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Wells Fargo vs Capital One Financial: WFC and COF compared
Wells Fargo is the larger company: $21.9B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $16.3B for Capital One Financial (Q3 2026). Capital One Financial is growing faster (+6% against +2% a year earlier). Wells Fargo is more profitable, with an operating margin of 32.5% against 28.0%.
Where the money goes: WFC and COF
Wells Fargo (WFC) · Q3 2026
Wells Fargo, Q3 2026: revenue $21.9B (+2% year over year), operating margin 32.5%, net earnings $6.0B, operating cash flow $8.9B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Capital One Financial (COF) · Q3 2026
Capital One Financial, Q3 2026: revenue $16.3B (+6% year over year), operating margin 28.0%, net earnings $3.5B, operating cash flow $5.7B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Wells Fargo (WFC) | Capital One Financial (COF) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $21.9B | $16.3B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +6% |
| Operating margin | 32.5% | 28.0% |
| Net earnings | $6.0B | $3.5B |
| Net margin | 27.2% | 21.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $8.9B | $5.7B |
| Free cash flow | — | $5.3B |
| Market value | $256.1B | $123.0B |
| P/E | 11.9× | 11.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $97.38 | $255.19 |
Questions
Which is bigger, Wells Fargo or Capital One Financial?
Wells Fargo is the larger company: $21.9B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $16.3B for Capital One Financial (Q3 2026).
Is Wells Fargo or Capital One Financial growing faster?
Capital One Financial is growing faster (+6% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Wells Fargo or Capital One Financial?
Wells Fargo is more profitable, with an operating margin of 32.5% against 28.0%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.