Rating Change
BMO Capital analysts initiated coverage on Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) with a rating of Market Perform on October 09, 2026.
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BMO Capital Initiates Coverage on Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) with Market Perform
BMO Capital analysts initiated coverage on Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) with a rating of Market Perform on October 09, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) · new coverage
- Firm
- BMO Capital
- Rating
- Market Perform
- Price at event
- $199.26
- Market capitalization
- $152.1B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- BMO Capital initiated coverage of Capital One Financial with a Market Perform rating on October 9, 2026.
- Capital One Financial stock trades at $199.26 with a market cap of $152.1 billion but has declined 19.7% over the past 52 weeks.
Market Context
Capital One Financial Corporation operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $199.26 with a market capitalization of $152.1B. The stock has declined 19.7% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from BMO Capital provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Capital One Financial Corporation.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Capital One Financial Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 9 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 2026 | BMO Capital | Market Perform | N/A |
| Oct 06, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 05, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 01, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | N/A |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View COF Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Market Perform rating mean for COF?
A rating of Market Perform from BMO Capital reflects the analyst's outlook on Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the COF forecast page.
