FSA Advisors Inc. Acquires New Stake in Capital One Financial Corporation $COF

Key Points

• FSA Advisors acquired 23,791 shares of Capital One in Q4 worth about $5.77 million, representing roughly 1.0% of its portfolio and its 23rd-largest holding.
• Earnings miss: Capital One reported $4.42 EPS versus a $5.08 consensus and $15.23B revenue versus $15.68B expected, although revenue was up 52.3% year-over-year.
• Market sentiment and payouts: Analysts rate COF a "Moderate Buy" (18 Buys, 5 Holds) with an average price target of $258.14; the company pays a $0.80 quarterly dividend (annualized $3.20, 1.7% yield) and insiders sold about $9.28M of stock in the last 90 days.

FSA Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund acquired 23,791 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $5,766,000. Capital One Financial makes up about 1.0% of FSA Advisors Inc.'s portfolio, making the stock its 23rd biggest holding.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in COF. Strive Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in Capital One Financial in the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Olistico Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Capital One Financial in the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. WFA of San Diego LLC bought a new stake in Capital One Financial in the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. lifted its position 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 acquiring an additional 110 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Westfuller Advisors LLC lifted its position 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 acquiring an additional 119 shares in the last quarter. 89.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Capital One Financial Trading Down 0.0%

Shares of NYSE:COF opened at $191.87 on Monday. The company's 50-day moving average price is $190.44 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $213.44. 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 one year low of $174.98 and a one year high of $259.64. The stock has a market capitalization of $119.33 billion, a PE ratio of 67.32, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.70 and a beta of 1.05.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The financial services provider reported $4.42 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 the consensus estimate of $15.68 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $4.06 earnings per share. The company's quarterly revenue was up 52.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts forecast that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 19.17 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Capital One Financial Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 19th were given 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 payout ratio is 112.28%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

COF has been the topic of several research reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn cut their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $290.00 to $275.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $300.00 price objective on shares of Capital One Financial in a research report on Monday, March 16th. UBS Group cut their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $286.00 to $283.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on shares of Capital One Financial from $300.00 to $260.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada cut 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. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, Capital One Financial presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $258.14.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Lia Dean sold 1,692 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $185.61, for a total value of $314,052.12. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 65,454 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $12,148,916.94. This represents a 2.52% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed 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 Jason P. Hanson sold 3,729 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $205.00, for a total transaction of $764,445.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 40,230 shares in the company, 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 sold a total of 47,939 shares of company stock valued at $9,282,146 in the last 90 days. 0.78% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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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