Wealthfront Advisers Adds $17M in Capital One Financial Corporation ($COF)

Wealthfront Advisers has boosted its position in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) by 76.7%, according to its latest 13F filing with the SEC. The firm added 82,115 shares, bringing its total holdings to 189,244 shares, valued at about $37.97 million as of the end of the reporting period.

What Changed in Wealthfront Advisers' Capital One Position

Wealthfront Advisers significantly increased its stake in Capital One Financial, growing its holdings from 107,129 shares to 189,244 shares. This addition of 82,115 shares represents a 76.7% increase, with the position now valued at approximately $37.97 million.

Other Institutional Activity in Capital One

In other institutional activity, BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 187,025 shares, ending with 50,818,226 shares valued at around $9.27 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC maintained its stake at 40,509,585 shares, worth roughly $7.39 billion. State Street Corp decreased its holdings by 319,424 shares, resulting in 27,553,903 shares valued at approximately $5.03 billion. Capital World Investors cut its stake by 6,614,887 shares, leaving it with 18,120,639 shares valued at about $3.30 billion. Meanwhile, JPMorgan Chase & Co increased its position by 451,480 shares, ending with 17,355,846 shares worth about $3.09 billion.

Capital One Financial Corporation Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) recently traded near $200.62. The company has a market cap of approximately $124.84 billion, with a forward P/E ratio of 8.26 and a beta of 1.037. The stock's 52-week range is between $174.24 and $259.64, with a 50-day moving average of $189.93 and a 200-day moving average of $209.89.

Recent Earnings

Capital One reported revenues of about $36.31 billion, with a revenue growth rate of 46.3%. The company's earnings per share stood at $3.25, while it achieved a net margin of 8.88% and a return on equity of 3.26%. The next earnings release is scheduled for July 21, 2026.

Dividend

Capital One pays an annual dividend rate of $3.20, yielding 1.6%. The dividend payout ratio is 86.12%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Capital One Financial Corporation

Recent insider transactions include planned sales by Matthew Cooper, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, who sold 3,500 shares on June 2, 2026, at an average price of $183.36 under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. Kaitlin Haggerty, Chief Human Resources Officer, sold 119 shares at $182.59 on May 13, 2026, also under a planned sale.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On April 23, 2026, Truist Securities maintained a 'buy' rating on Capital One with a price target of $255. Barclays also kept a 'buy' rating with a $250 target on April 22, while BTIG reiterated a 'buy' with a $224 target. Overall, analysts have a consensus 'buy' recommendation with a target mean price of $254.67 based on 21 opinions.

About Capital One Financial Corporation

Capital One Financial Corporation, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is a financial services holding company. It offers a range of financial products and services across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through three segments: Credit Card, Consumer Banking, and Commercial Banking. Led by CEO Richard D. Fairbank, Capital One serves consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients through various channels including digital platforms and physical locations.

Bottom Line

Wealthfront Advisers' significant increase in its stake in Capital One Financial suggests a strong interest in the company. Investors often track such 13F filings to gauge institutional sentiment, though it's important to remember these filings reflect past positions. With a solid market presence and analyst endorsements, Capital One remains a notable player in the financial services sector.