.), though revenue rose 52.3% year-over-year; the stock carries a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating and a $258.14 price target.
• The company pays a $0.80 quarterly dividend ($3.20 annualized, ~1.7% yield) with a 112.3% payout ratio, insiders sold about 50,047 shares (~$9.74M) in the last 90 days, and institutions own roughly 89.8% of the stock.

PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab purchased a new position in shares of Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 539,568 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $131,638,000. PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab owned approximately 0.08% of Capital One Financial as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Olistico Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial during the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,000. Strive Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Capital One Financial in the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. grew its holdings in Capital One Financial by 550.0% in the 4th quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 130 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 110 shares in the last quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Capital One Financial by 661.1% in the 4th quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC now owns 137 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 119 shares in the last quarter. Finally, NBT Bank N A NY purchased a new stake in Capital One Financial in the 4th quarter valued at $36,000. 89.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Capital One Financial Price Performance

COF opened at $191.87 on Friday. The stock's 50-day moving average price is $190.44 and its 200 day moving average price is $213.40. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 12-month low of $174.98 and a 12-month high of $259.64. The company has a current ratio of 1.03, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The firm has a market cap of $119.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 67.32, a PEG ratio of 0.70 and a beta of 1.14.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results 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). Capital One Financial had a return on equity of 10.59% and a net margin of 4.29%.The firm had revenue of $15.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.68 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $4.06 EPS. Capital One Financial's revenue was up 52.3% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 19.17 earnings per share 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 paid a dividend of $0.80 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, February 19th. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.7%. Capital One Financial's dividend payout ratio is presently 112.28%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

COF has been the subject of several analyst reports. Wall Street Zen cut Capital One Financial from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, January 10th. BTIG Research restated a "buy" rating and issued a $224.00 target price on shares of Capital One Financial in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. TD Cowen lowered their price target on Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $260.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Argus lowered their price target on Capital One Financial from $260.00 to $250.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Capital One Financial from $213.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Capital One Financial has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $258.14.

Insider Transactions at Capital One Financial

In related news, insider Lia Dean sold 3,284 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $223.68, for a total transaction of $734,565.12. Following the transaction, the insider owned 70,162 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $15,693,836.16. This represents a 4.47% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Neal Blinde sold 38,135 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $190.51, for a total value of $7,265,098.85. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 33,551 shares in the company, valued at $6,391,801.01. This represents a 53.20% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 50,047 shares of company stock worth $9,742,217 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.78% of the company's stock.

Capital One Financial Company 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.

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