5,633 Shares in Capital One Financial Co. (NYSE:COF) Bought by Mufg Securities Americas Inc.

Mufg Securities Americas Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial Co. (NYSE:COF - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 5,633 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,004,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norden Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 2.6% in the fourth quarter. Norden Group LLC now owns 2,010 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $358,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the period. Catalyst Financial Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 3.9% in the fourth quarter. Catalyst Financial Partners LLC now owns 1,428 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $255,000 after buying an additional 54 shares during the period. Quadrant Capital Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 1.0% in the fourth quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 5,247 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $936,000 after buying an additional 54 shares during the period. Gladstone Institutional Advisory LLC raised its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 3.3% in the fourth quarter. Gladstone Institutional Advisory LLC now owns 1,777 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $317,000 after buying an additional 56 shares during the period. Finally, TFB Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Capital One Financial by 4.1% in the fourth quarter. TFB Advisors LLC now owns 1,488 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $265,000 after buying an additional 59 shares during the period. 89.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Capital One Financial Stock Up 0.0%

NYSE COF traded up $0.04 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $197.54. 18,221,797 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,359,688. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.98 and a quick ratio of 0.98. The company has a market cap of $75.68 billion, a PE ratio of 17.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.13. The company's 50-day simple moving average is $175.69 and its 200-day simple moving average is $183.79. Capital One Financial Co. has a 52 week low of $128.23 and a 52 week high of $210.67.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 22nd. The financial services provider reported $4.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.75 by $0.31. The business had revenue of $10 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $10.07 billion. Capital One Financial had a return on equity of 9.45% and a net margin of 9.46%. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Capital One Financial Co. will post 15.65 earnings per share for the current year.

Capital One Financial Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 5th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.60 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 23rd. This represents a $2.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.21%. Capital One Financial's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 20.15%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on COF shares. Barclays increased their price target on Capital One Financial from $219.00 to $220.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Wednesday, January 22nd. Robert W. Baird raised Capital One Financial from a "neutral" rating to an "outperform" rating and increased their price objective for the stock from $190.00 to $200.00 in a research note on Tuesday, March 11th. Citigroup dropped their price objective on Capital One Financial from $245.00 to $230.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, March 24th. Royal Bank of Canada set a $190.00 price objective on Capital One Financial and gave the stock a "sector perform" rating in a research note on Monday, April 14th. Finally, Baird R W raised Capital One Financial from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 11th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twelve have assigned a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $207.73.

Insider Buying and Selling at Capital One Financial

In other news, Director Ann F. Hackett sold 1,658 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Monday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $198.70, for a total value of $329,444.60. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 56,244 shares of the company's stock, valued at $11,175,682.80. This trade represents a 2.86% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Michael Zamsky sold 9,560 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Monday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $199.40, for a total value of $1,906,264.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 20,089 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,005,746.60. The trade was a 32.24% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders own 1.26% of the company's stock.

Capital One Financial Company Profile

Capital One Financial Corporation operates as the financial services holding company for the Capital One, National Association, which engages in the provision of various financial products and services in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It operates through three segments: Credit Card, Consumer Banking, and Commercial Banking.