Operating Expenses

Information processing and communications

Capital One Financial Information processing and communications increased by 24.3% to $496.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal heavy investment in digital transformation or rising costs of maintaining legacy systems, while a decrease could indicate improved operational efficiency or reduced IT spending.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the total costs incurred for maintaining and operating the technological infrastructure, includin...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Technology and Communications' or 'Data Processing' expenses at other large global banks.

Metric ID: bac_information_processing_and_communications

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$399.00M$496.00M
QoQ Change+24.3%
YoY Change+24.3%
Range$399.00M$496.00M
Avg YoY Growth+24.3%
Median YoY Growth+24.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capital One Financial's information processing and communications?
Capital One Financial (COF) reported information processing and communications of $496.00M in Q1 2026.
What does information processing and communications mean?
The total cost of maintaining the company's technology, software, and telecommunications infrastructure.