B of A Securities analyst Joshua Shanker maintains Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:AXS) with a Buy and raises the price target from $74 to $78.

Analysts' ratings for Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:AXS) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 4 analysts. Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 1 1 0 2 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 1 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 1 0 3M Ago 0 0 0 1 0 In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Axis Capital Holdings, presenting an average target of $72.75, a high estimate of $86.00, and a low estimate of $57.00. Surpassing the previous average price targe

UBS analyst Brian Meredith maintains Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:AXS) with a Buy and raises the price target from $82 to $85.

Axis Capital Holdings's (NYSE:AXS) short percent of float has fallen 18.18% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.18 million shares sold short, which is 1.71% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.11 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises. Short

Throughout the last three months, 5 analysts have evaluated Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:AXS), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish. The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 3 0 2 0 Last 30D 0 1 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 1 0 3M Ago 0 2 0 1 0 In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Axis Capital Holdings, presenting an average target of $72.2, a high estimate of $86.00, and a low estimate of $57.00. Surpassing the

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:AXS) with a Outperform and maintains $86 price target.

Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:AXS) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $57 to $63.

Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:AXS) reported quarterly earnings of $2.57 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.40 by 7.08 percent. This is a 10.3 percent increase over earnings of $2.33 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.425 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.600 billion by 10.94 percent. This is a 6.00 percent increase over sales of $1.344 billion the same period last year.

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For the third quarter of 2024, the Company reports: Annualized return on average common equity ("ROACE") of 13.0% and annualized operating ROACE of 17.3% Combined ratio of 93.1% Book value per diluted common share of $64.65, an increase of $5.36, or 9.0%, compared to June 30, 2024 and an increase of $13.48, or 26.3% compared to September 30, 2023 For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company reports: Net income available to common shareholders of $765 million, or $8.97 per diluted common share and operating income of $700 million, or $8.21 per diluted common share Annualized return on average common equity ("ROACE") of 19.9% and annualized operating ROACE of 18.2%

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or the "Company") (NYSE:AXS) today announced that it expects to release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after the close of the financial markets. Vince Tizzio, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Peter Vogt, Chief Financial Officer, will host an investor teleconference, including a question and answer period, on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 9:00 AM EDT to discuss the third quarter results as well as related matters. The teleconference can be accessed by dialing 1-877-883-0383 (U.S. callers), 1-866-605-3850 (Canada callers), or 1-412-902-6506 (international callers), and

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE:AXS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.44 per common share payable on October 18, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2024. In addition, the Board declared a dividend of $34.375 per Series E 5.50% preferred share (equivalent to $0.34375 per depositary share) payable on October 18, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2024. About AXIS Capital AXIS Capital, through its operating subsidiaries, is a global specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. The Company has shareholders' equity o

For the second quarter of 2024, the Company reports: Annualized return on average common equity ("ROACE") of 16.2% and annualized operating ROACE of 19.9% Improvement of 1.1 points in the combined ratio to 90.4% Book value per diluted common share of $59.29, an increase of $2.16, or 3.8%, compared to March 31, 2024 For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company reports: Net income available to common shareholders of $592 million, or $6.93 per diluted common share and operating income of $470 million, or $5.50 per diluted common share Annualized return on average common equity ("ROACE") of 24.1% and annualized operating ROACE of 19.1% Improvement of 0.4 points in th

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or the "Company") (NYSE:AXS) today announced that it expects to release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024 on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 after the close of the financial markets. Vince Tizzio, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Peter Vogt, Chief Financial Officer, will host an investor teleconference, including a question and answer period, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 8:30 AM ET to discuss the second quarter results as well as related matters. The teleconference can be accessed by dialing 1-877-883-0383 (U.S. callers), or 1-412-902-6506 (international callers), and entering the passcode 9099781 approximately

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or the "Company") (NYSE:AXS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.44 per common share payable on July 18, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 28, 2024. In addition, the Board declared a dividend of $34.375 per Series E 5.50% preferred share (equivalent to $0.34375 per depositary share) payable on July 18, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 28, 2024. AXIS Capital also announced that its Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program, authorizing the Company to purchase up to an aggregate $300 million of the Company's common shar

For the first quarter of 2024, the Company reports: Annualized return on average common equity ("ROACE") of 32.1% and annualized operating ROACE of 18.2% Income tax benefit of $125 million, inclusive of a net deferred tax benefit of $163 million attributable to Bermuda's Corporate Income Tax Book value per diluted common share of $57.13, an increase of $3.07, or 5.7%, compared to December 31, 2023 Combined ratio of 91.1% AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or "AXIS" or "the Company") (NYSE:AXS) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Commenting on the first quarter 2024 financial results, Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXI

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or the "Company") (NYSE:AXS) today announced that it expects to release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 after the close of the financial markets. Vince Tizzio, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Peter Vogt, Chief Financial Officer, will host an investor teleconference, including a question and answer period, on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. ET to discuss the first quarter results as well as related matters. The teleconference can be accessed by dialing 1-877-883-0383 (U.S. callers), or 1-412-902-6506 (international callers), and entering the passcode 8824838 approximately 10

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE:AXS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.44 per common share payable on April 18, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 4, 2024. In addition, the Board declared a dividend of $34.375 per Series E 5.50% preferred share (equivalent to $0.34375 per depositary share) payable on April 18, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 4, 2024. About AXIS Capital AXIS Capital, through its operating subsidiaries, is a global specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. The Company has shareholders' equity of $5.3 billi

For the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company reports: Net loss attributable to common shareholders of $(150) million, or $(1.76) per diluted common share, and operating loss of $(107) million, or $(1.25) per diluted common share As previously announced, net adverse prior year reserve development of $425 million, pre-tax, or 33.6 points, and underlying operating income of $254 million, or $2.94 per diluted common share Improvement of 3.7 points in the current accident year combined ratio to 91.0% For the year ended 2023, the Company reports: Net income available to common shareholders of $346 million, or $4.02 per diluted common share, and operating income of $486 million, or $

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or "AXIS" or the "Company") (NYSE:AXS) today announced that Pranav Shroff has joined the Company as Head of Life Sciences in North America. Mr. Shroff will lead the development of a suite of specialty coverages in support of the life sciences industry, with an initial focus on Products Liability, Professional Liability, and Clinical Trials Liability. His responsibilities include executing on the underwriting strategy, cultivating relationships with our distribution partners in this specialty segment, and building a team to support this initiative. Bringing extensive underwriting experience and knowledge of life sciences, Mr. Shroff joins AXIS

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE:AXS) today announced that W. Marston (Marty) Becker will succeed Henry B. Smith as non-executive Chair of its Board of Directors. Mr. Smith, who has served as Chair since May of 2020, has decided to transition from the Chair role and will continue to maintain a seat on the Board. The transition will take place in May of 2024, timed to the Company's Annual General Meeting. "There is no better individual to succeed me as Chair of the AXIS Board of Directors than Marty Becker. Over the past four years, the Company has benefitted enormously from Marty's wisdom, and deep understanding of the specialty property and casualty space," said Mr. S

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or the "Company") (NYSE:AXS) announced today the hiring and appointment of Stephen Lord as Global Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Robert Barriero as Global Head of Strategic Sourcing and Corporate Real Estate. The hirings reflect the continued focus that the Company is placing on enhancing how it operates and goes to market through its "How We Work" program, which was introduced by President and CEO Vince Tizzio in 2023. As Global CIO, Mr. Lord will report directly to Mr. Tizzio and serve on the Company's Executive Committee. He joins AXIS from The Hartford where his most recent role was CIO, Global Specialty, Corporate Systems, HIMCO, and

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or "AXIS" or the "Company") (NYSE:AXS), today announced that it has appointed Cliff Gallant as Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Development, effective December 18, 2023. Mr. Gallant will report to AXIS Chief Financial Officer Peter Vogt and will serve as a member of the Company's Global Finance leadership team. "Cliff brings expansive insurance expertise, ranging from building and running investor relations programs at insurance carriers to serving as a sell-side research analyst at leading firms," said Mr. Vogt. "His leadership will be invaluable as we continue to deepen engagement within the investment community and foster understand

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or "AXIS" or the "Company") (NYSE:AXS), today announced that it has appointed Stan Galanski to the Company's Board of Directors. Effective January 1, 2024, Mr. Galanski will join the Board and will serve on its Risk Committee. "Stan is an outstanding addition to our Board of Directors, bringing more than 40 years of experience in the property and casualty space as a public company CEO and with C-Suite roles at leading major and mid-size insurance carriers," said Henry Smith, Chair of the Board of Directors at AXIS. "We will benefit from his experience guiding companies to drive underwriting excellence and operational transformation, as well as

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or the "Company") (NYSE:AXS) today announced the appointment of Lori Bailey as Head of Cyber and Technology. Ms. Bailey reports to Mark Gregory, Head of Global Markets, and is based in New York. In her new role, Ms. Bailey will oversee the Company's Global Cyber and Technology team and is responsible for shaping the division's strategy, driving its profitability and growth goals, leading the global team, and further enhancing customer relationships. She succeeds Dan Trueman and, in the months ahead, Ms. Bailey and Mr. Trueman will work together to ensure a smooth transition. "Lori is a highly regarded leader within the Cyber space and is exc

  AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or the "Company") (NYSE:AXS) today announced the appointment of Lauren Kent as President, AXIS Re International. Ms. Kent reports directly to Ann Haugh, CEO of AXIS Re and is part of the reinsurance executive team. She is based out of the Company's Zurich office. In this role, Ms. Kent is responsible for leading the international division of AXIS Re and shaping its strategy in alignment with the strategic priorities of the global Reinsurance business and the broader Company. This includes driving the profitability of a casualty and specialty portfolio, leading the underwriting and underwriting support teams, and enhancing our value proposi

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or the "Company") (NYSE:AXS) announced today the appointment of Lori Bailey as Global Head of Growth within the Global Cyber & Technology division. She reports to Dan Trueman, Global Head of Cyber & Technology. In this newly created position, Ms. Bailey will play a key role in shaping the team's strategic direction. She will focus on identifying, developing, and maximizing opportunities that complement the existing appetite as well as those within emerging areas of growth across geographies, products, and customer segments. "Lori's reputation in the cyber sphere is second to none when it comes to shaping successful growth strategies and deli

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or the "Company") (NYSE:AXS) announced today the appointment of Rebecca O'Kill as Chief Data & Analytics Officer, effective immediately. Ms. O'Kill will report to AXIS Chief Underwriting Officer Dan Draper and will be based in London. In this role, Ms. O'Kill will drive global data strategy and governance across AXIS, oversee the Company's analytics operating model, and partner with the business to deliver business intelligence and insights that help support the underwriting process. "Rebecca is a proven global leader in data and analytics who brings a deep understanding of driving value in specialty insurance, informed by her actuarial expe

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or the "Company") (NYSE:AXS) announced today the following appointments within its specialty insurance business: Mark Gregory as Head of Global Markets and the hiring and appointment of Michael J. McKenna as Head of North America. The newly created leadership positions will report directly to Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS. "Mark and Mike are exceptional leaders who embody our focus on underwriting and operational excellence. Their leadership will be essential as we help AXIS realize its full potential as a specialty underwriter that consistently delivers profitable results to our shareholders, and value to our customers. To achieve t

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TD Cowen initiated coverage of AXIS Capital with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $118.00

Keefe Bruyette upgraded AXIS Capital from Mkt Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $66.00 from $59.00 previously

BofA Securities upgraded AXIS Capital from Underperform to Buy and set a new price target of $68.00 from $53.00 previously

Goldman initiated coverage of AXIS Capital with a rating of Sell and set a new price target of $51.00

Keefe Bruyette downgraded AXIS Capital from Outperform to Mkt Perform and set a new price target of $60.00 from $63.00 previously

Wells Fargo downgraded AXIS Capital from Equal Weight to Underweight and set a new price target of $55.00

Morgan Stanley reiterated coverage of Axis Capital Holdings with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $60.00 from $57.00 previously

Wells Fargo upgraded Axis Capital Holdings from Underweight to Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $57.00

Jefferies initiated coverage of Axis Capital Holdings with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $65.00

Morgan Stanley reiterated coverage of Axis Capital Holdings with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $55.00 from $57.00 previously