Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) Stock Forecast
COF analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.38 / 5 from 24 analysts
- Price target
- $252.27 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +25.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 20, 2026 EPS estimate $5.45
- 52-week range
- $176.10 – $257.94
COF analyst ratings
24 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
COF price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
COF earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.50 | $5.07 | $5.70 | $5.95 | −7.5% | 17 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $20.56 | $19.59 | $21.29 | $19.61 | +4.9% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $24.07 | $22.50 | $25.88 | $20.56 | +17.1% | 20 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
COF revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $16.24B | $15.87B | $16.42B | +5.8% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $63.97B | $63.17B | $64.84B | +19.7% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $67.58B | $66.13B | $68.86B | +5.7% | 15 |
COF EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
COF revenue: reported and forecast
COF EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.49 | $5.34 | $5.29 | $5.48 | $5.50 | +0.2% | 7 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $19.70 | $20.40 | $20.31 | $20.54 | $20.56 | +4.4% | 7 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $24.24 | $24.05 | $24.04 | $24.03 | $24.07 | −0.7% | 4 up · 5 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
COF earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; COF beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from COF
24 analysts cover Capital One; their consensus rating is buy (4.38 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $252.27, 25.0% above the latest close of $201.74. Analysts expect earnings of $20.56 per share for 2026, +4.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $24.07 per share on revenue of $67.6 billion. Capital One beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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COF forecast FAQ
What is Capital One's price target?
The average analyst price target for Capital One is $252.27, 25.0% above the latest close of $201.74.
Is Capital One a buy, hold or sell?
Of 24 analysts covering Capital One, 14 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Capital One's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $20.56 per share for 2026 (range $19.59 to $21.29); for 2027 the estimate is $24.07.
What is Capital One's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $64.0 billion, growth of 19.7%; for 2027 it is $67.6 billion.
When does Capital One report earnings?
Capital One is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 20, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $5.45.
Does Capital One usually beat earnings estimates?
Capital One reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.