Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Capital One Finl. Our analysis of options history for Capital One Finl (NYSE:COF) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 12% of traders were bullish, while 75% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $256,900, and 6 were calls, valued at $2,624,052.
What's The Price Target?
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $100.0 to $220.0 for Capital One Finl over the recent three months.
Insights into Volume & Open Interest
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Capital One Finl stands at 307.6, with a total volume reaching 557.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Capital One Finl, situated within the strike price corridor from $100.0 to $220.0, throughout the last 30 days.
Capital One Finl 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COF | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $124.3 | $122.5 | $122.82 | $100.00 | $1.2M | 57 | 100 |
| COF | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $124.1 | $122.5 | $122.82 | $100.00 | $614.1K | 57 | 150 |
| COF | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $123.3 | $122.6 | $122.82 | $100.00 | $540.6K | 57 | 194 |
| COF | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/15/27 | $10.3 | $9.2 | $9.0 | $165.00 | $227.9K | 289 | 0 |
| COF | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 02/20/26 | $22.2 | $20.4 | $21.3 | $220.00 | $102.2K | 241 | 49 |
About Capital One Finl
Capital One is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending. Following the acquisition of Discover in 2025, the firm also has a modest personal loan business, though credit card lending still provides the majority of the bank's revenue.
In light of the recent options history for Capital One Finl, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
Present Market Standing of Capital One Finl
- Trading volume stands at 925,647, with COF's price down by -0.09%, positioned at $221.01.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.
- Earnings announcement expected in 59 days.
What The Experts Say On Capital One Finl
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $260.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access. * An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Capital One Finl, maintaining a target price of $260.
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