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COF·Capital One Financial Corporation

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After Hours
High
$213.49
Open
$206.44
Market Cap
128.12B
52W High
$259.64
Low
$203.11
P. Close
$206.22
P/E
39.75
52W Low
$174.24
Fwd P/E
-
DailyIQ Est.
$265.46
Technical Score (1D)
68
BUY
News Sentiment
74
BULLISH
Capital One’s latest earnings outlook remains a hold, underscoring that the bank sees only modest valuation upside while flagging continued margin compression as a key risk. The credit profile is improving, largely because the Discover integration is delivering higher‑quality loan balances and lower default rates. However, the firm’s caution about net‑interest‑margin pressure suggests that earnings growth may be capped in the near term. For the next 1–10 trading days, this balance of improving credit and tightening margins will likely keep the stock’s price range tight, as investors weigh the potential upside of a stronger loan book against the downside of a shrinking margin. Traders should watch the bank’s daily net‑interest‑margin figures for any signs of early improvement or further decline. Additionally, any updates on the Discover integration milestones—such as the completion of key technology or customer‑acquisition targets—could shift sentiment toward a more bullish stance. If margin trends remain flat or worsen, the hold rating may be reinforced or even downgraded, tightening the valuation range. Conversely, a surprise margin rebound or a faster-than‑expected integration pace could lift the outlook to a buy. Keep an eye on the next earnings release for guidance on projected NIM and any new initiatives aimed at offsetting margin pressure.
Earnings Summary
Capital One Financial Corporation, a diversified financial services holding company, operates through Credit Card, Consumer Banking, and Commercial Banking segments, offering deposit accounts, loans, and digital banking solutions across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom; it sits within the broader financial services sector and specifically the credit services industry. In the most recent two quarters, Q1 2026 and Q2 2026, the company posted EPS of $4.42 and $5.81 respectively, up from $3.86 in Q4 2025 and $5.95 in Q3 2025, while revenue rose from $15.583 billion in Q4 2025 to $15.231 billion in Q1 2026 and then to $15.85 billion in Q2 2026, indicating a modest rebound after a slight dip; the firm has consistently beat earnings estimates in four of the last seven quarters, though it missed in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, reflecting a pattern of strong top‑line growth tempered by margin pressures. Historically, Capital One has delivered robust YoY revenue growth—over 50% year‑on‑year in Q4 2025 versus Q4 2024 and a 52% increase in Q1 2026 versus Q1 2025—while EPS has grown at a slower but steady pace, with a 25% YoY rise in Q4 2025 and incremental gains in subsequent quarters; the company’s earnings trajectory shows that revenue expansion often coincides with EPS gains, yet margin compression can offset profitability, as seen in the recent misses. Recent news highlights that the Discover integration is improving loan quality and default rates, yet net‑interest‑margin pressure remains a key risk, with analysts urging close monitoring of daily NIM figures; the upcoming Q2 earnings release is expected to shed light on the drivers of a 52.3% YoY revenue surge that fell short of expectations, while cost‑control initiatives and regulatory scrutiny over a pending data‑breach settlement could influence future margins. Investors should watch for any early signs of NIM improvement, progress on Discover integration milestones, and the impact of regulatory or legal developments on cost structure, as these factors will likely shape the next earnings cycle and the company’s valuation outlook.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$3.37$4.10$4.83$5.56$6.29Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$4.82$5.81+20.6%
Q1'26$4.57$4.42-3.3%
Q4'25$4.15$3.86-6.9%
Q3'25$4.36$5.95+36.4%
Q2'25$3.70$5.48+48.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$12.0B$13.1B$14.2B$15.3B$16.4BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$15.9B$15.8B-0.5%
Q1'26$15.4B$15.2B-0.9%
Q4'25$15.6B$15.6B-0.3%
Q3'25 - $15.4B -
Q2'25 - $12.5B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

COF Stock Snapshot

COF is currently trading at $206.25, giving Capital One Financial Corporation a market cap of 128.12B and a P/E ratio of 39.8. Today's range spans $203.11–$213.49, with shares opening at $206.44 and moving up $0.03 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 68/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 74/100.

Over the past year COF has traded between $174.24 and $259.64 - the current price is +18.4% off the 52-week low and -20.6% from the high. 31 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $256.09 (range $214.00–$310.00), implying upside of +24.2%.

Algorithmic and quant fund activity in COF tends to intensify when the technical score crosses the 68/100 threshold - systematic models in large-cap Financial Services names trigger entry signals at these levels, adding momentum to what may have started as fundamental-driven buying. Signal: BUY. Sentiment: bullish (74/100). Price: $206.25 (in the lower half of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 39.8. Annual range: $174.24–$259.64.

The combination of a BUY signal (68/100) and bullish news sentiment (74/100) puts COF on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 128.12B in Financial Services market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $206.25 (in the lower half of its 52-week range in the $174.24–$259.64 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.