Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Capital One Finl COF.
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with COF, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did?
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Capital One Finl.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 75%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $329,785, and 2 are calls, for a total amount of $83,285.
Projected Price Targets
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $175.0 to $240.0 for Capital One Finl over the last 3 months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Capital One Finl stands at 476.33, with a total volume reaching 1,648.00. 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 $175.0 to $240.0, throughout the last 30 days.
Capital One Finl Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COF | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 02/28/25 | $4.5 | $3.1 | $3.4 | $190.00 | $85.0K | 1.4K | 466 |
| COF | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 09/19/25 | $15.8 | $15.5 | $15.5 | $195.00 | $80.6K | 191 | 53 |
| COF | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 02/28/25 | $3.0 | $2.8 | $3.0 | $190.00 | $61.2K | 1.4K | 204 |
| COF | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $12.4 | $10.8 | $11.38 | $240.00 | $56.8K | 115 | 50 |
| COF | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 02/28/25 | $4.3 | $3.3 | $3.3 | $190.00 | $49.5K | 1.4K | 616 |
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.
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 892,240, with COF's price down by -1.24%, positioned at $201.18.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.
- Earnings announcement expected in 80 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for Capital One Finl
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $228.0.
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 RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Sector Perform rating on Capital One Finl, which currently sits at a price target of $200. * An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Capital One Finl, which currently sits at a price target of $257. * An analyst from UBS upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $235. * Showing optimism, an analyst from Barclays upgrades its rating to Overweight with a revised price target of $219. * Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Truist Securities lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $229.
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