News Summary
Capital One Financial Corporation has experienced a significant investment boost from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, which increased its stake by 226%. Other institutional investors are joining the trend, sparking interest in Capital One’s growth potential. Despite some insider selling, the company’s stock price has shown resilience, and analysts maintain an optimistic outlook with improved earnings forecasts and a new quarterly dividend announcement.
Texas – The Teacher Retirement System of Texas has significantly boosted its investment in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) by 226.0% in the first quarter of this fiscal year. The system acquired an additional 50,907 shares, bringing its total holdings to 73,430 shares, which are valued at approximately $13,166,000 as of the end of the most recent quarter.
This investment surge occurs within a broader trend among institutional investors, who currently hold 89.84% of Capital One Financial’s stock. Other hedge funds have also adjusted their positions in the company, with SBI Securities Co. Ltd. purchasing a new stake valued at $32,000 in the fourth quarter, while Beacon Capital Management LLC increased its holdings by 118.3% in the same period. They now own 179 shares also valued at $32,000. Additionally, Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp acquired a new stake worth approximately $41,000, Rossby Financial LLC added a new stake worth $48,000, and Bernard Wealth Management Corp entered with a new position valued at $54,000 in the first quarter.
Stock Performance
Capital One Financial’s shares trade at $220.94, reflecting a modest increase of $2.13 during midday trading on Friday. A total of 1,856,041 shares were traded, which is below the average volume of 3,608,043 shares. The company’s stock has shown significant volatility, with a 52-week low of $128.23 and a high of $221.95.
The investment metrics for Capital One Financial reveal a quick ratio of 0.97 and a current ratio of 0.98, indicating its capability to cover short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. Furthermore, the company’s debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.65, demonstrating moderate leverage.
Financial Highlights
In the latest quarter, Capital One Financial reported earnings per share of $4.06, beating analysts’ expectations by $0.31. However, the company’s revenue for the quarter was $10 billion, falling slightly short of the anticipated $10.07 billion. The company also disclosed a return on equity of 9.63% and a net margin of 9.65%.
Looking ahead, analysts project that Capital One Financial will achieve an earnings per share of 15.65 for the current fiscal year.
Dividend Information
On a positive note, Capital One has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.60, scheduled for payment on June 5, which offers an annual yield of 1.09%. The payout ratio for this dividend is reported at 20.15%, indicating a sustainable dividend policy.
Analyst Ratings
Recent evaluations of Capital One Financial have remained positive. Barclays has maintained an “overweight” rating with a price target of $253. Wells Fargo recently increased its price target from $210 to $225 while retaining an “overweight” rating. Baird also upgraded its position to “strong-buy,” and Truist Financial raised its target price from $215 to $225 with a “buy” rating. Currently, the consensus rating stands at “Moderate Buy” with an average price target of $215.86.
Insider Transactions
In recent insider trading activity, Michael Zamsky sold 9,560 shares on May 12 at an average price of $199.40, amounting to $1,906,264 and representing a 32.24% decrease in his ownership. Similarly, Director Ann F. Hackett transferred 1,658 shares on the same day at an average price of $198.70, totaling $329,444.60 and indicating a 2.86% reduction in her holdings. Collectively, corporate insiders own 1.26% of the company’s stock.
As these developments unfold, Capital One Financial continues to solidify its position within the financial sector, demonstrating both resilience and growth potential.
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
- MarketBeat: Texas Teacher Retirement System Acquires Capital One Shares
- MarketBeat: Xcel Wealth Management Buys Capital One Shares
- Alternatives Watch: Texas Teachers’ Allocations in Private Equity
- Pensions & Investments: Texas Teachers’ Commitments
- IPE Real Assets: Texas Teachers Invests with PIMCO
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