Deltec Asset Management LLC Invests $1.29 Million in Capital One Financial Corporation $COF

Key Points

• Deltec Asset Management opened a new position in Capital One, buying 5,300 shares in Q4 valued at approximately $1.29 million.
• Capital One missed Q1 EPS ($4.42 vs. ~$5.08 expected) and revenue was slightly below estimates, and faces a judge‑approved $425 million settlement, creating near‑term headwinds.
• Despite those setbacks, analysts maintain a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a consensus price target of $258.86, though individual firms have issued both raises and cuts to their targets.

Deltec Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 5,300 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,285,000.

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the business. Tompkins Financial Corp increased its stake in shares of Capital One Financial by 4.3% during the 4th quarter. Tompkins Financial Corp now owns 977 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $237,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares in the last quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. increased its stake in shares of Capital One Financial by 2.8% during the 4th quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. now owns 1,570 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $380,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. Mather Group LLC. increased its stake in shares of Capital One Financial by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 4,540 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $965,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Stephens Consulting LLC increased its stake in shares of Capital One Financial by 10.3% during the 4th quarter. Stephens Consulting LLC now owns 504 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $122,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Nicolet Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in shares of Capital One Financial by 0.7% during the 3rd quarter. Nicolet Advisory Services LLC now owns 7,047 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $1,506,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares in the last quarter. 89.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on COF shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Capital One Financial in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $260.00 to $290.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, January 2nd. BTIG Research reissued a "buy" rating and set a $224.00 price objective on shares of Capital One Financial in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on shares of Capital One Financial from $300.00 to $273.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $300.00 target price on shares of Capital One Financial in a research note on Monday, March 16th. 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 company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Capital One Financial currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $258.86.

Capital One Financial News Roundup

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Capital One Financial news, insider Neal Blinde sold 38,135 shares of Capital One Financial stock in a transaction on 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 transaction, the insider owned 33,551 shares in the company, valued at $6,391,801.01. This trade represents a 53.20% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, insider Celia Karam sold 1,099 shares of Capital One Financial stock in a transaction 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 completion of the transaction, the insider owned 63,323 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,753,382.03. This trade represents a 1.71% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 50,047 shares of company stock worth $9,742,217 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.78% of the company's stock.

Capital One Financial Price Performance

COF stock opened at $191.43 on Monday. Capital One Financial Corporation has a 52-week low of $174.72 and a 52-week high of $259.64. The stock's fifty day simple moving average is $191.66 and its 200-day simple moving average is $213.90. The company has a quick ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The stock has a market capitalization of $119.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 67.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.70 and a beta of 1.14.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF - Get Free Report) last posted 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). Capital One Financial had a return on equity of 10.59% and a net margin of 4.29%.The business had revenue of $15.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.68 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $4.06 EPS. Capital One Financial's revenue for the quarter was up 52.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts expect that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 19.17 EPS for the current year.

Capital One Financial Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 19th were issued a dividend of $0.80 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 19th. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. Capital One Financial's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 112.28%.

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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