Capital One Financial Corporation

COF|Financial Services|Credit Services|$184.64|P/E 53.5|MCap 112.4B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Capital One Financial Corporation

Capital One Financial Corporation is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia, founded in 1994. The company operates through three primary segments: Credit Card, Consumer Banking, and Commercial Banking. Capital One is a major issuer of credit cards and one of the largest auto finance companies in the United States, offering credit card lending, auto loans, personal loans, and deposit-gathering services. Through its recent acquisition of Discover Financial Services in 2025, the company expanded its financial services portfolio to include additional consumer lending and payment processing capabilities. The company serves individual consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients, providing a comprehensive range of banking and lending products designed to meet diverse financial needs across its core markets.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.55%

Annual Dividend

$2.80

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

77.38%

FCF Payout Ratio

6.76%

Stock Price

$184.64

52-Week Range

$143.22 – $259.64

Dividend Health Score

Safe

Dividend Health Assessment

COF's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 6.8% fcf payout ratio & -1.1% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 2.4% return on equity & Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 21.06% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 10 of 10 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

77.4%Caution

FCF Payout Ratio

6.8%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe

Net Debt / Total Assets

-1.1%Very Safe

Profitability

Warning

Return on Equity

2.4%Danger

Operating Margin

22.9%Safe

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

21.1%Very Safe

StableSafe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

COF annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

COF earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

February 19, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 2, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

2.70%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

21.06%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

5.65%

3-Year Total Growth

8.33%

5-Year Total Growth

160.00%

10-Year Total Growth

73.33%

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

$18,464.00

Annual Income

$280.00

Quarterly Income

$70.00

Monthly Income

$23.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is COF's current dividend yield?

Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) currently has a dividend yield of 1.55%, based on a stock price of $184.64 and an annual dividend of $2.80.

When is COF's next dividend payment date?

COF's next ex-dividend date is 2026-02-19 and the next payment date is 2026-03-02. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does COF pay in dividends per year?

Capital One Financial Corporation paid $2.60 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has COF been increasing its dividend?

Capital One Financial Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 21.06% and a 10-year CAGR of 5.65%.

Is COF's dividend safe?

Capital One Financial Corporation has a payout ratio of 77.38%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 6.76%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.

How is COF's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates Capital One Financial Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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