Weekly Research Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Axis Capital (AXS)

Axis Capital (NYSE: AXS) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 10/12/2026 – Axis Capital had its price target lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $126.00 to $112.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 10/9/2026 – Axis Capital was upgraded by Zacks Research from “strong sell” to “hold”.
• 10/8/2026 – Axis Capital was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b+)” to “buy (a-)”.
• 10/7/2026 – Axis Capital had its price target lowered by Mizuho from $118.00 to $116.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 9/21/2026 – Axis Capital was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (a-)” to “buy (b+)”.
• 9/16/2026 – Axis Capital had its price target lowered by Mizuho from $130.00 to $118.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 9/2/2026 – Axis Capital was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b+)” to “buy (a-)”.
• 8/25/2026 – Axis Capital had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by TD Cowen. They now have a $130.00 price target on the stock.

Axis Capital Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 30th were issued a dividend of $0.44 per share. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, September 30th. Axis Capital’s dividend payout ratio is 12.50%.

Axis Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE: AXS) is a Bermuda-based specialty insurance and reinsurance company. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides coverage and risk-management solutions for businesses, institutions and other insurers facing complex or difficult-to-place risks.

AXIS offers a range of commercial property and casualty insurance products, including professional liability, cyber, marine, aviation, energy, environmental, political risk, credit and surety, and accident and health coverage.