Zacks Research Lowers Earnings Estimates for Axis Capital

Axis Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) – Analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q1 2027 earnings estimates for Axis Capital in a report issued on Thursday, August 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the insurance provider will earn $3.20 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $3.25. Zacks Research has a “Strong Sell” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Axis Capital’s current full-year earnings is $12.39 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Axis Capital’s Q2 2027 earnings at $3.33 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $3.28 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $13.40 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $3.39 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $3.75 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $14.45 EPS.

Axis Capital (NYSE:AXS) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The insurance provider reported $2.84 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.25 by ($0.41). The company had revenue of $1.75 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.74 billion. Axis Capital had a return on equity of 17.00% and a net margin of 16.23%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $3.29 EPS.

Other equities research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Axis Capital in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Axis Capital from a “buy (b+)” rating to a “buy (a-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on Axis Capital from $134.00 to $126.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Atlantic Securities set a $122.00 price target on Axis Capital in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, UBS Group cut their price objective on Axis Capital from $131.00 to $126.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $120.50.

Axis Capital Stock Up 0.6%

Axis Capital stock opened at $100.07 on Friday. Axis Capital has a one year low of $88.07 and a one year high of $119.99. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $107.36 and a 200 day moving average of $103.30. 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 $7.30 billion, a PE ratio of 7.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.34 and a beta of 0.50.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Activest Wealth Management purchased a new stake in Axis Capital during the fourth quarter valued at $30,000. Assetmark Inc. grew its position in Axis Capital by 80.8% in the first quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 396 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $40,000 after acquiring an additional 177 shares in the last quarter. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Axis Capital during the first quarter worth approximately $43,000. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac bought a new stake in shares of Axis Capital in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $47,000. Finally, DV Equities LLC purchased a new position in shares of Axis Capital in the 4th quarter worth approximately $54,000. 93.44% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Axis Capital News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: AXS continues to benefit from its specialty-insurance focus, premium growth and capital-return potential. Its valuation also remains relatively low, with a price-to-earnings ratio of about 7.1, although catastrophe losses and competitive pressure could limit upside. AXS Lags Industry, Trades at a Discount: Here’s How to Play the Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks’ revised full-year 2026 EPS forecast of $12.58 matches the cited consensus estimate, while its 2027 forecast remains $13.64. This suggests expectations are being reset rather than signaling an immediate collapse in profitability. Zacks Research Decreases Earnings Estimates for Axis Capital
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research cut its FY2026 EPS estimate to $12.58 from $13.54 and its FY2027 estimate to $13.64 from $14.35. Quarterly estimates were also reduced, including Q3 2026 to $2.87 from $3.38 and Q3 2027 to $3.29 from $3.69. These broad reductions imply weaker anticipated underwriting or investment results.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks downgraded Axis Capital from “Hold” to “Strong Sell,” reinforcing the bearish signal from its lower earnings forecasts. The company previously reported quarterly EPS of $2.84, below the $3.25 analyst consensus, despite revenue exceeding expectations and rising year over year. Zacks Research rating update

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.