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Capital One Financial (COF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$203.24 -3.61 (-1.75%)
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Capital One Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
21

Based on 24 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Capital One Financial in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 24 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 21 have given a buy rating for COF.

Consensus Price Target

$258.91
27.39% Upside
According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Capital One Financial, the average price target is $258.91. The highest price target for COF is $300.00, while the lowest price target for COF is $222.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 27.39% from the current price of $203.24.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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COF Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/16/25 to 9/16/26
1 Month Ago
8/17/25 to 8/17/26
3 Months Ago
6/18/25 to 6/18/26
1 Year Ago
9/16/24 to 9/16/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
21 Buy rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$258.91$259.36$258.75$239.44
Forecasted Upside27.39% Upside16.95% Upside28.13% Upside6.73% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

COF Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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COF Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Capital One Financial Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCapital One FinancialFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.88
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside25.38% Upside32.59% Upside17.22% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/25/2026
Wolfe Research logo
Wolfe Research
4 of 5 stars
Darrin Peller
Darrin Peller
1 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOutperform$255.00 ➝ $275.00+27.14%
8/20/2026 Set Target$245.00+14.23%
8/13/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C+)Buy (B-)
8/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $280.00+30.18%
7/28/2026Lower TargetBuy$310.00 ➝ $295.00+40.97%
7/22/2026Lower TargetOverweight$242.00 ➝ $240.00+16.32%
7/13/2026Boost TargetOverweight$215.00 ➝ $245.00+21.63%
7/12/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$226.00 ➝ $229.00+13.69%
7/9/2026Lower TargetBuy$234.00 ➝ $231.00+20.50%
7/7/2026Lower TargetBuy$260.00 ➝ $253.00+23.25%
6/30/2026Boost TargetBuy$224.00 ➝ $259.00+28.17%
6/29/2026Initiated CoverageNeutralOverweight$254.00+25.70%
4/29/2026 Lower TargetBuy$290.00 ➝ $275.00+44.33%
4/23/2026 Lower TargetBuy$260.00 ➝ $250.00+25.42%
4/23/2026Lower TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $255.00+27.93%
4/16/2026Lower TargetOverweight$300.00 ➝ $273.00+34.83%
4/10/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$275.00 ➝ $235.00+20.57%
4/9/2026Lower TargetOverweight$280.00 ➝ $260.00+35.14%
4/7/2026Lower TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $260.00+41.34%
4/6/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$265.00 ➝ $222.00+21.99%
3/16/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$300.00+65.08%
1/2/2026Boost TargetOutperform$260.00 ➝ $290.00+18.77%
11/24/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
10/22/2025Boost TargetOutperform$245.00 ➝ $270.00+20.50%

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Should I Buy Capital One Financial Stock? COF Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Capital One Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Capital One Financial
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Capital One Financial Co.:

  • Capital One Financial Co. recently demonstrated strong fundamental performance by beating analyst expectations in its most recent quarterly report, delivering earnings per share of $5.81 against a consensus estimate of $4.79, which signals robust operational efficiency and profitability to the market.
  • The company offers a compelling valuation profile with a current stock price of $208.29 and a P/E ratio of 12.89, which is significantly lower than the broader market average, suggesting that the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings potential and growth trajectory.
  • Investors can benefit from a consistent income stream through the company's dividend policy, which currently provides a yield of 1.55% with a payout ratio of 19.80%, indicating that the company retains the majority of its earnings for reinvestment while still rewarding shareholders with cash distributions.
  • Recent institutional activity shows significant confidence in the stock, with major funds such as Engineers Gate Manager LP increasing their stake by 480.4% and Junto Capital Management LP growing its holdings by 30.0% in the second quarter, reflecting a strong accumulation trend by professional investors.
  • The stock exhibits strong momentum and technical strength, trading above its 200-day moving average of $198.22 and maintaining a beta of 1.02, which indicates that it moves in line with the broader market while providing a stable growth vehicle for long-term portfolios.

Capital One Financial
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Capital One Financial Co. for these reasons:

  • There is a notable trend of insider selling, with corporate insiders selling 29,767 shares valued at approximately $6.37 million over the last 90 days, including significant sales by the General Counsel and other executives, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside.
  • The stock is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of $212.66, suggesting that short-term momentum has weakened and the price may be under pressure as it consolidates after reaching its 52-week high of $259.64 earlier in the year.
  • Some institutional investors have reduced their exposure to the company, with The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company lowering its holdings by 11.2% and Corient Private Wealth LP reducing its position by 12.1% in the second quarter, indicating that certain large holders are taking profits or rebalancing away from the stock.
  • The company faces potential regulatory and political risks, as recent reports indicate that Capital One Financial Co. is engaging in legal strategies to resist pressures from the U.S. government, which could lead to increased legal costs or operational constraints that impact future earnings.
  • Short interest has increased slightly, with shares shorted rising to 10,993,320 in the most recent reporting period, representing a 2.29% month-over-month increase, which suggests that some market participants are betting on a price decline and could contribute to downward volatility.

COF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Capital One Financial is $258.91, with a high forecast of $300.00 and a low forecast of $222.00.

24 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Capital One Financial in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 21 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" COF shares.

According to analysts, Capital One Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 27.39% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Capital One Financial's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Capital One Financial has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BTIG Research, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Piper Sandler, TD Cowen, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Capital One Financial also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.

Analysts like Capital One Financial more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Capital One Financial is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how COF compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Capital One Financial analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/25/2026.
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