Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 22, 2019
Reporting Period: Fourth Quarter ended December 31, 2018
This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued a press release and financial supplement regarding its Q4 2018 results. The detailed financial data is contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, which are incorporated by reference but not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document for the earnings release and does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are located in the attached Exhibits 99.1 (Press Release) and 99.2 (Financial Supplement).
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the attached financial supplement for comparative analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Conference Call: The Company held an earnings conference call on January 22, 2019, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. A replay was archived on the Company's website through February 5, 2019.
Access to Information: The press release, financial supplement (including non-GAAP reconciliations), and presentation materials are available via the Investor Center on the Company's website.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific Q4 2018 revenue, net income, and earnings per share figures in Exhibit 99.1.
- Review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures in Exhibit 99.2.
- Confirm the status of the earnings conference call replay, which was archived until February 5, 2019.
- Note that the information in this 8-K is furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 liability.