Davidson Investment Advisors 13F: New $14M Stake in COF
Key Points
- Davidson Investment Advisors disclosed a new stake of 71,256 shares in Capital One Financial Corporation valued at $13,757,396 in an October 20, 2026 filing.
- Capital One Financial Corporation offers a dividend with a yield of 1.6% alongside a payout ratio of 19.3%.
- Other large investment managers adjusted their positions in the credit services firm recently, with Harris Associates L.P. growing its holdings.
Since the filing, $COF is up 2.5% to date (from the $201.56 close on Oct 20, 2026).
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Davidson Investment Advisors initiated a new position in Capital One Financial Corporation COF, acquiring 71,256 shares valued at roughly $13,757,396. The investment firm revealed the new holding in a Form 13F filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 20, 2026. Capital One closed at $201.56 on the day of the filing.
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What Changed in Davidson Investment Advisors's Capital One Financial Corporation Position
The reported purchase represents a brand-new stake for the firm, bringing its total ownership to 71,256 shares. Because this is an initial holding, no prior share count or percentage change applies. The position was valued at $13,757,396 at the time of the report.
Other Institutional Activity in Capital One Financial Corporation
Other major investment firms have also adjusted their positions in the credit services provider recently. Harris Associates L.P. grew its holdings by 1,134,182 shares, ending with 11,492,10 shares worth about $2,374,938,828. Franklin Resources, Inc. reduced its stake by 288,302 shares, bringing its total to 13,440,351 shares valued at approximately $2,777,582,986.
Capital One Financial Corporation Stock Up 2.5%
Capital One recently traded around $206.54, sitting above its 200-day moving average of $203.09 but slightly below its 50-day moving average of $207.70. The stock has traded between a 52-week low of $174.24 and a 52-week high of $259.64.
Recent Earnings
Capital One generated $48.1 billion in trailing revenue with an earnings per share of $15.57. The company posted a net profit margin of 21.9% and a return on equity of 9.0%.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
2 target cuts vs 1 raises.
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EPS & revenue
EPS missed estimates by 3.9%. Revenue beat estimates by 24.5%.
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Profit surprise
Operating income missed by 63 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Bar was high, analysts already very bullish.
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Analyst signal
1 target raise, 2 target cuts.
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Earnings quality
Gross margin up 0.9 points. Operating margin up 1.1 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
Capital One reported stronger revenue than expected at $19.3 billion, driven by the Discover acquisition, though earnings per share of $4.42 missed the $4.61 consensus slightly. Credit quality remained strong with card charge-offs improving 109 basis points year-over-year to 5.1 percent and auto delinquencies improving 72 basis points. The company closed the Brex acquisition for about $4.5 billion in April and is investing to grow these new businesses while completing the Discover technology integration.
Guidance Capital One reaffirmed that earnings power after the Discover deal integration would match expectations from when the deal was announced, including Brex and travel business. They expect expense synergies to come mostly in the second half of 2026 and into 2027 as technology conversions complete. The company plans to continue investing heavily in growth opportunities including Brex, travel, and converting Discover customers onto Capital One platforms.
Very weak report. The release materially worsened the forward outlook.
Dividend
Capital One pays an annual dividend rate of $3.20 per share, giving it a dividend yield of 1.6%. The company distributes 19.3% of its earnings as dividends to shareholders.
Insider Buying and Selling at Capital One Financial Corporation
Several company insiders completed stock transactions ahead of the filing. General Counsel Matthew W. Cooper sold 3,500 shares on October 6, 2026, at $196.22 per share for a total value of $686,770. Retail Bank President Celia Karam sold 1,927 shares on October 15, 2026, at $195.86 per share under a planned trading program.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street analysts have updated their outlooks on the stock, with JP Morgan maintaining its Overweight rating and setting a price target of $241.00 on October 21, 2026. Citigroup maintained a Buy rating on October 21, 2026, with a price target of $285.00. The stock carries a consensus buy rating with a mean price target of $250.48 across 21 analyst opinions.
About Capital One Financial Corporation
Capital One Financial Corporation operates as a financial services holding company offering banking and credit products to consumers and commercial clients. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company runs credit card, consumer banking, and commercial banking segments across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Bottom Line
Investors tracking institutional ownership will look to future SEC filings to see if Davidson Investment Advisors expands its holding. The company's next earnings report will provide further details on its financial performance and credit portfolio health.
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Source: Davidson Investment Advisors's 13F filing on $COF (Oct 20, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts