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Axis Capital Holdings

Axis Capital Holdings Ltd is a specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions with operations in Bermuda, the United States ("U.S."), Europe, Singapore, and Canada. The company manages its portfolio holistically, aiming to construct an optimum consolidated portfolio of funded and unfunded risks. The company's segment consists of AXIS Insurance and AXIS Reinsurance. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Insurance segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.

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Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.29 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.96 by 11.15 percent. This is a 12.29 percent increase over earnings of $2.93 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.63 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.65 billion by 0.86 percent. This is a 12.47 percent increase over sales of $1.45 billion the same period last year.

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Earnings Scheduled For July 29, 2025

Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2025-07-29. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Axis Capital Holdings will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.91. 
Anticipation surrounds Axis Capital Holdings's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.48 in the last quarter, leading to a 1.14% increase in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Axis Capital Holdings's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q1 2025</th>
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<th>Q3 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.69</td>
<td>2.57</td>
<td>2.55</td>
<td>2.59</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>3.17</td>
<td>2.97</td>
<td>2.71</td>
<td>2.93</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
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<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753729302_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Axis Capital Holdings were trading at $96.98 as of July 25. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 29.23%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AXS/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Axis Capital Holdings visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Insights Ahead: Axis Capital Holdings's Quarterly Earnings

Axis Capital Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) short percent of float has risen 23.17% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.10 million shares sold short, which is 3.03% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.71 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> 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 interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Axis Capital Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753106432_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Axis Capital Holdings has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Axis Capital Holdings's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Axis Capital Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.83%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About Axis Capital Holdings?

Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 5.3% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.74%. Currently, Axis Capital Holdings has a market capitalization of $7.65 billion. 
Buying $100 In AXS: If an investor had bought $100 of AXS stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $249.40 today based on a price of $97.25 for AXS at the time of writing.
<h3>Axis Capital Holdings's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752180318_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $104 to $105.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Axis Capital Holdings, Raises Price Target to $105

Ratings for Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) were provided by 4 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Axis Capital Holdings, presenting an average target of $115.5, a high estimate of $121.00, and a low estimate of $104.00. Marking an increase of 3.12%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $112.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752087629_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of Axis Capital Holdings among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Meyer Shields</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$121.00</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
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<td>Meyer Shields</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
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<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
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<td>Yaron Kinar</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$119.00</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
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</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Axis Capital Holdings. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Axis Capital Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Axis Capital Holdings's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Axis Capital Holdings's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AXS/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Axis Capital Holdings analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Axis Capital Holdings</h2>
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd is a specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions with operations in Bermuda, the United States ("U.S."), Europe, Singapore, and Canada. The company manages its portfolio holistically, aiming to construct an optimum consolidated portfolio of funded and unfunded risks. The company's segment consists of AXIS Insurance and AXIS Reinsurance. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Insurance segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
<h3>Financial Insights: Axis Capital Holdings</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Axis Capital Holdings showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 1.21% as of 31 March, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Axis Capital Holdings's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 12.71%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Axis Capital Holdings's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.42%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.57%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, Axis Capital Holdings adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Forecasting The Future: 4 Analyst Projections For Axis Capital Holdings

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $118 to $121.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Axis Capital Holdings, Raises Price Target to $121

Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 4.7% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.57%. Currently, Axis Capital Holdings has a market capitalization of $7.99 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AXS: If an investor had bought $1000 of AXS stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,379.55 today based on a price of $101.55 for AXS at the time of writing.
<h3>Axis Capital Holdings's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750367711_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Axis Capital Holdings 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Axis Capital Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.19% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.79 million shares sold short, which is 2.58% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.54 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> 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 interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Axis Capital Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749751229_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Axis Capital Holdings has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Axis Capital Holdings's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Axis Capital Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.53%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Is Axis Capital Holdings Gaining or Losing Market Support?

Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 7.43% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.59%. Currently, Axis Capital Holdings has a market capitalization of $8.23 billion. 
Buying $100 In AXS: If an investor had bought $100 of AXS stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $261.75 today based on a price of $104.70 for AXS at the time of writing.
<h3>Axis Capital Holdings's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748899826_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Axis Capital Holdings 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 7.48% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.18%. Currently, Axis Capital Holdings has a market capitalization of $7.94 billion. 
Buying $100 In AXS: If an investor had bought $100 of AXS stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $265.30 today based on a price of $100.99 for AXS at the time of writing.
<h3>Axis Capital Holdings's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746722451_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Axis Capital Holdings Stock In The Last 5 Years

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $114 to $118.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Axis Capital Holdings, Raises Price Target to $118

Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $100 to $104.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Axis Capital Holdings, Raises Price Target to $104

Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 7.83% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.13%. Currently, Axis Capital Holdings has a market capitalization of $7.87 billion. 
Buying $100 In AXS: If an investor had bought $100 of AXS stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $275.12 today based on a price of $97.42 for AXS at the time of writing.
<h3>Axis Capital Holdings's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746140418_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

JMP Securities analyst Karol Chmiel reiterates Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) from Market Perform to Market Perform.

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JMP Securities Reiterates Market Perform on Axis Capital Holdingsto Market Perform

Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.17 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.69 by 17.84 percent. This is a 23.35 percent increase over earnings of $2.57 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.52 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.79 billion by 14.76 percent. This is a 6.81 percent increase over sales of $1.43 billion the same period last year.

Axis Capital Holdings Q1 Adj. EPS $3.17 Beats $2.69 Estimate, Sales $1.52B Miss $1.79B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For April 30, 2025

Axis Capital Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) short percent of float has risen 58.33% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.09 million shares sold short, which is 3.23% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.1 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> 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 interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Axis Capital Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745330426_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Axis Capital Holdings has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Axis Capital Holdings's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Axis Capital Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.32%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into Axis Capital Holdings's Recent Short Interest

Jefferies analyst Yaron Kinar maintains Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $116 to $119.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Axis Capital Holdings, Raises Price Target to $119

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AXIS Capital Declares Quarterly Dividends and Announces New Share Repurchase Authorization

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AXIS Capital Reports First Quarter Net Income Available to Common Shareholders of $187 Million, or $2.26 Per Diluted Common Share and Operating Income of $261 Million, or $3.17 Per Diluted Common Share

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AXIS Capital Declares Quarterly Dividends

AXIS Capital to Release Second Quarter Financial Results on July 29, 2025

AXIS Capital Reports Second Quarter Net Income Available to Common Shareholders of $216 Million, or $2.72 Per Diluted Common Share and Operating Income of $261 Million, or $3.29 Per Diluted Common Share

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