Axis Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS – Free Report) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research dropped their FY2026 EPS estimates for Axis Capital in a research report issued on Tuesday, November 10th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the insurance provider will post earnings per share of $12.44 for the year, down from their previous estimate of $12.57. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Axis Capital’s current full-year earnings is $12.47 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Axis Capital’s Q4 2026 earnings at $3.06 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $3.41 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $3.89 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $3.49 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $14.41 EPS.
A number of other brokerages have also recently issued reports on AXS. Citigroup reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Axis Capital in a report on Thursday, October 29th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Axis Capital from $112.00 to $122.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, November 2nd. Mizuho set a $123.00 price target on Axis Capital in a research report on Monday, November 2nd. BMO Capital Markets restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Axis Capital in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Roth Capital set a $115.00 price objective on Axis Capital in a research report on Thursday, October 29th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Axis Capital presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $120.00.
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Axis Capital Stock Performance
Shares of AXS stock opened at $108.29 on Thursday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $99.97 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $102.22. Axis Capital has a one year low of $93.02 and a one year high of $119.99. The stock has a market cap of $7.77 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.27, a P/E/G ratio of 3.58 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, a current ratio of 0.64 and a quick ratio of 0.64.
Axis Capital (NYSE:AXS – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The insurance provider reported $3.12 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.85 by $0.27. Axis Capital had a net margin of 14.62% and a return on equity of 16.61%. The business had revenue of $1.79 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.69 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $3.25 earnings per share.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of AXS. Assetmark Inc. raised its holdings in Axis Capital by 80.8% in the 1st quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 396 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 177 shares during the period. MCF Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Axis Capital during the second quarter worth approximately $44,000. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Axis Capital during the first quarter worth approximately $43,000. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Axis Capital during the third quarter worth approximately $49,000. Finally, Covestor Ltd grew its position in shares of Axis Capital by 24.6% in the third quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 832 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $78,000 after purchasing an additional 164 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.44% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity
In other news, Director Henry Smith sold 4,893 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.15, for a total transaction of $519,391.95. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 41,454 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,400,342.10. This trade represents a 10.56% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.60% of the company’s stock.
Axis Capital Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 30th were given a $0.44 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, September 30th. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.6%. Axis Capital’s dividend payout ratio is presently 13.45%.
Top Axis Capital Stories
Here are a few of the latest stories about AXS:
- Positive Sentiment: An earlier revision also increased Zacks’ Q1 2028 EPS estimate to $3.44 from $3.19. Axis Capital coverage
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks’ Hold rating was unchanged. Its FY2026 estimate of $12.44 per share is close to the stated consensus of $12.47, indicating limited deviation from market expectations. Axis Capital coverage
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut its Q4 2026 EPS forecast to $3.06 from $3.44 and its FY2026 estimate to $12.44 from $12.57. It also lowered Q1 and Q2 2027 forecasts and reduced its FY2027 estimate to $13.22 from $13.36, tempering the longer-term optimism. Axis Capital coverage
Axis Capital Company Profile
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited is a global specialty insurer and reinsurer headquartered in Bermuda. Founded in 2001, the company serves businesses and other clients through insurance and reinsurance operations. Its insurance offerings include coverage for property and casualty risks, professional liability, cyber, marine, aviation, energy, and accident and health. Its reinsurance business provides protection to other insurers across property, casualty, and specialty lines. AXIS operates in markets around the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
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