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Capital One (COF) Gains 1.3% as Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates
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Shares of Capital One (COF - Free Report) gained 1.3% following the release of third-quarter 2018 results after the market closed. Adjusted earnings of $3.12 per share easily surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.89. Also, it compared favorably with the year-ago quarter’s adjusted earnings of $2.42.
Results benefited from rise in net interest income and strength in card business. Further, a decline in provision for credit losses and improving loans and deposits were the tailwinds. However, lower non-interest income and an increase in operating expenses hurt the results to some extent.
After taking into consideration the non-recurring items, net income available to common shareholders was $1.44 billion or $3.01 per share, up from $1.05 billion or $2.16 per share in the prior-year quarter.
Revenues Stable, Expenses Rise
Net revenues were $6.96 billion, relatively stable year over year. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.85 billion.
Net interest income grew 2% from the prior-year quarter to $5.79 billion. However, net interest margin decreased 7 basis points (bps) to 7.01%.
Non-interest income declined 8% year over year to $1.18 billion. The decrease was due to lower service charges and other customer-related fees and net securities losses, partially offset by rise in net interchange fees and other income.
Non-interest expenses of $3.77 billion were up 6% year over year, mainly owing to 33% jump in marketing costs.
Efficiency ratio was 54.19% compared with 51.07% in the year-ago quarter. An increase in efficiency ratio indicates deterioration in profitability.
Credit Quality: A Mixed Bag
Net charge-off rate decreased 20 bps year over year to 2.41%. Also, provision for credit losses declined 31% to $1.27 billion.
However, the 30-plus day performing delinquency rate increased 35 bps year over year to 3.28%. Likewise, allowance as a percentage of reported loans held for investment was 3.02%, up 8 bps.
Strong Loan and Deposit Balances
As of Sep 30, 2018, loans held for investment were $238.76 billion, up 1% from the prior quarter. Also, total deposits, as of the same date, were relatively stable sequentially at $247.20 billion.
Profitability & Capital Ratios Improve
Return on average assets was 1.66% at the end of the reported quarter, up from 1.28% in the year-ago quarter. Also, return on average common equity was 12.40%, up from 9.40% in the prior-year quarter.
As of Sep 30, 2018, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 12.8%, up from 12.2% in the prior-year quarter end. Further, common equity Tier 1 capital ratio under Basel III Standardized Approach was 11.2% as of Sep 30, 2018, up from 10.7% as of Sep 30, 2017.
Our Take
Capital One’s strategic acquisitions over years position it well for long-term growth. Further, steady improvement in card business will likely support profitability. However, increasing expenses remain a concern. Also, asset quality is likely to continue being under pressure due to losses in the auto portfolio and U.S. card business.
Capital One Financial Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Performance & Earnings Release Dates of Other Consumer Loan Stocks
Sallie Mae (SLM - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2018 core earnings of 23 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Increase in net interest income, aided by rising rates, was a tailwind. However, these positives were offset by elevated expenses, poor credit quality and non-interest loss.
Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY - Free Report) will report results on Oct 25, while Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC - Free Report) is slated to announce on Oct 29.
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Capital One (COF) Gains 1.3% as Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates
Shares of Capital One (COF - Free Report) gained 1.3% following the release of third-quarter 2018 results after the market closed. Adjusted earnings of $3.12 per share easily surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.89. Also, it compared favorably with the year-ago quarter’s adjusted earnings of $2.42.
Results benefited from rise in net interest income and strength in card business. Further, a decline in provision for credit losses and improving loans and deposits were the tailwinds. However, lower non-interest income and an increase in operating expenses hurt the results to some extent.
After taking into consideration the non-recurring items, net income available to common shareholders was $1.44 billion or $3.01 per share, up from $1.05 billion or $2.16 per share in the prior-year quarter.
Revenues Stable, Expenses Rise
Net revenues were $6.96 billion, relatively stable year over year. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.85 billion.
Net interest income grew 2% from the prior-year quarter to $5.79 billion. However, net interest margin decreased 7 basis points (bps) to 7.01%.
Non-interest income declined 8% year over year to $1.18 billion. The decrease was due to lower service charges and other customer-related fees and net securities losses, partially offset by rise in net interchange fees and other income.
Non-interest expenses of $3.77 billion were up 6% year over year, mainly owing to 33% jump in marketing costs.
Efficiency ratio was 54.19% compared with 51.07% in the year-ago quarter. An increase in efficiency ratio indicates deterioration in profitability.
Credit Quality: A Mixed Bag
Net charge-off rate decreased 20 bps year over year to 2.41%. Also, provision for credit losses declined 31% to $1.27 billion.
However, the 30-plus day performing delinquency rate increased 35 bps year over year to 3.28%. Likewise, allowance as a percentage of reported loans held for investment was 3.02%, up 8 bps.
Strong Loan and Deposit Balances
As of Sep 30, 2018, loans held for investment were $238.76 billion, up 1% from the prior quarter. Also, total deposits, as of the same date, were relatively stable sequentially at $247.20 billion.
Profitability & Capital Ratios Improve
Return on average assets was 1.66% at the end of the reported quarter, up from 1.28% in the year-ago quarter. Also, return on average common equity was 12.40%, up from 9.40% in the prior-year quarter.
As of Sep 30, 2018, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 12.8%, up from 12.2% in the prior-year quarter end. Further, common equity Tier 1 capital ratio under Basel III Standardized Approach was 11.2% as of Sep 30, 2018, up from 10.7% as of Sep 30, 2017.
Our Take
Capital One’s strategic acquisitions over years position it well for long-term growth. Further, steady improvement in card business will likely support profitability. However, increasing expenses remain a concern. Also, asset quality is likely to continue being under pressure due to losses in the auto portfolio and U.S. card business.
Capital One Financial Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Currently, Capital One carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Performance & Earnings Release Dates of Other Consumer Loan Stocks
Sallie Mae (SLM - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2018 core earnings of 23 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Increase in net interest income, aided by rising rates, was a tailwind. However, these positives were offset by elevated expenses, poor credit quality and non-interest loss.
Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY - Free Report) will report results on Oct 25, while Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC - Free Report) is slated to announce on Oct 29.
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Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.
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