Exploring the Recent Trends in Options Trading for Capital One Financial (COF)

Investors with significant capital have taken a bullish stance on Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF), a development that should not be overlooked by market participants. Observations from options trading data show unusual activity that could signal an upcoming event for the company.

Recent data from options activity indicated 8 notable trades for Capital One Financial, which is a higher level of activity than typically seen. This surge in trading volume is a point of interest for analysts and traders alike.

The overall sentiment among large investors is split evenly, with 50% betting on bullish outcomes and the other half taking a bearish approach. Among the recorded options trades, there are 2 put options worth a total of $123,032, and 6 call options amounting to $351,428.

Price Target Insights

Recent patterns in volume and open interest suggest that big investors are focusing on Capital One Financial’s price range between $165.00 and $185.00 over the past three months. This targeted range points to strategic planning among traders.

Volume and Open Interest Analysis

Today's data indicates that the average open interest for Capital One Financial options stands at 495, with total trading volume reaching 331. The following chart illustrates the trends in call and put options for significant trades within the specified strike price range of $165.00 to $185.00 over the previous month.

Recent Options Trading Activity: Last 30 Days

The last 30 days have seen significant options trading activities for Capital One Financial. The biggest trades observed are as follows:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Expiration Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
COF	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	06/20/25	$15.1	$14.9	$14.92	$165.00	$141.5K	238	122
COF	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	06/20/25	$23.7	$23.4	$23.7	$185.00	$73.4K	1.4K	58
COF	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	06/20/25	$12.1	$12.0	$12.0	$170.00	$72.3K	319	101
COF	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	06/20/25	$23.6	$22.8	$23.6	$185.00	$49.5K	1.4K	21
COF	CALL	SWEEP	BULLISH	09/19/25	$12.7	$12.3	$12.6	$180.00	$44.1K	541	29

About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a well-known financial services company based in McLean, Virginia. It started as a division of Signet Financial in 1994, primarily focusing on credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending.

Current Status of Capital One Financial

• The current trading volume is 2,326,450, with the price of COF moving up by 1.28%, now standing at $167.38.
• Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicators suggest that the stock may be nearing an oversold position.
• An earnings announcement is anticipated in 37 days.

Expert Opinions on Capital One Financial

In the last month, two analysts have offered their views on the stock, suggesting an average target price of $217.50. Notably, an analyst from Baird has upgraded their recommendation to Outperform with a new target set at $200. Additionally, B of A Securities has raised their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $235.

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