NYSE:AXS AXIS Capital (AXS) Stock Forecast, Price & News $54.60 +0.51 (+0.94%) (As of 02:27 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$53.79▼$54.6950-Day Range$51.68▼$57.6652-Week Range$48.32▼$63.99Volume150,889 shsAverage Volume550,976 shsMarket Capitalization$4.65 billionP/E Ratio20.92Dividend Yield3.22%Price Target$64.00 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability AXIS Capital MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.20 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside18.2% Upside$64.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.23% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.23Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.63Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth11.11%From $7.74 to $8.60 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.48 out of 5 starsFinance Sector398th out of 866 stocksFire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance Industry19th out of 46 stocks 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAXIS Capital has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.20, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $64.00, AXIS Capital has a forecasted upside of 18.2% from its current price of $54.14.Amount of Analyst CoverageAXIS Capital has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.23% of the float of AXIS Capital has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAXIS Capital has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AXIS Capital has recently increased by 21.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAXIS Capital pays a meaningful dividend of 3.32%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAXIS Capital has been increasing its dividend for 19 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of AXIS Capital is 67.43%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, AXIS Capital will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.47% next year. This indicates that AXIS Capital will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 2.1 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAXIS Capital has received a 2.91% net impact score from Upright. Axis Capital seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Societal infrastructure", and "Jobs". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is mostly driven by its "Accident reinsurance services", "Commercial legal expense insurance", and "Commercial general liability insurance" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for AXIS Capital is -0.23. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAXIS Capital has a news sentiment score of 0.63. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for AXIS Capital this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for AXS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, AXIS Capital insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.00% of the stock of AXIS Capital is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions92.89% of the stock of AXIS Capital is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for AXIS Capital are expected to grow by 11.11% in the coming year, from $7.74 to $8.60 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AXIS Capital is 20.74, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.78.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AXIS Capital is 20.74, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 152.36.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAXIS Capital has a PEG Ratio of 1.37. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAXIS Capital has a P/B Ratio of 1.12. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About AXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS) StockAXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of various insurance, and reinsurance products and services. It operates through the Insurance and Reinsurance segments. The Insurance segment offers property, marine, terrorism, aviation, political risk, professional lines, liability, and accident, and health insurance products. The Reinsurance segment provides non-life treaty reinsurance to insurance companies. The company was founded on December 9, 2002 and is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.Read More Receive AXS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for AXIS Capital and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address AXS Stock News HeadlinesJune 5, 2023 | msn.comAXS vs. ALL: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?June 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comReinsurance Group (RGA) Up 11.5% in a Year: Will the Rally Last?June 7, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)"Unknown laser company making HUGE profit from Russia-Ukraine War"On February 24th, Russia invaded Ukraine. This caused major stock losses and soaring gas prices. But it also created a HUGE opportunity for savvy investors. There's an unknown laser company that's been profiting greatly from this war... ...and from another major conflict happening 3,000 miles away. Learn more here >>>May 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Is Axis Capital (AXS) Down 5.7% Since Last Earnings Report?May 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAXIS Capital Holdings (NYSE:AXS) shareholders are still up 49% over 3 years despite pulling back 5.8% in the past weekMay 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAXIS Capital Announces Publication of the Company's 2022 Loss Development TrianglesMay 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS) Research Coverage Started at StockNews.comMay 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) Receives $64.00 Consensus PT from BrokeragesJune 7, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)"Unknown laser company making HUGE profit from Russia-Ukraine War"On February 24th, Russia invaded Ukraine. This caused major stock losses and soaring gas prices. But it also created a HUGE opportunity for savvy investors. There's an unknown laser company that's been profiting greatly from this war... ...and from another major conflict happening 3,000 miles away. Learn more here >>>May 19, 2023 | seekingalpha.comAXIS Capital: Quality Play At A Reasonable PriceMay 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAXIS Capital (AXS) Rises 3% YTD: Will the Upside Continue?May 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAXIS Appoints Rebecca O’Kill as Chief Data & Analytics OfficerMay 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comZacks Research Analysts Reduce Earnings Estimates for AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS)May 5, 2023 | msn.comAxis Capital Holdings (AXS) Declares $0.44 DividendMay 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVincent C. Tizzio Becomes President and CEO of AXIS CapitalMay 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJefferies Financial Group Research Analysts Decrease Earnings Estimates for AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS)May 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS) Lifted to Buy at StockNews.comMay 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS) Rating Reiterated by Roth CapitalApril 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAXIS Capital Holdings Limited Recorded A 12% Miss On Revenue: Analysts Are Revisiting Their ModelsApril 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS) Receives Buy Rating from Roth CapitalApril 28, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAxis Capital (AXS) Gets a Hold from JMP SecuritiesApril 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAXIS Capital Reports First Quarter Net Income Available to Common Shareholders of $173 Million, or $2.01 Per Diluted Common Share and Operating Income of $200 Million, or $2.33 Per Diluted Common ShareApril 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ1 2024 EPS Estimates for AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) Lowered by AnalystApril 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAnalysts Set AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) PT at $64.00April 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAXIS Capital (AXS) Set to Announce Earnings on WednesdayApril 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) to Post Q1 2023 Earnings of $1.90 Per Share, Zacks Research ForecastsApril 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Hold Strategy is Appropriate for AXIS Capital (AXS)See More Headlines AXS Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AXS Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/18 Dividend3/30/2023Dividend Payable4/18/2023Last Earnings4/27/2023Today6/07/2023Ex-Dividend for 7/18 Dividend6/29/2023Dividend Payable7/18/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)7/25/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Fire, marine, & casualty insurance Sub-IndustryProperty & Casualty Insurance SectorFinance Current SymbolNYSE:AXS CUSIPG0692U10 CIK1214816 Webwww.axiscapital.com Phone(441) 496-2600Fax441-405-2600Employees2,064Year Founded2001Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$64.00 High Stock Price Forecast$73.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$58.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+17.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.20 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.61 Trailing P/E Ratio20.89 Forward P/E Ratio7.04 P/E Growth1.37Net Income$223.08 million Net Margins4.87% Pretax Margin5.82% Return on Equity13.34% Return on Assets1.98% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.33 Current Ratio0.58 Quick Ratio0.58 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$5.14 billion Price / Sales0.90 Cash Flow$7.57 per share Price / Cash Flow7.20 Book Value$48.31 per share Price / Book1.13Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares85,200,000Free Float84,348,000Market Cap$4.65 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.84 Social Links Key ExecutivesVincent Christopher TizzioPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorPeter J. VogtChief Financial OfficerKeith SchlosserGlobal Chief Information OfficerDavid S. PhillipsChief Investment OfficerLinda VentrescaChief Strategy OfficerKey CompetitorsThe Hanover Insurance GroupNYSE:THGWhite Mountains Insurance GroupNYSE:WTMRLINYSE:RLISelective Insurance GroupNASDAQ:SIGIMercury GeneralNYSE:MCYView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipMacquarie Group Ltd.Bought 197,061 shares on 6/1/2023Ownership: 1.647%Brandywine Global Investment Management LLCSold 30,639 shares on 5/25/2023Ownership: 0.218%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Bought 3,752 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.032%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Sold 2,841 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.133%Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADVBought 184 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.010%View All Institutional Transactions AXS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell AXIS Capital stock right now? 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AXIS Capital in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" AXS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AXS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View AXS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is AXIS Capital's stock price forecast for 2023? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for AXIS Capital's stock. Their AXS share price forecasts range from $58.00 to $73.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $64.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 17.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AXS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AXS shares performed in 2023? AXIS Capital's stock was trading at $54.17 at the start of the year. Since then, AXS stock has increased by 0.6% and is now trading at $54.52. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting AXIS Capital? AXIS Capital saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 955,400 shares, an increase of 21.5% from the April 30th total of 786,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 596,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.6 days. Currently, 1.2% of the company's shares are sold short. View AXIS Capital's Short Interest. When is AXIS Capital's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, July 25th 2023. View our AXS earnings forecast. How were AXIS Capital's earnings last quarter? AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 27th. The insurance provider reported $2.33 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.44. The insurance provider had revenue of $1.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.84 billion. AXIS Capital had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.34% and a net margin of 4.87%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 11.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.09 EPS. How often does AXIS Capital pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AXIS Capital? AXIS Capital declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 3rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.44 per share on Tuesday, July 18th. This represents a $1.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.23%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 29th. Read our dividend analysis for AXS. What ETFs hold AXIS Capital's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of AXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS) stock in their portfolio include Timothy Plan Market Neutral ETF (TPMN), Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF (KBWP), iShares Focused Value Factor ETF (FOVL), SPDR S&P Insurance ETF (KIE), AB US High Dividend ETF (HIDV), iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (SMMV), First Trust Financial AlphaDEX Fund (FXO) and Victoryshares Dividend Accelerator ETF (VSDA). Is AXIS Capital a good dividend stock? AXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS) pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.32%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 19 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 67.43%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, AXS will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.47% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for AXS. What is Albert A. Benchimol's approval rating as AXIS Capital's CEO? 20 employees have rated AXIS Capital Chief Executive Officer Albert A. Benchimol on Glassdoor.com. Albert A. Benchimol has an approval rating of 74% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of AXIS Capital own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other AXIS Capital investors own include Intact Financial (IFC), Constellation Software (CSU), AutoCanada (ACQ), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.B), AbbVie (ABBV), Boeing (BA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Vermilion Energy (VET), AT&T (T) and Mastercard (MA). What is AXIS Capital's stock symbol? AXIS Capital trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AXS." Who are AXIS Capital's major shareholders? AXIS Capital's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Pzena Investment Management LLC (6.02%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.58%), BlackRock Inc. (4.48%), American Century Companies Inc. (3.00%), Jennison Associates LLC (2.29%) and River Road Asset Management LLC (2.17%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of AXIS Capital? Shares of AXS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is AXIS Capital's stock price today? One share of AXS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $54.52. How much money does AXIS Capital make? AXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS) has a market capitalization of $4.65 billion and generates $5.14 billion in revenue each year. The insurance provider earns $223.08 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.61 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does AXIS Capital have? The company employs 2,064 workers across the globe. How can I contact AXIS Capital? AXIS Capital's mailing address is 92 PITTS BAY ROAD, PEMBROKE D0, HM 08. The official website for the company is www.axiscapital.com. The insurance provider can be reached via phone at (441) 496-2600, via email at investorrelations@axiscapital.com, or via fax at 441-405-2600. This page (NYSE:AXS) was last updated on 6/7/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding AXIS Capital Holdings Limited Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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