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Capital One Financial (COF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$187.06 +4.42 (+2.42%)
(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

Capital One Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
11
Buy
7

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Capital One Financial in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 18 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for COF.

Consensus Price Target

$160.18
-14.37% Downside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Capital One Financial, the average price target is $160.18. The highest price target for COF is $205.00, while the lowest price target for COF is $120.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -14.37% from the current price of $187.06.
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COF Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/25/23 to 11/24/24
1 Month Ago
10/26/23 to 10/25/24
3 Months Ago
8/27/23 to 8/26/24
1 Year Ago
11/25/22 to 11/25/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$160.18$152.39$145.89$105.51
Forecasted Upside-14.37% Downside-5.53% Downside2.37% Upside-0.99% Downside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

COF Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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COF Price Targets by Month

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Capital One Financial Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCapital One FinancialFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.39
2.49
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-14.37% Downside10.30% Upside7.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/19/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$182.00 ➝ $205.00+12.80%
10/30/2024Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$163.00 ➝ $184.00+10.00%
10/25/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$150.00 ➝ $160.00-2.30%
10/25/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$145.00 ➝ $150.00-2.08%
10/8/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$154.00 ➝ $158.00+4.71%
10/7/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$156.00 ➝ $157.00+3.34%
9/20/2024Citigroup
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$190.00+24.10%
7/24/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$158.00 ➝ $161.00+10.57%
6/7/2024BTIG Research
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V. Caintic
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Initiated CoverageNeutral
6/6/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$145.00 ➝ $165.00+21.79%
4/10/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$160.00 ➝ $165.00+17.98%
4/4/2024Wolfe Research
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 UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$189.00+31.93%
3/27/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$159.00+11.78%
2/29/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$132.00 ➝ $140.00+1.71%
2/23/2024Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$126.00 ➝ $142.00+4.60%
1/29/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$124.00 ➝ $125.00-9.99%
1/10/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Initiated CoverageHold$153.00+15.10%
12/13/2023Morgan Stanley
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 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$87.00 ➝ $120.00-0.24%
11/1/2023TD Cowen
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 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$106.00+6.23%
10/13/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageReduce$84.00-13.31%
7/21/2023Stephens
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 Boost Target$80.00 ➝ $87.00-25.31%
4/28/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower Target$112.00 ➝ $108.00+12.51%
3/2/2023Odeon Capital Group
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 DowngradeHold ➝ Sell$94.20-13.24%

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Should I Buy Capital One Financial Stock? COF Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Capital One Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Capital One Financial
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Capital One Financial Co.:

  • Capital One Financial Co.'s stock price is currently trading at $152.00, showing stability and potential for growth.
  • Capital One Financial Co. has a low payout ratio of 18.79%, indicating the company has room to increase dividends or reinvest in the business.
  • Analysts have set a consensus price target of $148.00, suggesting potential upside for investors.
  • Capital One Financial Co. offers a dividend yield of 1.59%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
  • The company operates in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, diversifying its revenue streams and reducing geographic risk.

Capital One Financial
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Capital One Financial Co. for these reasons:

  • Capital One Financial Co.'s stock has a beta of 1.44, indicating higher volatility compared to the market average.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.81, which may pose risks in times of economic downturns or rising interest rates.
  • Despite a consensus rating of "Hold," there is a sell rating from one analyst, signaling potential concerns about the company's performance.
  • Capital One Financial Co.'s 52-week high of $154.18 may indicate a near-term resistance level for the stock price.
  • The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 11.86 may suggest the stock is currently trading at a premium compared to industry peers.

COF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Capital One Financial is $160.18, with a high forecast of $205.00 and a low forecast of $120.00.

18 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Capital One Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" COF shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in COF, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Capital One Financial's stock has a predicted downside of -14.37% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Capital One Financial has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, and The Goldman Sachs Group in the past 90 days.

Capital One Financial also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.

Analysts like Capital One Financial less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Capital One Financial is 2.39 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.49. Learn more on how COF compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:COF) was last updated on 11/24/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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