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Wells Fargo & Company raised its target price for Capital One Financial from $210 to $225, maintaining an "overweight" rating. Analysts show a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a target price of $207.73, while insiders have recently sold shares, reducing their ownership. Institutional investors hold 89.84% of the stock, and the company reported a quarterly EPS of $4.06, exceeding estimates. A quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share is set for June 5th.
Capital One has agreed to pay $425 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it misled savings account depositors by offering lower interest rates on 360 Savings accounts compared to higher rates on 360 Performance Savings accounts. The settlement includes $300 million in reimbursements for lost interest and an additional $125 million for current 360 Savings account holders, covering depositors since September 18, 2019. Legal fees will also be covered by the settlement.
Warren Buffett has sold approximately $3.23 billion of Berkshire Hathaway's stakes in Citigroup, Bank of America, and Capital One, continuing a trend of exiting major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo. The firm has also completely divested from Citigroup and reduced its holdings in several other companies while increasing investments in Constellation Brands and Domino's Pizza. Berkshire's cash reserves have risen to $350 billion as of March 31st.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has exited its $1 billion stake in Citigroup and significantly increased its investment in Constellation Brands, now holding over 12 million shares. This shift comes as younger consumers trend away from traditional beer towards cannabis-infused beverages, despite Constellation's Modelo brand thriving amid recent market changes. Meanwhile, Buffett has heavily invested in short-dated U.S. Treasury debt, reflecting a cautious yet strategic approach in a high-interest rate environment.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has significantly increased its investment in Constellation Brands, the owner of Modelo and Corona, while completely divesting its $1 billion stake in Citigroup. The firm also reduced its holdings in Bank of America and Capital One Financial, reflecting a strategic shift towards the beverage sector despite declining interest in traditional alcoholic beer among younger consumers. Buffett's approach continues to focus on long-term value, capitalizing on perceived undervaluation in the market.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reported a Q1 2025 portfolio shift, maintaining a cash reserve of $348 billion while doubling stakes in Pool Corp and Constellation Brands, reflecting confidence in consumer-driven sectors. The firm fully exited Citigroup and Nu Holdings, further reducing its financial sector exposure, and kept its significant Apple position unchanged. A confidential SEC filing suggests a potential new investment in the commercial or industrial sector, estimated between $1 billion and $2 billion.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold 14.6 million shares of Citigroup and reduced its Bank of America holdings by 48.6 million shares, now owning 631 million shares valued at $28 billion. The company also trimmed its Capital One stake and eliminated its investment in Nu Holdings. Meanwhile, Berkshire doubled its stake in Constellation Brands to 12 million shares and requested confidentiality for certain equity holdings, reflecting a strategy to accumulate without alerting the market. Berkshire's Class B stock holds a consensus Moderate Buy rating among analysts, with a price target suggesting a 7.23% upside.
Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF) is gaining attention as its stock approaches $200 per share, bolstered by a potential merger with Discover Financial (NYSE: DFS) and endorsements from Jim Cramer and Warren Buffett. Analysts are optimistic about the merger's ability to enhance Capital One's competitive position in the credit card market, despite the looming risks of economic downturns. As the company navigates market volatility, it remains a compelling option for investors looking for value.
Citigroup lowered its price target for Capital One Financial from $245 to $230, maintaining a "buy" rating, while BTIG upgraded the stock to "buy" with a $208 target. Analysts show a consensus of 12 "buy" ratings and an average price target of $207.73. Capital One's shares opened at $189.82, with a recent quarterly EPS of $4.06, exceeding estimates. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, yielding 1.26%.
Capital One Financial paid a dividend of $0.60 per share on February 18th, reflecting a $2.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.28%. The company has a dividend payout ratio of 20.15% and a Moderate Buy rating from analysts, with a consensus target price of $207.73. Recent earnings showed an EPS of $4.06, exceeding estimates, while revenue reached $10 billion.
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