Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 2.85
Is Capital One Financial Corporation’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
Capital One Financial Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) of 2.85 is 78% below its 5-year average of 12.97, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.85–27.04).
As of Sunday, June 21, 2026. 63.55% below its 12-month average of 7.82.
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COF Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
COF Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2.85
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
7.82
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
11.40
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
12.97
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
10.77
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
8.35
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
7.23
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-63.55%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-75.00%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-78.03%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-73.54%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-65.88%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-60.59%
COF Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) | $125.41B | 2.85 | 7.82 | 11.40 | 12.97 |
| Chubb Limited (CB)vs › | $125.43B | 28.32 | 24.43 | 20.83 | 18.42 |
| S&P Global Inc. (SPGI)vs › | $121.63B | 15.80 | 13.52 | 11.38 | 11.30 |
| The Progressive Corporation (PGR)vs › | $119.71B | 19.67 | 16.87 | 10.38 | 9.49 |
| Blackstone Inc. (BX)vs › | $148.69B | 3.91 | 3.75 | 2.92 | 3.56 |
| Brookfield Corporation (BN)vs › | $99.26B | 0.52 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 0.59 |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)vs › | $97.39B | 2.07 | 1.86 | 0.49 | -0.39 |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC)vs › | $93.18B | 17.21 | 15.19 | 14.26 | 12.69 |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW)vs › | $159.48B | 5.04 | 3.84 | 3.44 | 3.12 |
| U.S. Bancorp (USB)vs › | $90.25B | 4.76 | 4.21 | 3.84 | 3.92 |
EPS Comparison
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$2.85
Forward EPS (Est.)
$19.53
P/E Ratio
70.7
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
- Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
- Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
- Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
- Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation
Capital One Financial Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Capital One Financial Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ
- What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)?
- The earnings per share (EPS) for COF stock is 2.85.
- Is Capital One Financial Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
- Capital One Financial Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) of 2.85 is 78% below its 5-year average of 12.97, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.85–27.04).
- What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)?
- The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for COF stock is 7.82.
- What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)?
- The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for COF stock is 11.40.
- What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)?
- The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for COF stock is 12.97.
- What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)?
- The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for COF stock is 10.77.
- What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)?
- The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for COF stock is 8.35.
- What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)?
- The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for COF stock is 7.23.
Capital One Financial Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 4.03 |
| 2024-12-31 | 11.61 |
| 2023-12-31 | 11.98 |
| 2022-12-31 | 17.98 |
| 2021-12-31 | 27.04 |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.19 |
| 2019-12-31 | 11.10 |
| 2018-12-31 | 11.90 |
| 2017-12-31 | 3.52 |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.96 |
| 2015-12-31 | 7.15 |
| 2014-12-31 | 7.71 |
| 2013-12-31 | 7.05 |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.21 |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.85 |
| 2010-12-31 | 6.07 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2008-12-31 | -0.21 |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.02 |
| 2006-12-31 | 7.80 |
| 2005-12-31 | 6.98 |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.55 |
| 2003-12-31 | 5.05 |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.09 |
| 2001-12-31 | 3.06 |
| 2000-12-31 | 2.39 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.84 |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.40 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.77 |
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About Capital One Financial Corporation
Capital One Financial Corporation, identified by its ticker COF, operates as a prominent financial services holding company. It oversees essential subsidiaries such as Capital One Bank (USA), National Association, and Capital One, National Association, which collectively offer a broad spectrum of financial products and services throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company structures its extensive operations into three core divisions: Credit Card, Consumer Banking, and Commercial Banking. Clients can utilize various deposit instruments, including checking accounts, money market accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW) accounts, savings accounts, and time deposits. Capital One's lending solutions are equally comprehensive, encompassing credit card financing, personal auto and retail banking loans, as well as significant commercial and multifamily real estate loans, and broader commercial and industrial credit facilities. Furthermore, the corporation provides credit and debit card issuance, robust online direct banking capabilities, and specialized treasury management and custodial services. Capital One serves a diverse clientele that includes individual consumers, small enterprises, and large commercial entities. It reaches these customers through a multi-channel approach, leveraging digital platforms, traditional physical branches, innovative café locations, and other distribution points, particularly within key states like New York, Louisiana, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and California. Established in 1988, Capital One Financial Corporation maintains its primary executive offices in McLean, Virginia.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Richard D. Fairbank