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Investing.com -- Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) reported first quarter 2025 earnings that missed analyst expectations, despite which shares were up 1.6% in after-hours trading on Tuesday.
The financial services company posted net income of $1.4 billion, or $3.45 per diluted share, compared to $1.3 billion, or $3.13 per share, in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $4.06.
Revenue for the quarter totaled $10 billion, slightly below Wall Street estimates of $10.06 billion but up 6% from $9.4 billion in Q1 2024.
"Last week, we received regulatory approval for our acquisition of Discover and we’re fully mobilized to complete the transaction on May 18th," said Richard D. Fairbank, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer. "The combination of Capital One and Discover will create a leading consumer banking and payments platform with unique capabilities, modern technology, and powerful brands."
Capital One’s credit card business saw net revenue rise 7% YoY to $6.8 billion. Auto loan originations increased 22% to $9.2 billion. The company’s efficiency ratio improved to 59.02% from 54.64% a year ago.
For the quarter, Capital One’s provision for credit losses decreased 12% YoY to $2.4 billion. The company’s common equity Tier 1 capital ratio stood at 13.6% at quarter-end.