Axis Capital Holdings Limited AXS
- Market cap
- $6.9B
- P/E
- 6.7×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 51.01 | 49.42 | 47.43 | 50.65 | 31.82 | 44.26 | 48.32 | 51.25 | 53.88 | 83.90 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 66.23 | 71.06 | 60.69 | 67.51 | 66.16 | 58.61 | 61.39 | 63.99 | 94.89 | 110.34 |
High Price
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| 1,325 | 1,647 | 1,567 | 1,667 | 1,921 | 2,082 | 2,064 | 2,048 | 1,876 | 1,966 |
Employees
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| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 4,006 | 4,592 | 5,090 | 5,173 | 4,842 | 5,322 | 5,135 | 5,643 | 5,958 | 6,564 |
Revenue
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| 26.33% | 10.46% | 18.29% | 21.34% | 13.04% | 26.14% | 16.96% | 22.14% | 29.02% | 32.58% |
Gross Margin
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| 522 | (368) | 13 | 337 | (129) | 649 | 243 | 398 | 1,008 | 1,216 |
EBT
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| 13.03% | (8.02%) | 0.25% | 6.52% | (2.67%) | 12.19% | 4.73% | 7.06% | 16.92% | 18.53% |
EBT Margin
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| 513 | (369) | 43 | 323 | (120) | 619 | 223 | 376 | 1,082 | 1,009 |
Net Income
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| 90 | 125 | 207 | 120 | 104 | 107 | 94 | 55 | 17 | 17 |
Depreciation
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| 44.13 | 54.59 | 60.96 | 61.67 | 57.46 | 62.83 | 60.51 | 66.28 | 70.79 | 83.94 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 5.13 | (4.94) | — | 3.37 | (1.79) | 6.95 | 2.27 | 4.06 | 12.49 | 12.52 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 4.48 | 3.08 | 0.13 | 2.37 | 4.08 | 14.14 | 9.40 | 14.75 | 21.92 | (0.52) |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.30) | (0.51) | (0.30) | (0.75) | (0.53) | (0.46) | (0.43) | (0.37) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Capex/Sh
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| 4.18 | 2.57 | (0.17) | 1.62 | 3.55 | 13.68 | 8.97 | 14.38 | 21.92 | (0.52) |
Free CF/Sh
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| 69.10 | 63.50 | 60.24 | 66.08 | 62.85 | 63.88 | 54.67 | 61.82 | 72.35 | 81.29 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 91 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 78 |
Shares
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| 12.63 | 0.00 | 5,164.00 | 17.69 | 0.00 | 7.84 | 24.17 | 13.58 | 7.10 | 8.52 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.48 | 0.90 | 0.85 | 0.96 | 0.88 | 0.87 | 0.91 | 0.83 | 1.25 | 1.28 |
PS Ratio
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| 1.15 | 0.91 | 1.01 | 1.05 | 0.89 | 0.95 | 1.14 | 1.00 | 1.35 | 1.44 |
PB Ratio
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| 1.44 | 0.93 | 0.77 | 1.02 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.95 | 0.84 | 1.01 | 1.29 |
EV/Sales
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| 15.15 | 19.66 | (126.26) | 38.64 | 13.91 | 4.00 | 6.43 | 3.93 | 3.38 | (103.98) |
EV/FCF
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| 407 | 259 | 11 | 199 | 344 | 1,198 | 798 | 1,256 | 1,845 | (41) |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (27) | (43) | (25) | (63) | (45) | (39) | (37) | (31) | — | — |
Capex
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| 380 | 217 | (14) | 136 | 299 | 1,159 | 761 | 1,224 | 1,845 | (41) |
FCF
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| (6,639) | (8,932) | (7,542) | (7,694) | (8,273) | (9,026) | (9,216) | (9,602) | (8,816) | (9,383) |
Working Cap'
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| 1,056 | 1,477 | 1,454 | 1,841 | 1,414 | 1,343 | 1,413 | 1,426 | 1,651 | 1,420 |
Total Debt
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| (186) | 113 | (376) | 265 | (89) | 25 | 239 | 42 | (1,412) | 99 |
Net Debt
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| 6,272 | 5,341 | 5,030 | 5,544 | 5,296 | 5,411 | 4,640 | 5,263 | 6,089 | 6,356 |
Sh' Equity
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| 2.28% | (1.82%) | 0.00% | 1.14% | (0.59%) | 2.21% | 0.70% | 1.19% | 3.34% | 2.92% |
ROA
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| 4.64% | (1.74%) | 1.58% | 4.64% | 0.42% | 8.18% | 2.30% | 6.53% | 14.05% | 13.80% |
ROIC
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| 8.96% | (8.56%) | 0.01% | 6.26% | (3.17%) | 12.25% | 4.31% | 7.86% | 20.51% | 17.25% |
ROE
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|---|---|---|---|
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Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) key facts
- Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) is an Insurance Specialty company in the Financial sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Axis Capital Holdings Limited’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $6.6 billion, up 10.2% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, AXS traded at $94.45, a market capitalization of $6.9 billion.
- Axis Capital Holdings Limited pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share, a yield of 3.08%, with a payout ratio of 44.2%.
- Return on equity was 17.3% and debt-to-equity 0.24.
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) Latest News
17 Sep
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited adds a high-performing excess liability book to its operations. Addition of high-performing excess liability book boosts AXS operational capacity and performance outlook.
19 Aug
Axis Capital Holdings Limited's insurance operations are powering diversified growth. Insurance operations powering diversified growth points to moderately noticeable influence on financial performance.
5 Aug
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited agrees to acquire renewal rights to DUAL North America's Excess Liability Business. Deal expands AXS operations in North American excess liability coverage through acquired renewal rights.
29 Jul
Axis Capital Holdings Limited appoints Rahil Jogani as Head of Technology & Artificial Intelligence Strategy. Appointment of AI strategy head signals moderate push toward technology innovation with potential but limited effects on operations and positioning.
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) held its Q2 earnings call, covering financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance for the reinsurance and insurance segments. Q2 earnings details and guidance offer updates on performance and outlook that moderately shape near-term investor sentiment.
Axis Capital Holdings Limited's Q2 earnings missed estimates due to higher catastrophe losses. Missed Q2 earnings from elevated catastrophe losses signal moderate short-term pressure on financial results.
28 Jul
Axis Capital Holdings Limited reported Q2 earnings whose key metrics are analyzed for performance signals. Q2 earnings metric analysis can moderately shift investor views on financial trajectory.
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) missed Q2 earnings and revenue estimates. A quarterly earnings and revenue miss typically pressures near-term stock performance without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited reported second quarter net income available to common shareholders of $251 million, or $3.38 per diluted common share, and operating income of $211 million, or $2.84 per diluted common share. Quarterly earnings beat expectations and support positive near-term stock performance.
27 Jul
AXIS Capital Holdings anticipates revenue reacceleration with its earnings release, carrying implications for shareholders. Anticipated revenue reacceleration and earnings updates moderately shape AXS trajectory and investor views.
17 Jun
AXIS Capital Holdings (AXS) stock may be 16% undervalued based on its AI underwriting narrative. AI underwriting developments at AXIS Capital Holdings could moderately influence valuation and competitive positioning in insurance markets.
7 May
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) topped Q1 EPS estimates due to strong investment income and volume growth. Beating Q1 EPS estimates on strong investment income and volume growth indicates significant positive impact on AXS financial performance and investor sentiment.
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) Q1 earnings and revenues exceeded estimates, with investment income rising year-over-year. Q1 earnings and revenues beating estimates alongside higher investment income signals robust financial performance, likely enhancing market sentiment and stock trajectory.
2 May
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) Q1 results spotlight insurance growth, margin expansion, and cautious underwriting. Q1 insurance growth and margin expansion signal significant positive shifts in financial performance and investor sentiment for AXS.
1 May
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) Q1 earnings call highlights key financial results, strategic updates, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings call highlights detail financial performance and outlook, likely driving significant shifts in investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
30 Apr
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) Q1 earnings beat estimates due to strong underwriting and lower expenses. Q1 earnings beat driven by strong underwriting and lower expenses significantly enhances AXS profitability and investor sentiment.
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) Q1 earnings beat analyst estimates driven by solid underwriting income. Q1 earnings beat on strong underwriting income signals robust financial performance and positive investor sentiment for AXS.
Axis Capital Holdings Limited summarized its Q1 2026 earnings call, highlighting financial results, underwriting performance, investment returns, and outlook amid favorable market conditions. Quarterly earnings summaries reveal key financial metrics and guidance that significantly sway stock price and investor confidence.
29 Apr
Axis Capital Holdings (AXS) Q1 earnings report compares key metrics to analyst estimates, highlighting performance in underwriting, investment income, and overall profitability. Q1 earnings metrics versus estimates directly affect AXS financial performance, investor sentiment, and stock trajectory.
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) topped Q1 earnings and revenue estimates. Exceeding Q1 earnings and revenue estimates signals strong financial performance, likely enhancing investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
Axis Capital Holdings Limited reported first quarter net income available to common shareholders of $247 million, or $3.29 per diluted common share, and operating income of $257 million, or $3.42 per diluted common share. Strong Q1 earnings results demonstrate robust financial performance that will positively influence investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
AXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS) reported sales below analyst estimates in Q1 CY2026 earnings. Sales below estimates in Q1 CY2026 moderately impacts financial performance and investor sentiment.
28 Apr
Preview outlines expectations for AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) Q1 earnings, including projected revenue, EPS, underwriting results, and factors like catastrophe losses and market conditions. Q1 earnings preview influences investor sentiment and stock performance ahead of actual results.
24 Apr
Analysts assess chances of Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) beating earnings expectations this season. Earnings preview anticipation moderately influences financial performance expectations and short-term investor sentiment.
22 Apr
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) earnings are expected to grow ahead of next week's release, with analysts forecasting revenue and EPS increases driven by favorable underwriting and investment results. Expected earnings growth signals moderate positive influence on financial performance and market sentiment before the actual report.
16 Apr
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) growth sustainability hinges on continued premium strength and underwriting discipline amid rising competition and catastrophe losses. Premium growth and underwriting results directly influence AXS financial performance and competitive positioning.
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) nears its next earnings report with a track record of beating analyst estimates, prompting questions on whether strong underwriting, premium growth, and favorable catastrophe losses will drive another outperformance amid stable investment income. Anticipation of earnings beat influences financial performance expectations and short-term market sentiment.
14 Apr
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) quietly outperforms peers in the insurance sector, delivering strong returns amid favorable market conditions, but remains vulnerable to major catastrophe losses that could erode gains. Strong performance is balanced by catastrophe risk exposure, creating moderate influence on financial trajectory and investor sentiment.
8 Apr
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) is recommended as a new buy stock due to its compelling attributes driving strong performance potential. Bullish recommendation highlights key strengths likely to moderately influence investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
2 Mar
AXIS Capital Holdings (AXS) announces new share buybacks and dividends, signaling strong management confidence in its undervalued stock and positive future valuation. Buybacks and dividends are major capital allocation moves that enhance shareholder value and boost investor sentiment, significantly impacting AXS market performance.