Capital One Financial Corporation $COF Shares Acquired by Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich

Key Points

• Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich boosted its stake in Capital One by 10,162.4% during Q4, buying an additional 95,527 shares to hold 96,467 shares valued at about $23.54 million.
• Capital One missed Q1 estimates (EPS $4.42 vs. ~$5.08 expected) and revenue was slightly below forecasts, the stock slipped ~2.6%, analysts trimmed price targets, and a judge-approved $425 million settlement adds near-term P&L/headline risk.

Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich lifted its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF - Free Report) by 10,162.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 96,467 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 95,527 shares during the quarter. Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich's holdings in Capital One Financial were worth $23,535,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 0.3% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 56,537,167 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $12,018,671,000 after purchasing an additional 156,254 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 12.8% during the third quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 11,838,304 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $2,516,587,000 after purchasing an additional 1,339,215 shares in the last quarter. Capital Research Global Investors lifted its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 3.7% during the third quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 8,426,060 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $1,791,264,000 after purchasing an additional 302,733 shares in the last quarter. Viking Global Investors LP lifted its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 30.3% during the third quarter. Viking Global Investors LP now owns 7,388,506 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $1,570,649,000 after purchasing an additional 1,717,148 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 0.5% during the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 5,530,940 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $1,175,767,000 after purchasing an additional 25,325 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.84% of the company's stock.

Capital One Financial Stock Down 2.6%

Shares of NYSE:COF opened at $191.43 on Friday. The firm's 50 day moving average price is $191.66 and its 200 day moving average price is $213.88. The stock has a market cap of $119.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 67.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.64 and a beta of 1.14. Capital One Financial Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $174.72 and a fifty-two week high of $259.64. The company has a quick ratio of 1.04, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 21st. The financial services provider reported $4.42 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates 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 company 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 business posted $4.06 EPS. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 52.3% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 19.19 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Capital One Financial Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 19th were issued a dividend of $0.80 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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 (DPR) is presently 112.28%.

Insider Activity at Capital One Financial

In other Capital One Financial news, insider Celia Karam sold 1,099 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $185.61, for a total transaction of $203,985.39. Following the sale, the insider owned 63,323 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $11,753,382.03. This trade represents a 1.71% 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. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Lia Dean sold 1,692 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $185.61, for a total transaction of $314,052.12. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 65,454 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,148,916.94. The trade was a 2.52% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 50,047 shares of company stock worth $9,742,217 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.78% of the company's stock.

Trending Headlines about Capital One Financial

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

• Positive Sentiment: BTIG reaffirmed a "Buy" on COF, providing analyst support that can help stabilize investor sentiment. BTIG Research Reaffirms "Buy" Rating for Capital One Financial
• Positive Sentiment: Capital One finalized the Brex acquisition and a related share resale, expanding its commercial card/embedded finance footprint — strategic M&A that could boost long‑term revenue diversification. Capital One Finalizes Brex Acquisition and Share Resale
• Positive Sentiment: Capital One closed a small Hopper tech/employee deal in April as it pursues travel‑related product expansion — a targeted tuck‑in that could support growth in travel card offerings. Capital One Closed Hopper Tech and Employee Deal in April, Focuses on Travel Expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: Argus trimmed its price target to $250 but kept a "Buy" rating — a modest downgrade that still implies upside from current levels. Argus Adjusts Price Target to $250, Maintains Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Several market writeups and stock‑selection lists are discussing COF's valuation and whether the recent pullback creates a buying opportunity — these are commentary pieces that may influence sentiment but don't change fundamentals immediately. 3 Stocks That Might Be Undervalued S&P 500 Stock Buy/Avoid Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Capital One missed Q1 consensus: EPS of $4.42 vs. ~$5.08 expected and revenue slightly below estimates — a near‑term earnings disappointment that directly pressures the stock. Capital One Missed Earnings and Truist Cut Its Target
• Negative Sentiment: Truist trimmed its price target (to $255) after the earnings miss — analyst target cuts amplify selling pressure even if ratings remain "Buy." Truist Lowers Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: A judge approved a $425M settlement over 360 Savings account claims; payouts and any related reserve charges are a one‑time P&L hit and a headline risk that weighs on near‑term sentiment. Judge Approves $425 Million Capital One Settlement

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $275.00 to $235.00 and set a "sector perform" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Truist Financial reduced their target price on shares of Capital One Financial from $275.00 to $255.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Capital One Financial from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, January 10th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their target price on shares of Capital One Financial from $256.00 to $250.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their target price on shares of Capital One Financial from $260.00 to $290.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday, January 2nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $258.86.

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.

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