COF Dividend History & Analysis | 1.4% Yield

COF has a dividend yield of 1.4% and paid 2.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.39%
Payout Ratio 15.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 88.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.94%
Payout FCF 0.9%
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 33.72%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Finance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
OMF 6,257 M 9.56% 12.39%
RM 315 M 3.57% 4.14%
JCAP 990 M 3.61% 4.03%
SLM 3,993 M 1.90% 3.70%
SYF 23,785 M 2.19% 2.93%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
LX 333 M 61.89% 100.0%
QFIN 1,701 M 51.11% 96.7%
SLM 3,993 M 26.98% 72.9%
KSPI 16,629 M 21.16% 52.5%
AXP 213,411 M 16.42% 95.6%
Quality Dividend Peers in Consumer Finance FCFS FirstCash
1.29% Yield
COF Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 2026-03-02 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.38%
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.8 +33.3% 0.38%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-02 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.27%
2025-05-23 2025-05-23 2025-06-05 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.33%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-03 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.29%
2024-11-14 2024-11-14 2024-11-22 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.33%
2024-08-12 2024-08-12 2024-08-23 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.45%
2024-05-10 2024-05-13 2024-05-24 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.42%
2024-02-09 2024-02-12 2024-02-23 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.44%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-11-24 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.58%
2023-08-04 2023-08-07 2023-08-18 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.53%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-05-26 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.69%
2023-02-03 2023-02-06 2023-02-17 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.51%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-11-25 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.56%
2022-08-05 2022-08-08 2022-08-19 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.57%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-05-27 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.52%
2022-02-11 2022-02-14 2022-02-25 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.38%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-11-26 Quarterly 0.6 -50% 0.38%
2021-08-06 2021-08-09 2021-08-20 Quarterly 1.2 +200% 0.73%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2021-02-16 2021-02-17 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.4 +300% N/A
2020-11-06 2020-11-09 2020-11-19 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-08-07 2020-08-10 2020-08-20 Quarterly 0.1 -75% N/A
2020-05-08 2020-05-11 2020-05-21 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-02-07 2020-02-10 2020-02-21 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-11-08 2019-11-12 2019-11-22 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-08-02 2019-08-05 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-05-10 2019-05-13 2019-05-23 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-02-08 2019-02-11 2019-02-22 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-12 2018-11-23 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-08-03 2018-08-06 2018-08-16 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-05-11 2018-05-14 2018-05-24 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-02-09 2018-02-12 2018-02-23 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-11-10 2017-11-13 2017-11-24 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-08-17 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-05-25 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-02-09 2017-02-13 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-11-25 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-08-18 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-05-12 2016-05-16 2016-05-26 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-11-05 2015-11-09 2015-11-19 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-08-13 0.4 0% N/A
2015-08-06 2015-08-10 2015-08-20 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-05-07 2015-05-11 2015-05-21 Quarterly 0.4 +33.3% N/A
2015-02-05 2015-02-09 2015-02-20 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-11-06 2014-11-10 2014-11-20 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-08-07 2014-08-11 2014-08-21 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-05-08 2014-05-12 2014-05-22 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-02-06 2014-02-10 2014-02-21 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A

COF Dividend FAQ

Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Operating through Credit Card, Consumer Banking, and Commercial Banking segments, the firm provides diverse lending and deposit products across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Its distribution model utilizes a mix of digital platforms, traditional branches, and specialized Capital One Cafés to serve retail and commercial clients.

What is the Dividend Yield of COF?

As of May 2026, COF's dividend yield is 1.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.80 USD by the current share price of 187.17.

Does COF pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, COF paid a dividend of 2.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-19 and the payout was 0.8 USD.

How often does COF pay dividends?

COF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, COF has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-19.

COF dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for COF for the next payments are between 0.69 (-13.8%) and 0.716 (-10.5%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.51%.

Will COF pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.8 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Capital One Financial (COF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for COF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Capital One Financial (COF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of COF?

COF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of COF?

COF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.94%. If you bought COF's shares at 144.57 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.94% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of COF?

COF Payout Consistency is 88.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Moderately consistent: Capital One Financial has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does COF have a good Dividend Yield?

COF's 1.39% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of COF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of COF is 15.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of COF?

COF's Overall Dividend Rating is 33.72%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

COF Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in COF's Outstanding Shares?

Capital One Financial's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 24.2% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 71.9%). Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has COF ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 2, 1999 with a ratio of 3:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1994 199,143,000 0%
1995 199,412,000 +0.14%
1996 202,381,000 +1.49%
1997 199,091,000 -1.63%
1998 196,190,000 -1.46%
1999 197,609,000 +0.72%
2000 205,161,000 +3.82%
2001 218,622,000 +6.56%
2002 222,377,000 +1.72%
2003 232,374,000 +4.5%
2004 243,539,000 +4.8%
2005 299,437,000 +22.95%
2006 409,121,000 +36.63%
2007 370,611,000 -9.41%
2008 390,456,000 +5.35%
2009 451,250,000 +15.57%
2010 454,100,000 +0.63%
2011 508,700,000 +12.02%
2012 585,600,000 +15.12%
2013 582,600,000 -0.51%
2014 561,800,000 -3.57%
2015 536,300,000 -4.54%
2016 489,200,000 -8.78%
2017 485,700,000 -0.72%
2018 472,700,000 -2.68%
2019 463,400,000 -1.97%
2020 460,200,000 -0.69%
2021 424,300,000 -7.8%
2022 383,700,000 -9.57%
2023 382,800,000 -0.23%
2024 383,400,000 +0.16%
2025 631,600,000 +64.74%
2026 623,400,000 -1.3%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-10 02:16 UTC