Capital One Insider Sells $204K in Shares

Celia Karam, a Capital One Financial insider, sold over 1,000 shares of the company's stock.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:43pm

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Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) insider Celia Karam sold 1,099 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $185.61, for a total transaction of $203,985.39. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 63,323 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $11,753,382.03.

Why it matters

Insider transactions can provide valuable insights into a company's performance and the confidence of its leadership. This sale represents a 1.71% decrease in Karam's ownership stake, which could signal a shift in her outlook on Capital One's prospects.

The details

The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which allows insiders to schedule stock sales in advance and avoid allegations of insider trading. Karam also recently sold 2,108 shares of Capital One stock on February 2nd for $460,071.

  • The stock sale occurred on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
  • Karam previously sold 2,108 shares on Monday, February 2, 2026.

The players

Celia Karam

A Capital One Financial insider who sold over 1,000 shares of the company's stock.

Capital One Financial Corporation

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

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What they’re saying

“This trade represents a 1.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock.”

— Celia Karam, Insider

The takeaway

This insider sale, while relatively small, could signal a shift in Karam's outlook on Capital One's performance. Investors will likely monitor the company's financial results and any further insider trading activity for signs of broader trends.