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Capital One Financial (COF) Swings to Q2 2026 Profit, Net Income $3B

Capital One Financial (COF) returned to profitability in Q2 2026 with net income of $3,020 million, compared to a loss in the same quarter last year, supported by higher net interest income. However, the stock has declined 19.35% year-to-date.

July 24, 2026
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Source: Simply Wall St.
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Key Numbers

net income
3,020M
year to date return
-19.35%
three year return
84.04%

Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF) swung back to profit in the second quarter of 2026, reporting net income of $3,020 million, versus a loss in the year-ago period, driven by higher net interest income. Despite the strong quarter, the stock remains under pressure with a year-to-date return of -19.35%.

Key Financial Results

MetricQ2 2026Q2 2025 (Comparable)
Net Income$3,020MLoss (not disclosed)
Net Interest IncomeHigher (not disclosed)Not disclosed
EPSNot disclosedNot disclosed

Highlights from the Report

The company attributed the turnaround to improved net interest income, though no further breakdown was provided.

Forward Guidance

No specific guidance was issued in the report.

Impact on the Stock

Despite the positive Q2 results, COF shares have fallen 19.35% year-to-date, suggesting investors may be focusing on macroeconomic or regulatory headwinds.

What This Means for Investors

The Q2 profit is a positive sign, but the weak YTD stock performance warrants caution. Investors should monitor upcoming reports to assess earnings sustainability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Net income was $3,020 million, compared to a loss in the same quarter last year.

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