Last Updated: 07 Nov 2024
Executive Summary
Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) is a leading American bank holding company with a market capitalization of $63.3 billion. The company's financial performance has been solid, with revenue and earnings growth in recent quarters. Analysts are generally positive on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $167.6.
Company Overview
Capital One Financial Corporation is headquartered in McLean, Virginia and operates primarily in the United States. The company offers a wide range of financial products and services, including credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings accounts. Capital One has a strong brand presence and a large customer base.
Fundamental Analysis
Capital One's financial performance has been solid in recent years. The company's revenue has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% over the past five years, and its earnings per share (EPS) have grown at a CAGR of 10.2%. The company's profit margin is 16.5%, and its return on equity (ROE) is 7.48%.
Capital One's balance sheet is also strong. The company has a low level of debt and a high level of capital. The company's Tier 1 capital ratio is 10.5%, which is well above the regulatory minimum.
Technical Analysis
Capital One's stock price has been trending higher in recent months. The stock is currently trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The stock's relative strength index (RSI) is 60, which indicates that the stock is overbought.
Short Term Outlook
The short-term outlook for Capital One's stock is positive. The stock is trading above its moving averages and its RSI is overbought. This indicates that the stock is likely to continue to rise in the short term.
Long Term Outlook
The long-term outlook for Capital One's stock is also positive. The company has a strong financial position and a growing customer base. The company is also well-positioned to benefit from the rising interest rate environment.
Analyst Recommendations
Analysts are generally positive on Capital One's stock. The consensus rating for the stock is "Hold" and the average target price is $167.6. Four analysts have a "Strong Buy" rating on the stock, four analysts have a "Buy" rating, 11 analysts have a "Hold" rating, two analysts have a "Sell" rating, and zero analysts have a "Strong Sell" rating.
