10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2016

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Sep 30, 2016

Filed November 3, 2016For Securities:COFCOF-PLCOF-PICOF-PKCOF-PNCOF-PJ

Summary

Capital One Financial Corporation reported net income of $1.0 billion ($1.90 per diluted share) for the third quarter of 2016, a decrease from $1.1 billion ($1.98 per diluted share) in the same period last year. This decline was primarily attributed to a higher provision for credit losses, stemming from increased charge-offs in credit card, taxi medallion, and oil and gas portfolios, alongside a larger allowance build for credit card loans. Higher operating expenses, driven by loan growth and technology investments, also contributed to the decrease. Despite these headwinds, total net revenue saw a 10% increase year-over-year, driven by higher interest income from loan portfolio growth and increased interchange fees. The company's loan portfolio expanded by 4% year-over-year, with notable growth in auto, commercial, and credit card portfolios. For the first nine months of 2016, net income was $3.0 billion ($5.42 per diluted share), down from $3.1 billion ($5.48 per diluted share) in the prior year. The company maintained a strong capital position with a Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 10.6% as of September 30, 2016. Capital One continued its share repurchase program, having bought back $1.2 billion of stock in the third quarter of 2016, as part of its $2.5 billion authorization. The company also announced a 10-year partnership agreement to become the exclusive issuing partner for Cabela's co-branded credit cards, which includes the acquisition of Cabela's credit card operations.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$6.46B
Operating Income$2.98B
Interest Expense$517.00M
Net Income$1.00B
EPS (Basic)$1.92
EPS (Diluted)$1.90
Shares Outstanding (Basic)501.10M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)505.90M

Key Highlights

  • 1Net income for Q3 2016 was $1.0 billion, down 9% year-over-year, impacted by higher provisions for credit losses and operating expenses.
  • 2Total net revenue increased by 10% to $6.5 billion in Q3 2016, driven by loan growth and higher interchange fees.
  • 3The company's loan portfolio grew by 4% to $238.0 billion as of September 30, 2016, primarily in auto, commercial, and credit card segments.
  • 4The net charge-off rate increased by 41 basis points to 2.10% in Q3 2016, attributed to credit card portfolio seasoning and specific commercial lending segments.
  • 5Capital One's Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio stood at 10.6% as of September 30, 2016, indicating a strong capital position.
  • 6The company repurchased approximately $1.2 billion of common stock in Q3 2016 under its $2.5 billion repurchase program.
  • 7Capital One announced a significant partnership and acquisition of Cabela's credit card operations, demonstrating strategic growth initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Capital One reported a net income of $1.0 billion for the third quarter of 2016, which is a decrease from $1.1 billion reported in the third quarter of 2015. Diluted earnings per share were $1.90 for Q3 2016, down from $1.98 in Q3 2015.

The decrease in net income was primarily due to a higher provision for credit losses, driven by increased charge-offs in the credit card, taxi medallion, and oil and gas lending portfolios, along with a larger allowance build in the credit card portfolio. Additionally, higher operating expenses related to loan growth and investments in technology and infrastructure also contributed to the decline.

Loans held for investment increased by 4% to $238.0 billion as of September 30, 2016, compared to December 31, 2015. This growth was primarily driven by increases in the auto, commercial, and credit card loan portfolios. However, the net charge-off rate increased by 41 basis points to 2.10% in Q3 2016 compared to the prior year's third quarter, reflecting portfolio seasoning and higher losses in specific segments.

Capital One maintained a strong capital position with a Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 10.6% as of September 30, 2016. The company is also actively returning capital to shareholders, having repurchased approximately $1.2 billion of common stock in the third quarter of 2016 as part of its $2.5 billion stock repurchase program authorized through the second quarter of 2017.

A significant strategic development is the announcement of a 10-year program agreement to become the exclusive issuing partner for Cabela's co-branded credit cards, which includes the acquisition of Cabela's credit card operations, representing approximately $5.2 billion in credit card receivables.