Cash on Hand for Capital One Financial (COF)
According to Capital One Financial's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $7.32B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$7.32B
YoY change
+31.1%
5Y CAGR
-15.2%
Peak year (2020)
$140.95B
Latest annual
$61.71B
Cash on Hand history chart for Capital One Financial (COF) from 1994 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Capital One Financial (COF) from 1994 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61.71B | +31.1% | ||
| 2024 | $47.08B | -61.5% | ||
| 2023 | $122.41B | +13.6% | ||
| 2022 | $107.78B | -7.9% | ||
| 2021 | $117.01B | -17.0% | ||
| 2020 | $140.95B | +52.2% | ||
| 2019 | $92.62B | +56.1% | ||
| 2018 | $59.34B | +14.8% | ||
| 2017 | $51.70B | +1.9% | ||
| 2016 | $50.71B | +7.6% | ||
| 2015 | $47.12B | +0.8% | ||
| 2014 | $46.75B | -2.8% | ||
| 2013 | $48.09B | -35.9% | ||
| 2012 | $75.04B | +68.3% | ||
| 2011 | $44.60B | -4.7% | ||
| 2010 | $46.79B | -1.5% | ||
| 2009 | $47.52B | +23.4% | ||
| 2008 | $38.49B | +56.5% | ||
| 2007 | $24.60B | +22.3% | ||
| 2006 | $20.11B | +9.8% | ||
| 2005 | $18.32B | +1197.9% | ||
| 2004 | $1.41B | -28.7% | ||
| 2003 | $1.98B | +115.5% | ||
| 2002 | $918.78M | +29.9% | ||
| 2001 | $707.24M | +198.8% | ||
| 2000 | $236.71M | -4.0% | ||
| 1999 | $246.50M | -17.9% | ||
| 1998 | $300.20M | +26.3% | ||
| 1997 | $237.70M | -55.1% | ||
| 1996 | $529.00M | -39.4% | ||
| 1995 | $872.50M | +72.4% | ||
| 1994 | $506.00M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Capital One Financial's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual cash and short-term investments for Capital One Financial (COF) came in at $61.71B – surged 31.1% year-over-year.
Capital One Financial cash and short-term investments compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -15.2%, with a net decline across the window.
Capital One Financial cash and short-term investments plunged from $140.95B in 2020 to $61.71B in 2025, a 56.2% drawdown.
Across the available history, cash and short-term investments reached its high of $140.95B in 2020 and its low of $236.71M in 2000.
Among 8 Financial Services peers, Capital One Financial (COF) ranks 7th; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $505.76B.
Capital One Financial Cash on Hand by Year
Capital One Financial Cash on Hand 2025: $61.71B
Capital One Financial cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $61.71B, surged 31.1% from 2024.
Capital One Financial Cash on Hand 2024: $47.08B
Capital One Financial cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $47.08B, plunged 61.5% below 2023.
Capital One Financial Cash on Hand 2023: $122.41B
Capital One Financial cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $122.41B, grew 13.6% from 2022.
Capital One Financial Cash on Hand 2022: $107.78B
Capital One Financial cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $107.78B, declined 7.9% below 2021.
Capital One Financial Cash on Hand 2021: $117.01B
Capital One Financial cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $117.01B.
See more financial history for Capital One Financial (COF).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Capital One Financial, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $1.48T | Financial Services |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $963.73B | Financial Services |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $624.53B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $539.97B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $471.55B | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) | $373.31B | Financial Services |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $21.99B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $11.46B | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Capital One Financial's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Capital One Financial (COF) is $7.32B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Capital One Financial cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Capital One Financial (COF) cash and short-term investments changed +31.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Capital One Financial cash and short-term investments?
- Capital One Financial (COF) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -15.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Capital One Financial cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Capital One Financial cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $140.95B in 2020.
What was Capital One Financial cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Capital One Financial (COF) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $47.08B.
What was Capital One Financial cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Capital One Financial (COF) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $61.71B.
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