A director at Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) has made a significant stock purchase, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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A director at Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) has made a significant stock purchase, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
FAIRBANK RICHARD D, serving as , purchased 40,743 shares on October 27, 2026 at an average price of $86.34 per share. The total transaction was valued at $3.5M.
Following this transaction, FAIRBANK RICHARD D now owns 4,109,263 shares of Capital One Financial Corporation stock. Capital One Financial Corporation's stock currently trades at $204.85.
Insider purchases are widely considered one of the most reliable bullish indicators in equity markets. Unlike selling — which can happen for personal financial reasons — buying requires the insider to commit their own capital, suggesting genuine confidence in the company's future. When a buys shares, they're betting their own money on outcomes they have direct visibility into.
At $3.5 million, this transaction stands out as a significant commitment. Trades of this size from corporate insiders typically attract attention from institutional investors and analysts who track Form 4 filings for early signals about company direction.
Insider transaction data is reported to the SEC via Form 4 filings, typically within two business days of the trade. Investors can track insider activity alongside other metrics — such as institutional flows, short interest, and technical indicators — to build a more complete picture of market sentiment around Capital One Financial Corporation.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | FAIRBANK RICHARD D | Sell | 40,743 | |
| Oct 27, 2026 | FAIRBANK RICHARD D | Sell | 6,873 | $1.4 million |
| Oct 27, 2026 | FAIRBANK RICHARD D | Sell | 37,025 | $7.5 million |
| Oct 27, 2026 | FAIRBANK RICHARD D | Sell | 46,845 | $9.5 million |
| Oct 27, 2026 | FAIRBANK RICHARD D | Buy | 40,743 | $3.5 million |
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Insider large_purchases at Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) are reported to the SEC via Form 4 filings. While a single transaction doesn't predict future stock performance, patterns of insider buying can signal management confidence.
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