Capital One reported a net income of $2.6 billion, or $5.35 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2020. Excluding adjusting items, net income was $5.29 per diluted common share. The Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program of up to $7.5 billion.
Total net revenue decreased 1 percent to $7.3 billion.
Total non-interest expense increased 13 percent to $4.0 billion, driven by a 99% increase in marketing expenses.
Period-end loans held for investment increased $3.4 billion, or 1 percent, to $251.6 billion.
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio under Basel III Standardized Approach of 13.7 percent at December 31, 2020.
The company did not provide specific forward guidance in this earnings report.
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