Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) Reports Q2 2025 Results; Redburn Atlantic Initiates Coverage With 'Buy' Rating and $290 PT

With a significant presence in Warren Buffett’s portfolio and strong hedge fund interest, Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) secures a spot on our list of the 14 Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Invest in.

On July 22, 2025, Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) released its second-quarter results. Costs associated with its Discover acquisition resulted in a net loss of $4.3 billion. Meanwhile, its adjusted earnings reached $2.8 billion, thanks to strong operational performance. Moreover, the partial-quarter contribution from Discover boosted revenue. Pre-provision earnings surged 34%. The company looks ahead with confidence, seeing long-term growth potential because of the deal.

Following the earnings release, Redburn Atlantic initiated coverage on Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) on August 1, 2025, with a ‘Buy’ rating and a $290 price target. The company’s shares are trading at $208.23, as of the time of writing. The analyst’s bullish rating is driven by the expectations for operational gains and synergies from the Discover acquisition.

Operating through its Credit Card, Consumer Banking, and Commercial Banking segments, Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) offers credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products. It is included in our list of the best Warren Buffett stocks.

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