Capital One Reports High February Credit Card Charge-Offs at 5.17%

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Capital One disclosed its monthly credit metrics for February 2026, revealing a domestic credit card net charge-off rate of 5.17% and a 30+ day delinquency rate of 3.96%, alongside auto loan metrics.

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• Domestic Credit Card Charge-Offs

  Net charge-offs for domestic credit cards reached $1,094 million, resulting in an annualized rate of 5.17% for February 2026.

• Credit Card Delinquency Rates

  The 30+ day performing delinquency rate for domestic credit cards stood at 3.96% ($10,005 million) as of February 28, 2026.

• Auto Loan Metrics

  Auto loans reported a net charge-off rate of 1.54% ($108 million) and a 30+ day performing delinquency rate of 4.08% ($3,449 million). Nonperforming auto loans were $504 million (0.60%).

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This 8-K filing provides a crucial monthly update on Capital One's credit quality, a key concern highlighted in its recent 10-K. The domestic credit card net charge-off rate of 5.17% for February 2026 is notably high, indicating ongoing pressure on asset quality and potential future earnings. Similarly, the 30+ day delinquency rates for both credit cards and auto loans remain elevated. Investors should monitor these trends closely, especially given the company's recent acquisition of Discover and its reported decline in net income partly due to increased credit provisions. Sustained high charge-off rates could impact profitability and necessitate further provisioning.