COF stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Capital One Financial Corporation currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $257.36 — +19.0% versus the last price of $216.24. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
COF historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in COF.
COF annual returns by year
Congress trading in COF
15 members of Congress have disclosed trading COF — 18 purchases and 13 sales worth an estimated $464,000. Most recent disclosure: Feb 10, 2026.
See who in Congress traded COF →Insider activity in COF
COF's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 16 sales ($7.7M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 17, 2026.
| Aug 17, 2026 | Dean Lia | Pres, Banking & Prem. Products | Sell | $494,340 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Dean Lia | Pres, Banking & Prem. Products | Sell | $226 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Karam Celia | Pres, Retail Bank | Sell | $425,556 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Karam Celia | Pres, Retail Bank | Sell | $226 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Mouadeb Mark Daniel | President, Card | Sell | $269,775 |
About Capital One Financial Corporation
Capital One Financial Corporation operates as the financial services holding company for the Capital One, National Association, which engages in the provision of various financial products and services in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It operates through three segments: Credit Card, Consumer Banking, and Commercial Banking. The company accepts checking accounts, money market deposits, negotiable order of withdrawals, savings deposits, time deposits, and sweep accounts. Its loan products include credit card and personal loans; auto and retail banking loans; and commercial and multifamily real estate, and commercial and industrial loans. The company offers credit and debit card products; bank lending; and provides advisory, capital markets, net interchange, treasury management, and depository services. It serves consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients through digital channels, branches, cafés, and other distribution channels located in New York, Louisiana, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. Capital One Financial Corporation was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
COF Key Statistics
COF in plain English
- P/E ratio (11.9) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of COF's yearly profit. That's on the low side, which can mean it's cheap — or that the market is worried.
- ROE (9.03%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (21.87%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.48%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
COF stock: frequently asked questions
What is Capital One Financial Corporation's stock price today?
Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) last traded at $216.24 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $174.24 and $259.64.
Is COF stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on COF is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $257.36 — about +19.0% versus the current price of $216.24. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in COF 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Capital One Financial Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $3,595 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 259%, or 13.7% per year.
Does COF pay a dividend?
Yes. Capital One Financial Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.48% per year at today's share price.
What is COF's P/E ratio?
COF trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 11.9, and 9.0 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade COF stock?
Yes — 15 members of Congress have disclosed trades in COF under the STOCK Act, totaling 18 purchases and 13 sales worth an estimated $464,000.
What is Capital One Financial Corporation's ticker symbol?
Capital One Financial Corporation trades under the ticker symbol COF on the NYSE.
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