Axis Capital (NYSE:AXS) Price Target Lowered to $121.00 at Wells Fargo & Company

Axis Capital (NYSE:AXS) had its target price trimmed by Wells Fargo & Company from $124.00 to $121.00 in a report published on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an overweight rating on the insurance provider’s stock.

A number of other research firms have also recently weighed in on AXS. Compass Point set a $121.00 target price on shares of Axis Capital in a research note on Monday, November 24th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Axis Capital from a “buy (a-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Mizuho began coverage on Axis Capital in a report on Monday, December 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $133.00 target price for the company. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on Axis Capital from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their price target on Axis Capital from $121.00 to $130.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $123.20.

Axis Capital Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:AXS opened at $103.14 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.95 billion, a PE ratio of 8.32, a PEG ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 0.65. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. Axis Capital has a 1-year low of $84.81 and a 1-year high of $110.34. The business’s 50 day moving average is $103.53 and its 200-day moving average is $98.85.

Axis Capital (NYSE:AXS) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The insurance provider reported $3.25 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.97 by $0.28. The firm had revenue of $1.73 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.33 billion. Axis Capital had a return on equity of 18.90% and a net margin of 15.37%.Axis Capital’s quarterly revenue was up 17.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $3.38 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts predict that Axis Capital will post 11.19 earnings per share for the current year.

Axis Capital Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st were issued a dividend of $0.44 per share. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 31st. Axis Capital’s dividend payout ratio is presently 14.21%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in Axis Capital during the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. Activest Wealth Management bought a new stake in shares of Axis Capital during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Smithfield Trust Co grew its stake in shares of Axis Capital by 94.0% during the second quarter. Smithfield Trust Co now owns 293 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 142 shares during the last quarter. AlphaCore Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Axis Capital in the second quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC bought a new position in Axis Capital in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $41,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.44% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Axis Capital

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — operating income and EPS topped consensus ($3.25 EPS vs. $2.97 est.) and revenue grew ~18% year-over-year, supporting fundamentals and underlying profitability. GlobeNewswire Q4 Release
• Positive Sentiment: Management outlook: Axis outlined mid- to high-single-digit premium growth for 2026 and said it will reinvest in technology and new business lines — a growth/strategic signal that supports longer-term revenue expansion. MSN Article
• Positive Sentiment: RBC raised its price target to $130 with an “outperform” rating — the most bullish analyst move today and a signal some firms remain confident in upside potential. The Fly
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo trimmed its price target slightly (from $124 to $121) but kept an “overweight” rating — modestly less bullish but still supportive of upside. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple outlets published earnings transcripts, slides and summary snapshots — useful for deeper due diligence but largely informational (Seeking Alpha, MarketBeat, Zacks). Seeking Alpha Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America trimmed its price target (from $119 to $115) and moved to “neutral,” which reduces near-term analyst support and may contribute to short-term selling pressure. TickerReport / Benzinga

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.