COF Falls on Q4 Earnings Miss as Costs Rise Y/Y, Announces Brex Deal

Key Takeaways COF shares fell in after-hour trading as Q4 adjusted EPS of $3.86 missed estimates despite strong y/y growth.Capital One's performance was dampened by higher expenses and credit provisions, partly offset by NII gains.COF agreed to buy fintech Brex for $5.15B in a stock-and-cash deal, targeting a mid-2026 close.Shares of Capital One (COF) lost 2.9% in after-hour trading following the announcement of worse-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 results. Adjusted earnings of $3.86 per share missed the ...