Eagle Capital Management Reduces $30M in Capital One Financial Corporation ($COF)
Eagle Capital Management trimmed its position in Capital One, reducing its holdings by 149,498 shares.
Key Points
- Eagle Capital Management reduced its stake in Capital One by 149,498 shares, now holding 6,566,595 shares worth $1.21 billion.
- Capital One Financial has a market cap of $114.96 billion and trades near $184.73 with a P/E ratio of 56.67.
- Analysts maintain a positive outlook, with recent price targets ranging from $213 to $273 per share.
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Eagle Capital Management recently trimmed its stake in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF). The fund reduced its holdings by 149,498 shares, now holding a total of 6,566,595 shares valued at approximately $1.21 billion. This change was reported in its latest 13F filing with the SEC, which reflects positions as of the end of the reporting period.
What Changed in Eagle Capital Management's Capital One Position
Eagle Capital Management trimmed its position in Capital One Financial by 149,498 shares, a decrease of about 2.23%. Before this move, the fund held 6,716,093 shares, and after the reduction, it reported holding 6,566,595 shares. The adjusted holdings are valued at approximately $1.21 billion as per the latest filing.
Other Institutional Activity in Capital One
Among other institutional investors, BlackRock, Inc. reduced its position by 187,025 shares, ending with 50,818,226 shares valued at about $9.27 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC maintained its position, holding 40,509,585 shares worth approximately $7.39 billion. State Street Corp also reduced its holdings by 319,424 shares, now holding 27,553,903 shares valued at $5.03 billion. In contrast, JPMorgan Chase & Co increased its holdings by 451,480 shares, bringing its total to 17,355,846 shares worth $3.09 billion.
Capital One Financial Corporation Stock Down 7.0%
Shares of Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) traded near $184.73. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $114.96 billion and a P/E ratio of 56.67. Its forward P/E is significantly lower at 7.61, suggesting expectations of growth. The stock's 52-week range is between $174.24 and $259.64, with a 50-day moving average of $189.34 and a 200-day moving average of $210.37. Capital One's beta is 1.037, indicating its volatility is slightly above the market average.
$COF stock price
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Recent Earnings
For its recent earnings, Capital One reported revenues of $36.31 billion, with a revenue growth rate of 46.3%. The company achieved an EPS of $3.26, a net margin of 8.88%, and a return on equity of 3.26%. The next earnings release is scheduled for April 21, 2026.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
2 target cuts vs 1 raises.
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EPS & revenue
EPS missed estimates by 3.9%. Revenue beat estimates by 24.5%.
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Profit surprise
Operating income missed by 63 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Bar was high, analysts already very bullish.
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Analyst signal
1 target raise, 2 target cuts.
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Earnings quality
Gross margin up 0.9 points. Operating margin up 1.1 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
Capital One reported stronger revenue than expected at $19.3 billion, driven by the Discover acquisition, though earnings per share of $4.42 missed the $4.61 consensus slightly. Credit quality remained strong with card charge-offs improving 109 basis points year-over-year to 5.1 percent and auto delinquencies improving 72 basis points. The company closed the Brex acquisition for about $4.5 billion in April and is investing to grow these new businesses while completing the Discover technology integration.
Guidance Capital One reaffirmed that earnings power after the Discover deal integration would match expectations from when the deal was announced, including Brex and travel business. They expect expense synergies to come mostly in the second half of 2026 and into 2027 as technology conversions complete. The company plans to continue investing heavily in growth opportunities including Brex, travel, and converting Discover customers onto Capital One platforms.
Very weak report. The release materially worsened the forward outlook.
Dividend
Capital One offers an annual dividend rate of $3.20, yielding 1.76%. The company's dividend payout ratio is relatively high at 86.12%, which indicates a significant portion of earnings is returned to shareholders.
Insider Buying and Selling at Capital One Financial Corporation
Recent insider transactions include planned sales by Matthew Cooper, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, who sold a total of 7,000 shares on two occasions in May and June 2026. Kaitlin Haggerty, Chief Human Resources Officer, sold 1,426 shares in May 2026. Additionally, Michael Shepherd and Francois Locoh-Donou each bought 1,294 shares in early May 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On April 23, 2026, Truist Securities maintained a 'buy' rating with a price target of $255. Barclays also maintained a 'buy' rating on April 22, 2026, with a target of $250. BTIG reiterated its 'buy' rating with a target of $224, while Morgan Stanley set a target of $273 on April 16, 2026. Analysts generally maintain a positive outlook, with a consensus 'buy' recommendation and an average target price of $254.67.
About Capital One Financial Corporation
Capital One Financial Corporation is a financial services company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Founded in 1988, it operates through three main segments: Credit Card, Consumer Banking, and Commercial Banking. The company provides a wide range of financial products and services, including credit cards, loans, and banking services. Under the leadership of CEO Richard D. Fairbank, Capital One serves customers across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, employing approximately 77,100 people.
Bottom Line
Eagle Capital Management's decision to trim its stake in Capital One Financial is part of a broader trend among institutional investors. While the 13F filing provides a snapshot of past positions, it may not reflect the current holdings. Investors often track these filings to gauge institutional sentiment and potential future stock movements. Capital One's strong earnings growth and positive analyst ratings suggest continued interest in the stock.
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