Capital One Financial (COF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$155.54

+4.41 (+2.92%)

(As of 11:30 AM ET)

Capital One Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 20 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
12

Buy
7

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 "Hold." Out of the 20 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for COF.

Consensus Price Target

$148.00
-4.85% Downside

According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Capital One Financial, the average price target is $148.00. The highest price target for COF is $190.00, while the lowest price target for COF is $84.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -4.85% from the current price of $155.54.

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COF Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/12/23 to 10/11/24	1 Month Ago 9/12/23 to 9/11/24	3 Months Ago 7/14/23 to 7/13/24	1 Year Ago 10/12/22 to 10/12/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	12 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$148.00	$145.89	$141.35	$108.41
Forecasted Upside	-4.85% Downside	6.91% Upside	2.12% Upside	11.88% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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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	2.30	2.48	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-2.07% Downside	17.57% Upside	7.79% 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 Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
10/8/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$154.00 ➝ $158.00	+4.71%
10/7/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$156.00 ➝ $157.00	+3.34%
10/7/2024	Evercore ISI 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$166.00 ➝ $163.00	+6.62%
9/20/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$190.00	+24.10%
7/25/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$150.00 ➝ $150.00	+1.01%
7/24/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$158.00 ➝ $161.00	+10.57%
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6/7/2024	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	V. Caintic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral
6/6/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$145.00 ➝ $165.00	+21.79%
4/10/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$160.00 ➝ $165.00	+17.98%
4/4/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$189.00	+31.93%
3/27/2024	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$159.00	+11.78%
2/29/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$132.00 ➝ $140.00	+1.71%
2/23/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$126.00 ➝ $142.00	+4.60%
1/29/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$124.00 ➝ $125.00	-9.99%
1/10/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$153.00	+15.10%
1/8/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$150.00 ➝ $145.00	+9.50%
12/18/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$125.00 ➝ $140.00	+7.69%
12/13/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Equal Weight	$87.00 ➝ $120.00	-0.24%
11/1/2023	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Market Perform	$106.00	+6.23%
10/13/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Reduce	$84.00	-13.31%
7/21/2023	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$80.00 ➝ $87.00	-25.31%
4/28/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$112.00 ➝ $108.00	+12.51%
3/2/2023	Odeon Capital Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Sell	$94.20	-13.24%

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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 Thursday, October 3, 2024. 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.:

Capital One Financial Co. stock price has been steadily increasing, reaching $153.05 on recent trading days, indicating positive momentum.
Recent analyst upgrades and price target increases from reputable firms like Jefferies Financial Group and JPMorgan Chase & Co. suggest confidence in the company's future performance.
Insider buying activity can be a positive signal for investors, indicating that company insiders believe in the growth potential of Capital One Financial Co.
Consensus rating of "Hold" with an average price target of $145.89 implies stability and potential for growth in the stock.
Capital One Financial Co. has a relatively low price-to-earnings ratio of 11.99, which may indicate that the stock is undervalued compared to its earnings potential.

Capital One Financial
Bear Case

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

Despite recent positive developments, there is still a significant number of analysts assigning a "hold" rating to the stock, indicating uncertainty about its future performance.
CEO and insider selling activity, such as the significant sales by CEO Kevin S. Borgmann and insider Robert M. Alexander, may raise concerns about insider sentiment and future prospects.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties can impact the financial sector, potentially affecting the performance of Capital One Financial Co. stock.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81 may indicate higher leverage, which could pose risks in case of economic downturns or interest rate fluctuations.
While recent price target increases are positive, the stock's one-year high of $153.36 may suggest limited upside potential in the short term.

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 $148.00, with a high forecast of $190.00 and a low forecast of $84.00.
: 20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Capital One Financial in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 12 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" COF shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in COF, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Capital One Financial's stock has a predicted downside of -4.85% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Capital One Financial has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Royal Bank of Canada 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 less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Capital One Financial is 2.30 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.48. Learn more on how COF compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:COF) was last updated on 10/11/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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