AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd (AXS)

Currency in USD
101.28
+0.56(+0.56%)
Real-time Data·
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Fair Value
Day's Range
99.38102.22
52 wk Range
88.07119.99
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
100.72
Open
99.86
Day's Range
99.38-102.22
52 wk Range
88.07-119.99
Volume
116.64K
Average Volume (3m)
716.72K
1-Year Change
4.3514%
Book Value / Share
80.75
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
124.18
Upside
+22.61%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
12 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 124.18
(+22.61% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Buy125.00+23.63%131.00Maintain04-08-2026
UBS
Buy126.00+24.62%131.00Maintain03-08-2026
Mizuho
Buy130.00+28.57%142.00Maintain03-08-2026
Wells Fargo
Buy126.00+24.62%134.00Maintain30-07-2026
BMO Capital
Hold108.00+6.81%-Maintain29-07-2026

AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • AXIS Capital Q2 operating EPS of $2.84 missed consensus by 13.4%, while revenue of $1.75B slightly beat estimates; shares fell 9.46% to $107.99.
  • Insurance premiums rose 15% to $2.2B, but reinsurance fell 25% to $440M as firm reduced exposure amid pricing pressure in professional and liability lines.
  • Company posted 14.3% operating ROE and 15% book value growth, marking 15th consecutive quarter of double-digit gains; combined ratio was 93.1%.
  • Management expects insurance loss ratio to hold near Q2 levels through 2026, with full-year reinsurance premiums down ~10%; no 2027 guidance provided.
  • AXIS returned $122M to shareholders via dividends and buybacks, with $263M remaining under repurchase authorization; CFO cited undervaluation concerns.
Last Updated: 29-07-2026, 07:10 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
28-07-2026
EPS / Forecast
2.84 / 3.28
Revenue / Forecast
1.75B / 1.74B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 14.10%
Dividend Yield
1.73%
Industry Median 3.17%
Annualised payout
1.76
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.06%
Growth Streak

AXS Income Statement

Compare AXS to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
AXS
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Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
6.8x11.2x10.1x
PEG Ratio
0.190.270.03
Price/Book
1.2x1.8x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.1x1.3x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
25.1%40.6%13.2%
Fair Value Upside
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AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides various specialty insurance and reinsurance products in Bermuda, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Insurance and Reinsurance. Its Insurance segment offers professional insurance products that cover directors’ and officers’ liability, errors and omissions, employment practices, fiduciary, crime, professional indemnity, medical malpractice, environmental liability, and other financial insurance related coverages for commercial enterprises, financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and other professional service providers; and property insurance products for commercial buildings, residential premises, construction projects, property in transit, onshore renewable energy installations, and physical damage and business interruption following an act of terrorism. This segment also provides marine and aviation insurance services for offshore energy, offshore renewable energy, ocean marine, cargo, liability, including kidnap and ransom, fine art, specie, and hull war, hull and liability, and specific war coverage for passenger airlines, cargo operations, general aviation operations, airports, aviation authorities, security firms, and product manufacturers; personal accident, travel insurance, specialty health products for employer and affinity groups, and pet insurance products; and liability, cyber, and credit and political risk insurance services. The Reinsurance segment offers agriculture, marine and aviation, catastrophe, accident and health, credit and surety, motor, professional, travel, life, engineering, property, and liability reinsurance products. AXIS Capital Holdings Limited was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.

Industry
Insurance
Sector
Financial
Employees
1966

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
34.82M47.72%3.54B
Other Institutional Investors
38.58M52.28%3.93B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
73.4M100.00%7.47B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
AQR Capital Management, LLC6.69%48,83,3524,97,076
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC5.37%39,20,4383,99,061

FAQ

What Is the Axis Capital (AXS) Share Price Today?

The Axis Capital share price today is 101.28.

What is the current Axis Capital (AXS) share price and day range?

As of 12-08-2026, the Axis Capital share price is 101.28, with a previous close of 100.72. The share price has ranged from 99.38 to 102.22 today, while the 52-week range spans from 88.07 to 119.99.

What Is the Axis Capital Market Cap?

As of today, Axis Capital market cap is 7.38B.

Does Axis Capital Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Axis Capital dividend yield is 1.73%.

What Is the Axis Capital (AXS) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Axis Capital is 124.18, with a high estimate of 131 and a low estimate of 108. 8 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +22.61% Upside potential.

What Is Axis Capital's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Axis Capital EPS (TTM) is 14.10.

When Is the Next Axis Capital Earnings Date?

Axis Capital will release its next earnings report on 04-11-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is AXS a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does Axis Capital Trade On?

Axis Capital is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Axis Capital?

The stock symbol for Axis Capital is "AXS."

How Many Times Has Axis Capital Stock Split?

Axis Capital has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Axis Capital Have?

Axis Capital has 1966 employees.
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