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Professional and outside services
Capital One Financial Professional and outside services increased by 33.9% to $585.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often signals high levels of strategic project activity or regulatory remediation, while a decrease suggests a shift toward internalizing capabilities or reduced reliance on external advisors.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the costs associated with engaging third-party consultants, legal counsel, auditors, and specialize...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Professional Services' or 'Consulting Fees' reported by other financial institutions.
Metric ID:
other_professional_and_contract_services_expenseHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $437.00M | $585.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +33.9% |
| YoY Change | — | +33.9% |
Range$437.00M – $585.00M
Avg YoY Growth+33.9%
Median YoY Growth+33.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Capital One Financial's professional and outside services?
- Capital One Financial (COF) reported professional and outside services of $585.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does professional and outside services mean?
- The total cost paid to external consultants, legal firms, and contract service providers.