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Capital One Financial (COF) Earnings: Declining Charge-Offs and Delinquencies Signal Positive Momentum

By December 15, 2025 No Comments
  • Capital One’s charge-off rate in November 2025 was 5.02%, which is a decrease from 6.08% in November 2024.
  • The company’s delinquencies in November 2025 also improved, standing at 4.01%, compared to 4.57% a year earlier.
  • In terms of market recommendations, there are currently 21 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings for Capital One.

Capital One Financial on Smartkarma



Analysts on Smartkarma are providing in-depth coverage of Capital One Financial, a prominent player in the U.S. financial services sector. One such report titled “Primer: Capital One Financial (COF US) – Sep 2025″ by Ξ±SK highlights the company’s focus on credit cards, consumer banking, and commercial banking. The report mentions Capital One’s strong brand and diverse product portfolio as key strengths. Additionally, the pending acquisition of Discover Financial Services is seen as a strategic move that is expected to boost earnings and strengthen Capital One’s position in the payments network sector. However, analysts caution about risks such as economic downturns, competition from other financial institutions and fintech firms, and regulatory challenges, especially related to the Discover acquisition.



A look at Capital One Financial Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value4
Dividend2
Growth2
Resilience3
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.0

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Capital One Financial Corporation, a diversified bank offering financial products and services to various clients, has received mixed Smart Scores, indicating a somewhat uncertain long-term outlook. While the company scores well in terms of value and momentum, showing strength in its market position and potential for growth, its scores for dividend and growth are lower. This suggests that investors should consider a balanced approach when evaluating Capital One Financial as an investment opportunity.

With a strong focus on value and momentum, Capital One Financial seems well-positioned to capitalize on market opportunities and maintain resilience in the face of challenges. However, the lower scores in dividend and growth factors may pose some risks in terms of long-term sustainability and profitability. Investors should weigh these factors carefully when making decisions regarding Capital One Financial in the current financial landscape.


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