Capital One Financial Receives 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

The financial services provider's stock is covered by 22 brokerages with a consensus recommendation.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 9:52am

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Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) has received an average recommendation of 'Moderate Buy' from the twenty-two brokerages that are covering the company, according to MarketBeat Ratings. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, fifteen have given a buy recommendation, and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 1-year price target among brokers is $274.70.

Why it matters

The consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating and price target from analysts covering Capital One Financial suggest the stock is viewed as a solid investment opportunity. As a major financial services provider, Capital One's performance is closely watched by the market and can provide insights into the broader banking and credit card industry.

The details

The analysts' ratings and price targets for Capital One Financial cover a range of perspectives. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on the stock from $265 to $280 and gave it an 'overweight' rating, while Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective from $280 to $300 and maintained an 'overweight' rating. On the other hand, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price from $237 to $256 but kept a 'neutral' rating, and Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price target from $263 to $256 while also holding a 'hold' rating.

  • Capital One Financial last reported earnings on January 22, 2026.
  • The company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.80 on March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 19, 2026.

The players

Capital One Financial Corporation

A diversified bank holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. The company's core businesses include credit card lending, consumer and commercial banking, and auto finance.

Wells Fargo & Company

One of the brokerages covering Capital One Financial, which raised their price target on the stock and maintained an 'overweight' rating.

Morgan Stanley

Another brokerage covering Capital One Financial, which boosted their price objective on the stock while keeping an 'overweight' rating.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

A brokerage that raised their target price on Capital One Financial but kept a 'neutral' rating on the stock.

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

A brokerage that dropped their price target on Capital One Financial and maintained a 'hold' rating.

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