Capital One Financial Corporation

COF · Financial Services

About Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)

Capital One Financial Corporation is a Credit Services company operating in the Financial Services sector.

COF trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Credit Services

Key Statistics

Current Price
$204.85
Market Cap
$125.67B
52-Week High
$259.64
52-Week Low
$174.24
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Credit Services

$1,000 Invested in Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)

1 Year
$953
+-5%
3 Years
$2,397
+140%
5 Years
$1,326
+33%
10 Years
$3,256
+226%
Since IPO
$55,622
+5462%

How much would $1,000 invested in COF be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in COF 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) in 2025 would be worth $953 as of November 2026, representing a -4.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in COF 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) in 2023 would be worth $2,397 as of November 2026, representing a +139.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in COF 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) in 2021 would be worth $1,326 as of November 2026, representing a +32.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in COF 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) in 2016 would be worth $3,256 as of November 2026, representing a +225.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in COF at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) at IPO would be worth $55,622 as of November 2026, representing a +5462.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.69%
Positive Months
220
57% of 383
Negative Months
162
42% of 383
Data Period
31+ years
383 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: May 2009 (+46.3%)
Best month on avg: April (+5.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jan 2009 (-50.3%)
Worst month on avg: February (-1.0%)

Over the past 31+ years (383 months), Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) has averaged a monthly return of +1.69% with a median return of +2.10%. The stock had 220 positive months (57%) and 162 negative months (42%). The best month in COF's history was May 2009 with a +46.3% return, while the worst was January 2009 at -50.3%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.6%), and February the weakest (-1.0%).

COF's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1998 with a cumulative return of +89.2%, and the worst was 2007 at -44.3%.

Annual Returns

Over 32 years of trading history, Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) has delivered an average annual return of +19.22% with a median return of +23.94%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.38%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (66%) and losses in 11 years (34%).

COF's best year was 1998 with a +112.97% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -44.75%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. COF achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 19 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 9 years.

Avg Return
+19.22%
Best Year
1998 (+112.97%)
Worst Year
2002 (-44.75%)
Positive Years
21/32
Year Return Start End
2026 -14.49% $239.56 $204.85
2025 +37.65% $174.04 $239.56
2024 +38.24% $125.90 $174.04
2023 +44.32% $87.23 $125.90
2022 -34.59% $133.37 $87.23
2021 +49.32% $89.32 $133.37
2020 -2.66% $91.76 $89.32
2019 +38.62% $66.20 $91.76
2018 -22.77% $85.71 $66.20
2017 +16.30% $73.69 $85.71
2016 +23.76% $59.55 $73.69
2015 -10.91% $66.84 $59.55
2014 +9.47% $61.05 $66.84
2013 +34.18% $45.50 $61.05
2012 +37.50% $33.09 $45.50
2011 -0.21% $33.16 $33.09
2010 +11.57% $29.72 $33.16
2009 +24.11% $23.95 $29.72
2008 -30.27% $34.35 $23.95
2007 -38.39% $55.74 $34.35
2006 -10.97% $62.61 $55.74
2005 +2.74% $60.94 $62.61
2004 +37.62% $44.28 $60.94
2003 +106.75% $21.42 $44.28
2002 -44.75% $38.76 $21.42
2001 -17.87% $47.20 $38.76
2000 +36.89% $34.48 $47.20
1999 +26.01% $27.36 $34.48
1998 +112.97% $12.85 $27.36
1997 +51.75% $8.47 $12.85
1996 +52.48% $5.55 $8.47
1995 +50.77% $3.68 $5.55

Frequently Asked Questions: COF

What sector is COF in? ▼

COF operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Credit Services industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.

How has COF performed historically? ▼

Over 32 years of trading history, COF has posted gains in 21 years (66% of the time). The best year was 1998 with a +113.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in COF? ▼

You can invest in COF through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold COF.

Last updated: 11/1/2026