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NYSE:AXS

AXIS Capital (AXS) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$57.95
+0.23 (+0.40%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$57.63
$58.26
50-Day Range
$53.35
$57.95
52-Week Range
$48.32
$63.99
Volume
373,212 shs
Average Volume
392,751 shs
Market Capitalization
$4.94 billion
P/E Ratio
14.63
Dividend Yield
3.04%
Price Target
$62.20

AXIS Capital MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.17 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
7.3% Upside
$62.20 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.04% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.23
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.50mentions of AXIS Capital in the last 14 days
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$333,000 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.70%
From $8.41 to $9.31 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.20 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

496th out of 789 stocks

Fire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance Industry

21st out of 39 stocks


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About AXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS) Stock

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides various specialty insurance and reinsurance products worldwide. It operates through two segments, Insurance and Reinsurance. The Insurance segment offers property insurance products for commercial buildings, residential premises, construction projects, and onshore energy installations; marine classes covering offshore energy, cargo, liability, kidnap and ransom, fine art, specie, and hull war; and terrorism, aviation, credit and political risk, and liability insurance products. It also provides professional insurance products that cover directors' and officers' liability, errors and omissions liability, employment practices liability, fiduciary liability, 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. In addition, this segment offers accidental death, travel, and specialty health products for employer pet insurance and affinity groups. The Reinsurance segment offers reinsurance products to insurance companies, including catastrophe reinsurance products; property reinsurance products covering property damage and related losses resulting from natural and man-made perils; professional lines; credit and surety; and motor liability products. This segment also provides agriculture reinsurance products; engineering coverages for various types of construction risks and risks related to erection, testing, and commissioning of machinery and plants during the construction stage; marine and aviation reinsurance products; and personal accident, specialty health, accidental death, travel, life, and disability reinsurance products. AXIS Capital Holdings Limited was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.

AXS Price History

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AXS Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 7/18 Dividend
6/29/2023
Dividend Payable
7/18/2023
Last Earnings
8/02/2023
Today
9/23/2023
Ex-Dividend for 10/18 Dividend
9/29/2023
Dividend Payable
10/18/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/25/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Fire, marine, & casualty insurance
Sub-Industry
Property & Casualty Insurance
Sector
Finance
CUSIP
G0692U10
Employees
2,064
Year Founded
2001

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$62.20
High Stock Price Forecast
$73.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$51.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+7.3%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.17
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$223.08 million
Pretax Margin
8.35%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$5.14 billion
Cash Flow
$7.38 per share
Book Value
$48.31 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
84,369,000
Market Cap
$4.94 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.84

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Vincent Christopher Tizzio (Age 57)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $3.18M
  • Mr. Peter John Vogt FSA MAAA (Age 59)
    CFO & Exec. VP
    Comp: $1.66M
  • Mr. David Samuel Phillips CFA (Age 54)
    Chief Investment Officer
    Comp: $1.54M
  • Mr. Conrad D. Brooks (Age 61)
    Gen. Counsel
    Comp: $1.1M
  • Mr. Albert A. Benchimol (Age 65)
    Exec. Officer
    Comp: $3.9M
  • Mr. Kent W. Ziegler (Age 60)
    Global Corp. Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
  • Ms. Lori Bailey
    Head of Cyber & Technology and Global Head of Growth
  • Mr. Keith Schlosser
    Global Chief Information Officer
  • Ms. Miranda Hunter
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Joseph E. Cohen APR
    Chief Communications Officer













AXS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell AXIS Capital stock right now?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AXIS Capital in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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.
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What is AXIS Capital's stock price forecast for 2023?

6 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for AXIS Capital's stock. Their AXS share price forecasts range from $51.00 to $73.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $62.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have AXS shares performed in 2023?

AXIS Capital's stock was trading at $54.17 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, AXS shares have increased by 7.0% and is now trading at $57.95.
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Are investors shorting AXIS Capital?

AXIS Capital saw a increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 805,500 shares, an increase of 9.8% from the August 15th total of 733,600 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 429,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.9 days. Currently, 1.0% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is AXIS Capital's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, October 25th 2023.
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How were AXIS Capital's earnings last quarter?

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The insurance provider reported $2.23 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.77 by $0.46. The insurance provider had revenue of $1.45 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.39 billion. AXIS Capital had a net margin of 6.85% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.09%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 9.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.74 EPS.

How often does AXIS Capital pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AXIS Capital?

AXIS Capital declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, September 20th. Shareholders of record on Monday, October 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.44 per share on Wednesday, October 18th. This represents a $1.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.04%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 29th.
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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 3.05%. 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 44.44%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, AXS will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.90% 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 number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Pzena Investment Management LLC (5.52%), BlackRock Inc. (4.30%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.20%), Jennison Associates LLC (2.46%), River Road Asset Management LLC (2.28%) and Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. (2.07%).
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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.
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What is AXIS Capital's stock price today?

One share of AXS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $57.95.

How much money does AXIS Capital make?

AXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS) has a market capitalization of $4.94 billion and generates $5.14 billion in revenue each year. The insurance provider earns $223.08 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.96 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 9/23/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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