Q1 EPS Estimates for Axis Capital Lifted by Zacks Research

Axis Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q1 2027 EPS estimates for Axis Capital in a research report issued on Tuesday, March 17th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the insurance provider will post earnings per share of $3.40 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $3.35. The consensus estimate for Axis Capital’s current full-year earnings is $11.19 per share.

Axis Capital (NYSE:AXS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The insurance provider reported $3.25 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.28. Axis Capital had a net margin of 15.37% and a return on equity of 18.72%. The firm had revenue of $1.73 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.33 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $3.38 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 17.8% on a year-over-year basis.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $122.00 price target on shares of Axis Capital in a report on Friday, January 30th. Mizuho set a $141.00 price objective on Axis Capital in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Roth Mkm reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 target price on shares of Axis Capital in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on Axis Capital from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $110.00 price target on shares of Axis Capital in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Axis Capital presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $124.00.

Axis Capital Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of Axis Capital stock opened at $99.66 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $102.69 and a two-hundred day moving average of $100.42. Axis Capital has a 12-month low of $84.81 and a 12-month high of $110.34. The company has a current ratio of 0.65, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24. The stock has a market cap of $7.37 billion, a PE ratio of 8.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.97 and a beta of 0.61.

Axis Capital Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be issued a dividend of $0.44 per share. This represents a $1.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 31st. Axis Capital’s dividend payout ratio is 14.21%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Axis Capital

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of AXS. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Axis Capital in the third quarter worth $29,000. Activest Wealth Management acquired a new stake in shares of Axis Capital during the fourth quarter valued at $30,000. AlphaCore Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Axis Capital during the second quarter valued at $37,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Axis Capital during the 2nd quarter worth about $41,000. Finally, Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Axis Capital during the 3rd quarter worth about $43,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.44% of the company’s stock.

More Axis Capital News

Here are the key news stories impacting Axis Capital this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its Q1 2027 EPS estimate for AXS to $3.40 from $3.35, a modest beat that suggests stronger-than-expected underlying underwriting/investment results for the coming quarter. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Across multiple notes issued March 17, Zacks lifted several other quarterly and annual forecasts (examples include Q1–Q4 2026 lifts, FY2026 to $13.19 from $12.94, FY2027 to $13.94 from $13.79 and FY2028 to $15.03 from $15.01). These upward tweaks point to improved earnings momentum over 2026–2028 and help explain investor buying interest. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: A Zacks comparison piece examines Axis Capital (AXS) versus peer W.R. Berkley (WRB) to evaluate relative value within P&C insurance — useful context for investors assessing whether AXS’s revised earnings trajectory is already priced in versus competitors. Read More.

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.