Axis Capital (AXS) Set to Release Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Axis Capital (NYSE:AXS) is anticipated to issue its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, October 28th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $2.85 per share and revenue of $1.69 billion for the quarter. Interested persons can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Axis Capital (NYSE:AXS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The insurance provider reported $2.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.25 by ($0.41). Axis Capital had a net margin of 16.23% and a return on equity of 17.00%. The company had revenue of $1.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.74 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $3.29 earnings per share. Axis Capital’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Axis Capital to post $12.44 EPS for the current fiscal year and $13.46 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Axis Capital Price Performance

NYSE:AXS opened at $102.56 on Tuesday. Axis Capital has a one year low of $88.07 and a one year high of $119.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, a quick ratio of 0.64 and a current ratio of 0.64. The stock has a market cap of $7.48 billion, a PE ratio of 7.28, a P/E/G ratio of 3.52 and a beta of 0.45. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $98.48 and a 200 day moving average price of $101.99.

Axis Capital Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 30th were given a dividend of $0.44 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, September 30th. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. Axis Capital’s payout ratio is presently 12.50%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have commented on the stock. Mizuho reduced their target price on shares of Axis Capital from $118.00 to $116.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 7th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods dropped their price target on shares of Axis Capital from $131.00 to $125.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Axis Capital from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, October 9th. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Axis Capital in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Atlantic Securities set a $122.00 price objective on Axis Capital in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $119.08.

Axis Capital Company Profile

Axis Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE: AXS) is a Bermuda-based specialty insurance and reinsurance company. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides coverage and risk-management solutions for businesses, institutions and other insurers facing complex or difficult-to-place risks.

AXIS offers a range of commercial property and casualty insurance products, including professional liability, cyber, marine, aviation, energy, environmental, political risk, credit and surety, and accident and health coverage.