Capital One Financial (COF.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 15% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Capital One Financial (COF.US) – stock price at 220.39 $, August 2026
Capital One Financial stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Capital One Financial Price Target 2026: Analysts See 17% Upside

The average price target for Capital One Financial is $256.95. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 16,59% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Capital One Financial overvalued or undervalued?

Capital One Financial is currently undervalued with a gap of 16.6% relative to the price target.


The current price is $220.39, which places Capital One Financial in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $231.26, and overvalued when the price exceeds $282.65.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Capital One Financial, the fair value range lies between $231.26 and $282.65.


See the full price target analysis for Capital One Financial →

Analyst Ratings for Capital One Financial stock in 2026: Buy

23 analysts cover Capital One Financial. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 82.6% recommend buying. The average price target is $256.95, which gives an upside of 16.6% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.43/5)
Strong Buy
14 (60.9%)
Buy
5 (21.7%)
Hold
4 (17.4%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.43 out of 5 based on 23 analysts

About Capital One Financial – Credit Services

Capital One Financial Corporation er en stor spiller inden for finansielle ydelser. De tjener primært penge på tre områder: kreditkort, forbrugerbank og erhvervsbank. Capital One driver forretning ved at tilbyde alt fra almindelige indlånskonti og opsparing til lån. Deres mest kendte produkter er nok deres kreditkort, men de giver også billån og finansiering til erhvervsejendomme. Capital One betjener både almindelige kunder, små virksomheder og store erhvervsklienter. De har en bred geografisk rækkevidde og opererer i USA, Canada og Storbritannien. Kunderne møder dem gennem digitale kanaler, fysiske filialer og deres særlige caféer. Virksomheden blev etableret i 1994. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Capital One Financial

$ 136B Market cap
$ 48,1B Revenue
Credit Services Industry
11.99 P/E
2.83 P/S
1.13 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Capital One Financial?

Value stock Quality stock

Capital One Financial is classified as a value stock and quality stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, strong financial health (Piotroski 8/9).

Score Overview for Capital One Financial

💰 Value Score 92/100 (Very High)
⭐ Quality Score 87/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 66/100 (High)
📊 Total Score 81/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in Capital One Financial that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 706% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.

📈 Valuation

Capital One Financial trades at a P/E ratio of 12.0, which is below the market average and can point to an attractive price. The forward P/E is 10.4 (13% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 2.8. The P/B ratio is 1.1. The PEG ratio is 0.22 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Capital One Financial has a profit margin of 21.9% (excellent) and an operating margin of 33.6%. Return on equity (ROE) is 9.0%. Return on assets (ROA) is 1.5%. The latest quarterly earnings grew -3.2% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 8 out of 9 — excellent financial health. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 706.4% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 2.36%.

Capital One Financial Dividend 2026: 1.4% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Capital One Financial in 2026

Dividend yield
1.38%
Dividend per share
0.80 USD
Payout ratio
16.0%
Low
Dividend growth (5 years)
+1,200.0%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
2.47 USD

When does Capital One Financial pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
August 17, 2026
Next dividend payment
September 1, 2026
Latest payment date
September 1, 2026

How much does Capital One Financial pay in dividends?

Capital One Financial pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.80 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 1.38%. Over the last 5 years, the annual dividend has grown by 1,200.0%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 16.0%, which is low. This suggests the company prioritizes reinvesting in growth over dividend payments. There is good room to raise the dividend in the future.

Historical Dividend Payments for Capital One Financial

We have registered dividend payments for Capital One Financial since 2020-08-07. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 33 times, most recently on 2026-08-17. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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Insider Trading in Capital One Financial 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Capital One Financial have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 11,930,333 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Mouadeb Mark Daniel, Cooper Matthew W, Hanson Jason P. and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 11 sales. A net 5,338,051 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 11,930,333 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: Mouadeb Mark Daniel sold 1,183 shares at 220 $ each on 2026-08-04.

Who is selling: Mouadeb Mark Daniel, Cooper Matthew W, Hanson Jason P., Raghu Ravi, Golden Timothy P and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Capital One Financial (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Capital One Financial. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-04 Mouadeb Mark Daniel Sell 1,183 220 260,260
2026-08-04 Cooper Matthew W Sell 3,500 219 767,655
2026-08-03 Mouadeb Mark Daniel Sell 690 215 148,350
2026-08-01 Hanson Jason P. Sell 2,014 209 420,946
2026-07-31 Raghu Ravi Sell 3,462 211 729,443
2026-07-29 Golden Timothy P Sell 3,487 211 735,757
2026-07-07 Cooper Matthew W Sell 3,500 208 728,000
2026-06-02 Cooper Matthew W Sell 3,500 183 641,760
2026-05-13 Haggerty Kaitlin Sell 119 183 21,728
2026-05-12 Haggerty Kaitlin Sell 1,307 184 240,397

Who is buying and selling Capital One Financial shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Mouadeb Mark Daniel, Cooper Matthew W, Hanson Jason P., Raghu Ravi, Golden Timothy P and others. In total, 11,930,333 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Capital One Financial Short Selling 2026: 2.4% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 2.4% of the free float
Short % of free float
2.4%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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2.4%

When Does Capital One Financial Report Earnings – Next Date: 10/20/2026

The next earnings report from Capital One Financial is scheduled for October 20, 2026, after the market closes. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on September 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Capital One Financial 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Capital One Financial (COF.US) – RSI 67, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Capital One Financial technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Capital One Financial Corporation

Capital One Financial Corporation is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $221.63 is 6.4% above the 20-day average ($208.22). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 11.3% above the 50-day average ($199.05). Long term, the stock is 7.4% above the 200-day average ($206.45), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (199.05) is below the 200-day average (206.45), which is a classic bearish signal for Capital One Financial Corporation.

Is Capital One Financial Corporation overbought or oversold?

Capital One Financial Corporation has an RSI of 67.4. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for Capital One Financial Corporation

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (4.975), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (3.709) by 1.266, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (0.788), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-3.080) by 3.868, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly MACD are positive and above their signal lines. Trend and momentum confirm each other across time horizons – the strongest bullish signal.

Risk Profile for Capital One Financial Corporation

Capital One Financial Corporation has an annual standard deviation of 32.4%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk. There is some volatility, but the price is relatively stable.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Capital One Financial Corporation

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (4.975). Weekly bullish (0.788).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 67.4 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Capital One Financial stock in 2026

Should you buy Capital One Financial stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Capital One Financial is currently BUY. Capital One Financial trades at $220.39 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 4.975 with rising momentum (signal: 3.709); RSI is at 67.4 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $256.95 points to 16.6% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Capital One Financial stock?
The average analyst price target for Capital One Financial is $256.95. The current price is $220.39, which gives an upside of 16.6%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $231.26 and $282.65.
Is Capital One Financial a dividend stock?
Yes, Capital One Financial is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 1.38%. The latest dividend was $0.80 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 8/17/2026. The payout ratio is 16.0%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 9/1/2026.
When does Capital One Financial pay a dividend in 2026?
Capital One Financial pays its next dividend on 9/1/2026. The latest dividend was $0.80 per share with an ex-dividend date of 8/17/2026. The dividend yield is 1.38%. The payout ratio of 16.0% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Capital One Financial stock?
Capital One Financial is rated as a stock with moderately low risk. the annual standard deviation is 32.4%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk.
Is Capital One Financial overvalued?
No, Capital One Financial is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (16.6% upside). Capital One Financial has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 12.0 (moderately valued), a P/S ratio of 2.8, a P/B ratio of 1.1. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 16.6%.
Is Capital One Financial overbought?
No, Capital One Financial is not overbought. RSI is at 67.4 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 67.4 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 5.8% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Capital One Financial earnings report?
Capital One Financial reports its next earnings on October 20, 2026. The stock currently trades at $220.39. With a P/E ratio of 12.0, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations. The RSI is at 67.4, so the report can reinforce the current technical trend.
Is Capital One Financial shorted?
Yes, Capital One Financial is shorted with 2.4% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Capital One Financial stock?
No, insiders are not buying Capital One Financial shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 11 sales. On a net basis, 5,338,051 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 11,930,333 $ sold. Active sellers include Mouadeb Mark Daniel, Cooper Matthew W, Hanson Jason P. and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Capital One Financial a good stock?
Based on our total score, Capital One Financial is rated as a fantastic stock with a total score of 82 out of 100. The stock scores exceptionally high on value, quality and momentum – it is among the best 18% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 92/100, Quality: 87/100, Momentum: 66/100. In addition: analysts see 16.6% upside to the price target; a dividend of 1.38%; technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether Capital One Financial is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Capital One Financial stock?
The outlook for Capital One Financial based on current data: the average analyst price target is $256.95 (+16.6%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on 10/20/2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 12.0 (low – a possible value stock). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Capital One Financial stock rising?
Capital One Financial is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 5.8% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Capital One Financial go?
The average analyst price target for Capital One Financial is $256.95, which corresponds to a potential gain of 16.6% from the current price of $220.39. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Capital One Financial fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Capital One Financial. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Capital One Financial do?
Capital One Financial Corporation er en stor spiller inden for finansielle ydelser. De tjener primært penge på tre områder: kreditkort, forbrugerbank og erhvervsbank. Capital One driver forretning ved at tilbyde alt fra almindelige indlånskonti og opsparing til lån. Deres mest... The company belongs to the Financiel service sector, more specifically the Credit Services industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Capital One Financial as an investment.
Did Capital One Financial raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Capital One Financial. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Capital One Financial making money or losing money?
Yes, Capital One Financial is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 21.9% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 33.6%. At a P/E ratio of 12.0, you currently pay 12.0 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Capital One Financial go bankrupt?
Altman Z2 is not used for banks and financial companies — their balance sheet is built on debt (that is the business model), so the model would wrongly classify a healthy bank as distressed. For Capital One Financial, look instead at the capital base (e.g. the core capital ratio), loan losses and earnings power.
Does Capital One Financial have a lot of debt?
Yes, Capital One Financial has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 706%. For the financiel service sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.