Summary
Capital One Financial Corporation's second-quarter 2013 results demonstrate a significant year-over-year improvement, driven primarily by the absence of substantial credit loss provisions that impacted the prior year period. Net income surged to $1.1 billion ($1.87 per diluted share) from $93 million ($0.16 per diluted share) in Q2 2012, reflecting strong performance across all business segments, particularly in the Credit Card division. Total net revenue grew 12% to $5.6 billion, supported by an increase in interest-earning assets resulting from acquisitions and a notable expansion in net interest margin to 6.83%. The company also highlighted its robust capital position, with a Tier 1 common ratio increasing to 12.1%. Looking ahead, Capital One anticipates navigating product mix changes and the run-off of certain acquired loans. The company's strategic focus remains on franchise-enhancing customer relationships, supported by ongoing investments in infrastructure and a commitment to delivering shareholder value through dividends and share repurchases. The sale of the Best Buy loan portfolio is expected to close in the third quarter, further impacting the company's financial profile.
Financial Highlights
39 data points| Revenue | $5.64B |
| Operating Income | $1.23B |
| Interest Expense | $457.00M |
| Net Income | $1.11B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.88 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.85 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 581.50M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 588.80M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income significantly increased to $1.1 billion in Q2 2013 from $93 million in Q2 2012, driven by the absence of large credit loss provisions from the prior year.
- 2Total net revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $5.6 billion, fueled by increased interest-earning assets and a wider net interest margin of 6.83%.
- 3The Credit Card segment showed a strong turnaround, reporting net income of $719 million compared to a net loss of $297 million in the prior year quarter.
- 4Capital One's capital position remains strong, with the Tier 1 common ratio improving to 12.06% as of June 30, 2013.
- 5The company announced a substantial increase in its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.30 per share and authorized up to $1 billion in share repurchases.
- 6Loans held for investment decreased by 7% from year-end 2012 to $191.5 billion, partly due to the transfer of the Best Buy loan portfolio to held-for-sale status.
- 7The allowance for loan and lease losses decreased by 15% to $4.4 billion, reflecting an improved credit outlook and the transfer of the Best Buy portfolio.