
Axis Capital (AXS) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Axis Capital (AXS) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd has experienced significant improvements in its return on equity (ROE), which has reached the mid-teens, signaling financial strength amidst a rising interest rate environment. The company's proactive measures to de-risk its balance sheet and a recent shift to a more conservative underwriting stance suggest it is well-positioned for the future, particularly entering a phase of market softening. Furthermore, the insurer has achieved high-single-digit growth in gross written premiums (GWP) in 2024, following previous declines, which, paired with potential market re-hardening, may lead to enhanced premium growth and underwriting margins.
Bears say
The financial analysis indicates a negative outlook on Axis Capital Holdings due to several key factors. Firstly, the company's projected Property Maximum Loss (PML) values have significantly decreased, with single zone PMLs now near $200M in a 1-in-250 year scenario, down from nearly $1.5B in 2018, which reflects concerns over underwriting performance. Additionally, there are expectations of slowed earnings growth and deterioration in core loss ratios in 2026/27, compounded by a potential decline in gross written premiums, particularly in casualty and professional liability segments, along with unfavorable comparisons resulting from a mild hurricane season in 2025.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Axis Capital and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Axis Capital (AXS) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
Start investing in Axis Capital (AXS)
Order type
Buy in
Order amount
Est. shares
0 shares