Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Capital One Finl (NYSE: COF)

Investors with deep pockets are showing a bullish trend towards Capital One Financial (COF), and this movement is drawing significant attention in the market. Our analysis of public options records reveals notable trading activities that hint at forthcoming developments for the stock.

Today, our tracking indicated unusual options activity surrounding Capital One Financial. Specifically, we observed 8 notable trades, which is significantly above normal levels of trading activity.

The sentiment among these large investors is somewhat mixed, with half of them adopting a bullish stance and the other half remaining bearish. Among the highlighted options, there are 2 puts totaling $123,032 and 6 calls amounting to $351,428.

Price Target Insights

Based on the volume and open interest of the options contracts, it appears that large investors are eyeing a price range for Capital One Financial between $165.00 and $185.00 over the past three months.

Volume and Open Interest Analysis

Looking into the liquidity and interest levels, the average open interest for today's options trades for Capital One Financial is at 495.00, with total trading volume reaching 331.00.

The following chart tracks the changes in volume and open interest for both call and put options for Capital One Financial's big trades, particularly within the $165.00 to $185.00 strike price range, over the last month.

Options Activity Overview: Last 30 Days

The activity surrounding Capital One Financial's options offers valuable insights into investor behavior and market expectations.

Key Options Trades Identified:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. 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 is a diversified financial services company based in McLean, Virginia. Initially established as part of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, Capital One has expanded to offer a wide array of services, including credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending.

Current Position of Capital One Financial

• Recent trading volume stands at 2,326,450, with a 1.28% increase in COF's price, now at $167.38.
• Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicators suggest that the stock might be approaching an oversold condition.
• The next earnings announcement is anticipated in 37 days.

Expert Perspectives on Capital One Financial

In the previous month, two industry analysts presented views indicating an average target price of $217.5 for the stock.

Unusual Options Activity Noted: Watch for Market Movements

Distinct patterns are emerging from the Unusual Options activity, signaling potential market movements. One analyst from Baird upgraded the stock to Outperform, suggesting a new price target of $200. Meanwhile, another analyst from B of A Securities has raised their rating to Buy, revising the target price to $235.

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