Capital One Financial (COF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$223.59 -0.76 (-0.34%)

Closing price 09/12/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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Capital One Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 20 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
16

Based on 20 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 20 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for COF.

Consensus Price Target

$239.44
7.09% Upside

According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Capital One Financial, the average price target is $239.44. The highest price target for COF is $290.00, while the lowest price target for COF is $176.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.09% from the current price of $223.59.

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

Type	Current Forecast 9/13/24 to 9/13/25	1 Month Ago 8/14/24 to 8/14/25	3 Months Ago 6/15/24 to 6/15/25	1 Year Ago 9/14/23 to 9/13/24
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$239.44	$238.81	$210.64	$145.89
Forecasted Upside	7.09% Upside	8.02% Upside	9.43% Upside	4.98% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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.

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.

Capital One Financial Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Capital One Financial	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.95	2.53	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	7.09% Upside	17.19% Upside	10.72% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent COF News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
9/12/2025	Truist Financial 3 of 5 stars	Brian Foran Not Rated	Boost Target	Buy	$260.00 ➝ $270.00	+20.66%
8/1/2025	Redburn Atlantic 5 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
8/1/2025	Rothschild & Co Redburn 0 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$290.00	+34.87%
7/25/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Donald Fandetti Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$225.00 ➝ $265.00	+26.23%
7/24/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Keith Horowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$250.00 ➝ $275.00	+27.31%
7/23/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Sanjay Sakhrani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$248.00 ➝ $260.00	+17.40%
7/23/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Richard Shane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$245.00 ➝ $248.00	+12.11%
7/23/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jon Arfstrom Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform	$240.00 ➝ $255.00	+15.81%
7/8/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Moshe Orenbuch Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$184.00 ➝ $258.00	+18.31%
6/23/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	J. Goldberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$212.00 ➝ $253.00	+26.22%
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5/21/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mihir Bhatia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$223.00 ➝ $233.00	+20.83%
3/25/2025	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	V. Caintic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$208.00	+14.73%
3/12/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Pancari Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$200.00	+20.85%
3/11/2025	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	D. George Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/11/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David George Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$190.00 ➝ $200.00	+22.24%
1/23/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	S. Biggar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
1/14/2025	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	S. Martinez Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Moderate Sell ➝ Hold
1/14/2025	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Reduce ➝ Hold	$176.00	-2.43%
1/13/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	E. Najarian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$168.00 ➝ $235.00	+34.22%
11/19/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$182.00 ➝ $205.00	+12.80%
6/6/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$145.00 ➝ $165.00	+21.79%
4/4/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$189.00	+31.93%
2/23/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$126.00 ➝ $142.00	+4.60%
1/29/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform	$124.00 ➝ $125.00	-9.99%
1/10/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$153.00	+15.10%
12/13/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Equal Weight	$87.00 ➝ $120.00	-0.24%

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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 Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Capital One Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Capital One Financial
Bull Case

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

The stock has received multiple upgrades from analysts, indicating strong confidence in its future performance and potential for price appreciation.
Recent price targets from brokerages suggest significant upside potential, with some estimates reaching as high as $290.00, which could lead to substantial returns for investors.
The current stock price is around $260.00, reflecting a solid position in the market and potential for growth as the company continues to expand its financial services.
Capital One Financial Co. has a diverse range of financial products and services, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations and provide stable revenue streams.
The company has a relatively attractive dividend yield of 1.1%, providing investors with a steady income stream in addition to potential capital gains.

Capital One Financial
Bear Case

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

The payout ratio is currently at 123.08%, which indicates that the company is paying out more in dividends than it is earning, raising concerns about the sustainability of future dividend payments.
Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock market can be unpredictable, and external economic factors could negatively impact Capital One Financial Co.'s performance.
With a significant number of analysts rating the stock as a "Hold," there may be a lack of consensus on its growth potential, suggesting caution for potential investors.
The financial services sector is highly competitive, and Capital One Financial Co. faces challenges from both traditional banks and fintech companies, which could impact its market share.
Recent market volatility could pose risks to the stock's performance, making it a less attractive option for risk-averse investors.

COF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Capital One Financial is $239.44, with a high forecast of $290.00 and a low forecast of $176.00.
: 20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Capital One Financial in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 13 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" COF shares.
: According to analysts, Capital One Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 7.09% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Capital One Financial's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Capital One Financial has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Redburn Atlantic, Rothschild & Co Redburn, Royal Bank Of Canada, TD Cowen, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company 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 score for Capital One Financial is 2.95 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how COF compares to other companies.

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Capital One Financial (COF) Stock Forecast & Price Target