Capital One Q2 Earnings Preview with EPS Down and Revenue Up
Jul 21, 2026, 6:26 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Analysts expect a meaningful EPS decline year-over-year; a miss or in-line print could weigh on COF; prior reaction around earnings cycles for big lenders tends to be sharp if guidance changes, though some downside may be limited by improving loan demand or cost controls in the quarter.
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What happened, with direct paths to the underlying reporting
Capital One is set to release Q2 results after the close on July 21. The Street expects EPS of $4.74 on $15.77 billion in revenue, signaling earnings normalization from a year earlier. A Canada youth literacy partnership announced June 25 could support long-term growth, but near-term earnings momentum remains a focal point.
Q2 earnings due after hours on July 21.
Analysts expect EPS 4.74, down from 5.48 year-ago.
Revenue consensus around 15.77B for the quarter.
June 25 partnership with Junior Achievement of Canada on youth literacy.
Shares fell 0.6% to $206.77 Monday.
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