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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price target on Capital One Financial from $185 to $232, rating it "outperform," while Royal Bank of Canada increased its target from $190 to $200 with a "sector perform" rating. Analysts show a consensus "Moderate Buy" with a target price of $206.67, as hedge funds hold 89.84% of the stock. Capital One reported a Q4 EPS of $3.09, exceeding estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share.
Truist has lowered its price target on Capital One Financial Corp to $215 from $257 while maintaining a Buy rating. Capital One's income is primarily derived from debit and credit card issuance (66.8%), retail banking (24.1%), and commercial banking (9.1%).
Bank of America upgraded Capital One Financial to a "buy" rating with a price target increase to $235, while Argus assigned a "strong-buy" rating. The company has a "Moderate Buy" average rating from analysts, with a consensus target price of $206.67. Capital One reported a quarterly EPS of $3.09, exceeding estimates, and declared a dividend of $0.60, reflecting a 1.38% yield.
An appeals court has deemed Paige Thompson's sentence for the Capital One data theft too lenient, prompting a new sentencing hearing. Thompson, who stole data from over 100 million applicants and caused $40 million in damages, was originally sentenced to time served and five years of probation. The court emphasized that her personal vulnerabilities should not overshadow the seriousness of her crimes, which could carry up to 20 years in prison.
Capital One's $35 billion acquisition of Discover Financial is expected to proceed despite U.S. Department of Justice concerns over subprime mortgage competition. Analysts from Citigroup maintain a "buy" rating for Capital One, anticipating a potential compromise with regulators, such as divesting parts of Discover's credit card portfolio. The merger aims to enhance Capital One's competitive position in the consumer finance sector, potentially surpassing JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup in credit card loan balances.
Klarna's exclusive partnership with Walmart has ended Affirm's loan installment services for the retailer, impacting its financial outlook. Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance adjusted Affirm's price forecast to $56, citing lower-than-expected financial repercussions from the Walmart deal, which contributed less to Affirm's GMV and operating income than previously estimated. Affirm's strategic partnerships with Shopify and Amazon are expected to bolster its market position in the growing BNPL sector, despite heightened investor concerns over competitive pressures.
Affirm Holdings will no longer provide installment loan services to Walmart following the retailer's exclusive partnership with Klarna. Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance adjusted Affirm's price forecast to $56, citing a lower-than-expected financial impact from the partnership's termination. Despite this setback, Affirm's strong position in the subprime credit market and its extended partnership with Shopify are expected to drive future growth.
HSBC upgraded Capital One Financial to a "hold" rating with a $176 price target, while Evercore ISI raised it to "outperform" with a $200 target. Analysts show a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a target price of $206.67, with significant institutional investment noted. The company reported a quarterly EPS of $3.09, exceeding estimates, and declared a dividend of $0.60 per share.
BTIG analyst Vincent Caintic has issued a Hold rating on Capital One (COF) stock amid uncertainties surrounding its merger with Discover, particularly due to the Department of Justice's concerns about competition in the subprime sector. While the merger is expected to proceed, potential delays and regulatory challenges could impact both companies' financial positions. TD Cowen also maintains a Hold rating with a $195 price target, as COF's stock has seen a 13.91% increase over the past six months.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway significantly reduced its stake in Bank of America, dropping to 680 million shares, and sold off other bank stocks, including Citigroup and Capital One. The firm added only one new investment, Constellation Brands, while increasing positions in Domino's Pizza and Pool Corp. Despite these cuts, Berkshire's US stock portfolio value rose to $267 billion, bolstered by gains in several holdings, as the company amassed over $300 billion in cash.
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