Capital One Finl Option Alert: Aug 15 $240 Calls at the Ask: 2396 vs 11470 OI; Earnings 7/22 After Close 

Capital One Finl Option Alert: Aug 15 $240 Calls at the Ask: 2396 @ $2.8 vs 11470 OI; Earnings 7/22 After Close Ref=$217.87

Capital One Finl (NYSE:COF) Stock

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP

Capital One Finl

Capital One is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending. Following the acquisition of Discover in 2025, the firm also has a modest personal loan business, though credit card lending still provides the majority of the bank's revenue.

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Federal Reserve

Capital One Announces Its Stress Capital Buffer Requirement Is 4.5%, Effective Oct. 1

Bank of America Securities analyst Mihir Bhatia noted on Monday that&nbsp;American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) and Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stress-test" rel="noreferrer noopener">both passed the</a> Federal Reserve Board&#8217;s 2025 Dodd-Frank Supervisory Stress Test (DFAST), the results of which were released after market close on Friday.
The Federal Reserve&#8217;s annual stress test evaluates if banks can withstand severe economic downturns, like a recession, and still operate normally. 
It checks their financial strength by estimating potential losses, revenues, and expenses under hypothetical bad conditions. The test results help the Fed set a Stress Capital Buffer (SCB), a key requirement that ensures banks have enough capital to absorb losses and continue lending.
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While not seeing the recent stress test results as a major catalyst, Bhatia views them as an &#8220;incremental positive&#8221; for Capital One. This is particularly relevant given Bhatia&#8217;s capital return bull thesis for the financial giant.
Bhatia notes that while the successful stress test outcome for Capital One was largely expected, it nonetheless &#8220;clears a bar.&#8221; Crucially, the lower SCB for Capital One is highlighted as a significant positive for the company&#8217;s prospective capital returns to shareholders.
Bhatia reiterated Buy ratings on both American Express and Capital One following the stress test results.
The analyst said Capital One&#8217;s SCB was down to 4.5% from 5.5% last year, and American Express&#8217;s was unchanged at 2.5% (the minimum).
Capital One&#8217;s results did not surprise him, given a less severe downturn in the 2025 scenario compared to 2024. Bhatia said better results were driven by better revenue performance in the 2025 test.
According to the analyst, under the severely adverse scenario, which assumes a 10% unemployment rate, American Express still produces positive earnings before taxes over the stress test period. Capital One would have negative earnings, he noted.
Bhatia noted that the Federal Reserve estimates that American Express and Capital One&#8217;s company-wide loss rates would be 11.8% and 16.4%, respectively, above last year&#8217;s results of 12.3% and 16.5%.
As per the analyst, the pure-play card issuers have first-quarter 2025 CET1 (Common equity tier 1) ratios +350bps above their minimum regulatory requirements and strong capital positions.
It&#8217;s important to note that these stress test results do not include Discover Financial Services. Capital One recently completed its acquisition of Discover Financial Services on May 18, 2025.
The company is in the process of completing internal stress tests to form its view of its medium-term capital targets, previously around 11%, Bhatia said.
With the closing of this acquisition, Capital One is no longer required to obtain prior approval for its capital choices. The company expects to complete internal stress testing in the second half of 2025, after which Bhatia anticipates a ramp-up in capital returns.
He suggests that Capital One will likely operate with a buffer to its new target during the integration process, implying elevated capital returns for some time rather than a single substantial payout.
For American Express (AXP), currently priced at $317.9, Bhatia forecasts a target price of $353. This projection is based on a 20.5x price-to-earnings (PE) multiple applied to the company&#8217;s anticipated 2026 earnings per share (EPS).
Bhatia justifies this multiple by stating it aligns with the broader market&#8217;s valuation and is further supported by AXP&#8217;s historical valuation trends and a growing confidence in the stability and resilience of its earnings.
Regarding Capital One (COF), which is currently trading at $211.01, Bhatia has set a price forecast of $233. This forecast is calculated using a 10x PE multiple applied to its 2027 EPS forecast, with the valuation then discounted back by one year.
While acknowledging that this 10x PE multiple sits at the higher end of Capital One&#8217;s historical range (which typically fluctuates between 7x and 12x), Bhatia believes it is appropriate.
The justification for this higher multiple stems from anticipated synergy realization from recent acquisitions, an optimistic outlook on credit quality, and the strength of Capital One&#8217;s cardholder base.
Price Actions: AXP stock is up 0.37% at $318.48 at last check Monday. COF is up 1.15%.
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Analyst Ratings

American Express, Capital One Pass Fed's Stress Test

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in COF often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Capital One Finl. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 55% bullish and 33% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $40,770, and 8 calls, totaling $384,869.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $190.0 to $230.0 for Capital One Finl over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Capital One Finl options trades today is 1011.5 with a total volume of 438.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Capital One Finl's big money trades within a strike price range of $190.0 to $230.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Capital One Finl 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751295700_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$18.6</td>
<td>$20.35</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$87.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$19.8</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$19.8</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$85.1K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$29.3</td>
<td>$28.3</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$52.2K</td>
<td>716</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$21.4</td>
<td>$20.4</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$43.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$40.7K</td>
<td>29</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Capital One Finl</h3>
Capital One is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending. Following the acquisition of Discover in 2025, the firm also has a modest personal loan business, though credit card lending still provides the majority of the bank's revenue.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Capital One Finl, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Capital One Finl's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 725,722, the COF's price is up by 1.12%, now at $213.37. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Capital One Finl</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $231.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Capital One Finl, which currently sits at a price target of $253. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Neutral rating on Capital One Finl, maintaining a target price of $210. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Capital One Finl

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in COF often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Capital One Finl. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 88% bullish and 11% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $27,830, and 8 calls, totaling $679,898.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $150.0 to $220.0 for Capital One Finl during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Capital One Finl's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Capital One Finl's significant trades, within a strike price range of $150.0 to $220.0, over the past month.
<h3>Capital One Finl Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750968066_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$137.8K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$135.6K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$133.5K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$133.5K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>606</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$53.0</td>
<td>$51.1</td>
<td>$52.53</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>202</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Capital One Finl</h3>
Capital One is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending. Following the acquisition of Discover in 2025, the firm also has a modest personal loan business, though credit card lending still provides the majority of the bank's revenue.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Capital One Finl, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Capital One Finl Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,139,363, with COF's price up by 1.2%, positioned at $210.53.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 26 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Capital One Finl</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $231.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Capital One Finl, which currently sits at a price target of $253. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Neutral rating on Capital One Finl with a target price of $210. 
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Behind the Scenes of Capital One Finl's Latest Options Trends

JP Morgan analyst Richard Shane maintains Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $183 to $210.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Capital One Finl, Raises Price Target to $210

Once a symbol of financial catastrophe, subprime consumers are now showing signs of resilience and spending power that defy economic uncertainties, according to Goldman Sachs, with the bank highlighting several investment opportunities tied to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color">the lower-income group. </a>
In a note issued Wednesday, Goldman Sachs analysts led by George K. Tong said U.S. subprime consumers—typically defined as individuals with credit scores below 660—are holding up better than expected despite economic headwinds such as tariffs, inflation and high interest rates.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">US Subprime Consumers Are Stronger Than You Think</h3>
"Our call is that subprime consumers are, and will remain, resilient, with positive spending growth and improving delinquency trends despite economic uncertainty," Tong said.
Consumer wealth in the bottom income quintile rose 7% year-over-year through May 2025. The labor market remains reasonably healthy, with unemployment at 4.2% in May, while debt service payments as a share of disposable income came in at 11.3%, below the 45-year average of 11.9%.
Household debt stood at 61% of nominal GDP in 2024, the lowest level since late 1999 and significantly under the 20-year average of 70%, suggesting consumers remain financially unburdened.
Goldman said subprime borrowers are actively adjusting their financial behavior by shifting away from discretionary and high-cost items, instead prioritizing essential purchases such as groceries, household goods and lower-cost alternatives. 
This disciplined approach to spending reflects a prudent response to economic uncertainty—not distress.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Subprime Credit Metrics Show Positive Signs</h3>
Recent data shows a broad improvement in credit health across cards, auto loans and personal loans, suggesting that subprime consumers are stabilizing their financial positions. 
Thirty-plus day card delinquencies among lower-income borrowers fell 0.23% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025 to 4.5%, marking a key reversal after a prolonged period of rising late payments. 
Deep subprime 60-plus day card delinquencies declined to 25.46% in May 2025, down from 27.42% a year earlier, the first sustained drop since late 2022.
In the auto segment, 60-plus day delinquencies among deep subprime borrowers slipped to 7.75% in May, now falling below the five-year average of 7.80%. This marks a turning point after nearly two years of worsening trends. 
Similarly, deep subprime personal loan delinquencies fell from 15.27% to 14.25% in May, extending the string of year-over-year improvements that began in mid-2024. 
Mortgages remain the only category showing slight deterioration, with deep subprime 90-plus day delinquencies rising to 12.92% in May, up from 11.59% a year ago, slightly above the five-year average of 12.88%. 
Yet, the investment bank notes that overall mortgage delinquency remains exceptionally low at just 0.7% of outstanding balances, reflecting the relative health of the broader housing market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Subprime Crisis? Not This Time – 8 Stocks To Watch</h3>
Goldman Sachs recommends eight stocks across various sectors that are well-positioned to benefit from this subprime resurgence:
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<li>Fair Isaac Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NASDAQ">FICO</a>) – Buy-rated, $2,244 price target With improving delinquency trends, FICO could see a pickup in credit originations and score inquiries.</li>
<li>Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) – Buy-rated, $94 PT Budget-focused consumers are helping drive growth, especially as DLTR boosts operational efficiency.</li>
<li>Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) – Buy-rated, $190 PT Steady demand for non-discretionary tobacco and ZYN products fuels growth, even in low-income segments.</li>
<li>Monster Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNST#NASDAQ">MNST</a>) – Buy-rated, $72 PT Energy drinks remain an affordable indulgence for subprime consumers, supporting revenue and margin expansion.</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) – Buy-rated, $58 PT As a leading Buy Now, Pay Later provider, AFRM is gaining from better credit and growing demand.</li>
<li>Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>) – Buy-rated, $57 PT Block's Cash App and lending business is rebounding, supported by subprime borrower stability.</li>
<li>Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) – Buy-rated, $242 PT Credit card and auto segments are seeing improving delinquency trends and potential reserve releases.</li>
<li>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>) – Buy-rated, $70 PT With 28% of loans to subprime consumers, SYF is poised to benefit from improving net charge-off and delinquency data.</li>
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President Donald Trump's bid to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has shifted at least $18 billion in costs onto consumers through higher bank fees and canceled restitution, two advocacy groups said Tuesday.
What Happened: The Student Borrower Protection Center and the Consumer Federation of America calculated the hit by tallying policies the administration halted since Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent froze <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43451675/bessent-freezes-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-work-leaving-lawsuits-against-jpmorgan-bank-of-america-capital-one-in-limbo">most CFPB activity</a> in February.
In a statement shared with Reuters, they say scrapping Obama and Biden-era plans to cap <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44833509/judge-strikes-down-biden-era-rule-capping-credit-card-late-fees-at-8">credit-card late fees</a> at $8 and overdraft charges at $5 will alone cost consumers about $15 billion a year.
The CFPB has also dropped or settled 22 enforcement cases inherited from the prior administration, including actions against JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) and Capital One (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), covering another $3 billion in alleged harm.
Earlier this month, CFPB lawyers quietly voided redress agreements with Toyota's lending arm and a major payments processor, erasing roughly $50 million owed to borrowers, the groups said.
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Across the recent three months, 5 analysts have shared their insights on Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $221.2, a high estimate of $253.00, and a low estimate of $170.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 4.54% increase from the previous average price target of $211.60.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750705250_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Capital One Finl. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Terry Ma</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$253.00</td>
<td>$212.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mihir Bhatia</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$233.00</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donald Fandetti</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Shane</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$198.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Capital One Finl. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Capital One Finl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Capital One Finl's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COF/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Capital One Finl analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Capital One Finl</h2>
Capital One is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending. Following the acquisition of Discover in 2025, the firm also has a modest personal loan business, though credit card lending still provides the majority of the bank's revenue.
<h3>Key Indicators: Capital One Finl's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Capital One Finl's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 6.36%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 13.25%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Capital One Finl's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.13%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Capital One Finl's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.27%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, Capital One Finl adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Capital One Finl Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (5 Ratings)

Barclays analyst Terry Ma maintains Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $212 to $253.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Capital One Finl, Raises Price Target to $253

Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 9.29% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.16%. Currently, Capital One Finl has a market capitalization of $126.22 billion. 
Buying $1000 In COF: If an investor had bought $1000 of COF stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,886.82 today based on a price of $197.17 for COF at the time of writing.
<h3>Capital One Finl's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750277713_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Capital One Finl Stock In The Last 5 Years

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$51.7K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$31.7K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMBC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$75.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>771</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GPN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>495</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$73.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>348</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SEZL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$38.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>273</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMND</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$51.4K</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>156</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$66.9K</td>
<td>952</td>
<td>54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$31.4K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LPLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$55.2K</td>
<td>90</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 225 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.7K, with a price of $231.0 per contract. There were 8068 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 520 contract(s) at a $14.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.7K, with a price of $61.0 per contract. There were 4362 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1160 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 157 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 716 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.2K, with a price of $105.0 per contract. There were 1174 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 771 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GPN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 94 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 74 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.5K, with a price of $480.0 per contract. There were 2876 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 495 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 94 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 131 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 43 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.4K, with a price of $563.0 per contract. There were 1662 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 348 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SEZL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEZL#NASDAQ">SEZL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 31 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 69 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.6K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 1057 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 273 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LMND (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 185 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 33 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.4K, with a price of $1560.0 per contract. There were 27 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 156 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 185 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 42 contract(s) at a $265.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.9K, with a price of $1590.0 per contract. There were 952 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 54 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 577 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.4K, with a price of $6290.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LPLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 122 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 26 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.2K, with a price of $2124.0 per contract. There were 90 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$42.4K</td>
<td>27.2K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TIGR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$40.4K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>158</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>131</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$168.6K</td>
<td>677</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$39.1K</td>
<td>569</td>
<td>47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$31.9K</td>
<td>934</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$57.2K</td>
<td>860</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PGR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SEZL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$60.9K</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 95 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 848 contract(s) at a $14.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.4K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 27207 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7831 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TIGR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIGR#NASDAQ">TIGR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 123 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 499 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.4K, with a price of $81.0 per contract. There were 6351 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1001 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 95 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 81 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 1995 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 158 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 95 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 14 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.8K, with a price of $3120.0 per contract. There were 1512 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 131 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $168.6K, with a price of $2810.0 per contract. There were 677 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 95 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 43 contract(s) at a $540.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.1K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 569 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 47 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 95 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 34 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.9K, with a price of $940.0 per contract. There were 934 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 578 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.2K, with a price of $5735.0 per contract. There were 860 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 35 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PGR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 23 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $1350.0 per contract. There were 250 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 29 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SEZL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEZL#NASDAQ">SEZL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.9K, with a price of $6090.0 per contract. There were 43 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Records from June 13, 2025 indicate that Representative Julie Johnson of Texas made a purchase of Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>), valued between $3,003 and $45,000, with the transaction dated May 15, 2025 and filed in June.
As of now, Fidelity National Info shares are trading down 0.0% at $79.35.
<h3>Representative's Recent Trading Activity</h3>
In the past three years, Julie Johnson made 268 stock trades totaling more than $366 thousand. The largest trades involved stocks like Tesla and Amazon.com. Their most notable trades made recently include key transactions: 
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Sale</li>
<li>Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Julie Johnson's recent trades:
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<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
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<td>Capital One Finl</td>
<td>COF</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>E</td>
<td>2025-05-19</td>
</tr>
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<td>Fidelity National Info</td>
<td>FIS</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-05-15</td>
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<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>MS</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-05-15</td>
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<td>Bank of New York Mellon</td>
<td>BK</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-05-15</td>
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<td>General Dynamics</td>
<td>GD</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-05-02</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
To stay updated on Julie Johnson's trades and other congressional trades, try our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/julie-johnson">government trades tool</a> for live updates!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Capital One Finl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) short percent of float has fallen 69.02% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.66 million shares sold short, which is 1.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.26 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Capital One Finl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749744039_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Capital One Finl has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Capital One Finl's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Capital One Finl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.39%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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BofA Securities analyst Mihir Bhatia said the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/credit-cards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. premium credit card</a> market is highly lucrative and one of the most competitive card markets in the world.
The analyst surveyed 2,555 individuals to gain insights into how they view premium credit card brands, what rewards are most valuable and how they use their cards.
About half of the survey respondents held a credit card with an annual fee, but only 13% of total respondents held cards with yearly fees greater than $250, which he considered &#8220;premium credit cards.&#8221;
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/04/44903362/american-express-solid-revenue-and-spending-trends-drive-analyst-optimism" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">American Express&#8217; Solid Revenue, Spending Trends Drive Analyst Optimism</a>
Bhatia noted that American Express Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) is widely viewed as the most premium credit card brand among respondents in his survey, with 62% of respondents (64% in the fiscal 2023 survey) associating the brand with premium cards.
However, the analyst said JP Morgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and Capital One Financial Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) have closed this gap, as those issuers were selected 50% and 43% of the time, respectively.
He said this contrasted with his 2023 results.
Bhatia noted that brand perceptions for Capital One (+19%) and Chase (+7%) have improved sharply.
The analyst noted that those with a premium card were already more likely to view these brands as premium.
Overall, the results suggest Amex is still viewed as an aspirational premium brand, but other issuers are gaining ground, he said.
Consumers applied for their premium card primarily to upgrade the rewards they were earning on their prior card (55% of respondents), followed by wanting to change the type of rewards, and trusting the brand, both at 44% of respondents, Bhatia noted.
The analyst noted that card points were the highest-valued credit card rewards category among premium cardholders by a wide margin.
However, among all cardholders who completed the survey, he said cash back was the most valued reward at 70% of respondents, and the closest response was card points at 37%.
Bhatia added a special question to gauge consumer opinions about Discover.
It was noted that 65% of all respondents and a surprising 79% of those with a premium card are open to getting a Discover brand card, the analyst noted. However, he said 44% of all respondents cited concerns about Discover card acceptance. Bhatia noted that this number increased to 73% when looking at those who already have a premium card.
So, while industry data suggests Discover has parity acceptance with Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) or Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), the analyst noted that Capital One will likely need to make significant investments to close the perception gap, particularly to attract premium cardholders.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$111.7K</td>
<td>20.7K</td>
<td>23.4K</td>
</tr>
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<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$69.0K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
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<td>KKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$59.0K</td>
<td>236</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
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<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>995</td>
</tr>
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<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>77.4K</td>
<td>752</td>
</tr>
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<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$103.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>163</td>
</tr>
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<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$54.2K</td>
<td>907</td>
<td>81</td>
</tr>
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<td>XYZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$66.7K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SYF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>186</td>
<td>57</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on June 13, 2025. This event was a transfer of 6943 contract(s) at a $46.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 34 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $111.7K, with a price of $16.0 per contract. There were 20711 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23467 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 39 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3000 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.0K, with a price of $23.0 per contract. There were 7403 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5772 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 193 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 41 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.0K, with a price of $1440.0 per contract. There were 236 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1813 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 11 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 5599 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 995 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 221 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.6K, with a price of $231.0 per contract. There were 77439 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 752 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 102 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $103.0K, with a price of $1030.0 per contract. There were 2181 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 163 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 39 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $365.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.2K, with a price of $1085.0 per contract. There were 907 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 81 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 221 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $900.0 per contract. There were 3251 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 70 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 221 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 47 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.7K, with a price of $1420.0 per contract. There were 2202 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SYF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 11 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 58 contract(s) at a $57.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 58 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $441.0 per contract. There were 186 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 57 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of financial companies are trading higher, supported by broad market strength, after better-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data eased concerns about an imminent economic slowdown.

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in COF often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Capital One Finl. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 54% bullish and 27% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $39,480, and 10 calls, totaling $578,154.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $125.0 and $230.0 for Capital One Finl, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Capital One Finl's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Capital One Finl's whale activity within a strike price range from $125.0 to $230.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Capital One Finl 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749052857_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$170.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td align="right">500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$76.5</td>
<td>$74.3</td>
<td>$75.97</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$75.9K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$29.6</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$29.18</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>250</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$202.50</td>
<td>$46.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">323</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>188</td>
<td align="right">750</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Capital One Finl</h3>
Capital One is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Capital One Finl, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Capital One Finl</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 911,054, the price of COF is down by -0.81%, reaching $194.05.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 48 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Capital One Finl</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $233.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Capital One Finl, which currently sits at a price target of $233. 
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A Closer Look at Capital One Finl's Options Market Dynamics

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Capital One Finl. Our analysis of options history for Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 55% of traders were bullish, while 22% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $2,211,747, and 3 were calls, valued at $193,500.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $125.0 and $200.0 for Capital One Finl, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Capital One Finl options trades today is 567.62 with a total volume of 5,519.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Capital One Finl's big money trades within a strike price range of $125.0 to $200.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Capital One Finl Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748890886_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$2.0M</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$77.9</td>
<td>$76.0</td>
<td>$76.0</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$114.0K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$38.6K</td>
<td>506</td>
<td>67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td>506</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Capital One Finl</h3>
Capital One is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Capital One Finl, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Capital One Finl Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,555,736, the price of COF is up 1.28% at $191.57. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 50 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Capital One Finl</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $233.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on Capital One Finl with a target price of $233. 
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Looking At Capital One Finl's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with COF, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for Capital One Finl.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 30% bullish and 53%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $205,110, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $382,845.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $100.0 to $210.0 for Capital One Finl over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Capital One Finl's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Capital One Finl's whale activity within a strike price range from $100.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Capital One Finl Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748455265_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.62</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$86.3K</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$86.2</td>
<td>$85.0</td>
<td>$85.67</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$85.6K</td>
<td align="right">111</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$64.1</td>
<td>$63.2</td>
<td>$63.6</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$63.6K</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/20/26</td>
<td>$30.5</td>
<td>$29.7</td>
<td>$29.97</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$59.9K</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$15.25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$45.7K</td>
<td align="right">309</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Capital One Finl</h3>
Capital One is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Capital One Finl, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Capital One Finl</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,381,707, the price of COF is down by -0.04%, reaching $191.97.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 55 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Capital One Finl</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $233.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Capital One Finl, targeting a price of $233. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Capital One Finl with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Capital One Finl

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