Axis Capital (AXS) Expected to Announce Earnings on Wednesday

Axis Capital (NYSE:AXS) is expected to announce its Q4 2025 results after the market closes on Wednesday, January 28th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $2.95 per share and revenue of $1.3322 billion for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Axis Capital (NYSE:AXS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The insurance provider reported $3.25 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.72 by $0.53. Axis Capital had a return on equity of 18.99% and a net margin of 16.08%.The business had revenue of $1.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.33 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $2.71 EPS. Axis Capital’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.9% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Axis Capital to post $11 EPS for the current fiscal year and $12 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Axis Capital Trading Up 2.8%

Shares of AXS opened at $102.74 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a current ratio of 0.67. The company has a market cap of $7.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.49, a PEG ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 0.65. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $103.21 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $98.57. Axis Capital has a 52-week low of $84.81 and a 52-week high of $110.34.

Axis Capital Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 31st were issued a $0.44 dividend. This represents a $1.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, December 31st. Axis Capital’s payout ratio is currently 14.55%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts recently issued reports on AXS shares. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their price target on shares of Axis Capital from $121.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Mizuho initiated coverage on shares of Axis Capital in a research report on Monday, December 15th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $133.00 target price on the stock. Bank of America reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $115.00 price target (down previously from $116.00) on shares of Axis Capital in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada assumed coverage on Axis Capital in a report on Monday, November 24th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $125.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Axis Capital from $118.00 to $124.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $121.89.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Axis Capital

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its stake in Axis Capital by 12.4% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 63,457 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $6,361,000 after buying an additional 7,023 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Axis Capital by 6.6% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 205,553 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $20,605,000 after acquiring an additional 12,680 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC raised its position in shares of Axis Capital by 86.2% in the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 47,277 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $4,739,000 after acquiring an additional 21,892 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth raised its position in shares of Axis Capital by 42.1% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 10,417 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $1,044,000 after acquiring an additional 3,085 shares during the period. Finally, Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its stake in Axis Capital by 33.6% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,924 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $407,000 after acquiring an additional 987 shares during the last quarter. 93.44% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Axis Capital

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides various specialty insurance and reinsurance products in Bermuda, the United States, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Insurance and Reinsurance. The Insurance segment offers professional insurance products that cover directors' and officers' liability, errors and omissions, employment practices, fiduciary, crime, professional indemnity, medical malpractice, 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.