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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS (AXS)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS.

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for AXS.

AXIS Capital Reports Strong Full-Year 2025 Results and Announces CFO Transition
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Earnings
CFO Change
Share Buyback
  • AXIS Capital reported strong full-year 2025 financial results, including an 18% increase in diluted book value per common share to $77.20, an 18% operating return on equity, record gross written premiums of $9.6 billion (up 7%), and its lowest full-year combined ratio since 2010 at 89.8%. Full-year net income was $978 million, or $12.35 per diluted common share, resulting in a 17% return on common equity.
  • The insurance segment delivered outstanding performance in 2025 with record gross written premiums of $7.2 billion (up 9%), record underwriting income of $597 million (up 40%), and a combined ratio of 86%. The reinsurance segment maintained a strong combined ratio of 92.6% with $128 million in underwriting income.
  • The company is committed to achieving an 11% underwriting General & Administrative (G&A) ratio in 2026, driven by investments in technology and operational efficiencies.
  • AXIS Capital returned $139 million in dividends and executed $888 million in share repurchases in 2025, with $112 million remaining authorization for share repurchases.
  • Pete Vogt will be stepping down as CFO, and Matt Kirk will assume the role.
Jan 29, 2026, 1:30 PM
AXS Reports Q4 2025 Financial Results
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Earnings
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
  • Gross premiums written for Q4 2025 increased 11.9% to $2,209,707 compared to Q4 2024.
  • Net premiums earned for Q4 2025 grew 11.0% to $1,528,475 from Q4 2024.
  • Earnings per diluted common share for Q4 2025 rose 8.6% to $3.67, and the combined ratio improved to 90.4% from 94.2% in Q4 2024.
  • Book value per common share increased 17.3% to $78.32 as of December 31, 2025.
Jan 29, 2026, 1:30 PM
AXIS Reports Strong Full-Year 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Outlook
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Earnings
Guidance Update
CFO Change
  • AXIS reported strong full-year 2025 results, including an 18% increase in diluted book value per common share to $77.20, an 18% operating return on equity, record gross written premiums of $9.6 billion (up 7%), and a combined ratio of 89.8%.
  • For 2026, the company anticipates mid- to high single-digit gross written premium growth in its insurance segment, while reinsurance gross premiums could be down up to double digits due to a cautious market stance.
  • AXIS is targeting an 11% general and administrative (G&A) ratio for 2026 and expects the overall company combined ratio to be around 90%.
  • The company announced a CFO transition, with Pete Vogt being succeeded by Matt Kirk, and stated a continued focus on organic growth and opportunistic share buybacks.
Jan 29, 2026, 1:30 PM
AXIS Reports Record Full-Year 2025 Gross Written Premiums and Strong Profitability
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • AXIS reported strong full-year 2025 results, including record gross written premiums of $9.6 billion, up 7% over the prior year, and a combined ratio of 89.8, its lowest since 2010.
  • For the full year 2025, net income available to common shareholders was $978 million or $12.35 per diluted common share, with an operating return on equity of 18.1%. Diluted book value per common share increased 18% to $77.20.
  • The company returned substantial capital to shareholders in 2025, with $139 million in dividends and $888 million in share repurchases, and has a current authorization for another $112 million in share repurchases.
  • AXIS is targeting an 11% G&A ratio for 2026, down from 12.4% in 2025, driven by investments in technology and operational efficiencies.
  • For 2026, the company expects insurance gross written premiums to grow at a mid- to high single-digit rate, potentially reaching double digits with RAC Re, while reinsurance gross premiums could be down up to double digits due to market conditions.
Jan 29, 2026, 1:30 PM
AXIS Capital Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
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Earnings
Dividends
Share Buyback
  • AXIS Capital reported net income available to common shareholders of $282 million, or $3.67 per diluted common share, and operating income of $250 million, or $3.25 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2025. For the full year 2025, net income was $979 million, or $12.35 per diluted common share, and operating income was $1.0 billion, or $12.92 per diluted common share.
  • The company achieved a combined ratio of 90.4% for Q4 2025 and 89.8% for the full year 2025. Underwriting income increased by 42% to $184 million in Q4 2025 and by 27% to $725 million for the full year 2025, compared to the respective prior year periods.
  • Book value per diluted common share reached $77.20 at December 31, 2025, representing an 18.3% increase from December 31, 2024.
  • AXIS Capital returned $1.0 billion in total capital to common shareholders in 2025, comprising $888 million in common share repurchases and $139 million in common share dividends.
Jan 28, 2026, 9:26 PM
AXIS Capital Reports Strong Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
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Earnings
Share Buyback
Dividends
  • For the fourth quarter of 2025, AXIS Capital reported net income available to common shareholders of $282 million, or $3.67 per diluted common share, and operating income of $249.5 million, or $3.25 per diluted common share.
  • For the full year 2025, net income available to common shareholders was $979 million, or $12.35 per diluted common share, and operating income was $1.0 billion, or $12.92 per diluted common share.
  • The company achieved a combined ratio of 90.4% for Q4 2025 and 89.8% for the full year 2025. Underwriting income increased by 42% to $184 million in Q4 2025 compared to Q4 2024, and by 27% to $725 million for the full year 2025 compared to 2024.
  • Book value per diluted common share increased by 18.3% to $77.20 at December 31, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024.
  • AXIS Capital returned $1.0 billion to common shareholders in 2025, including $888 million in common share repurchases and $139 million in common share dividends.
Jan 28, 2026, 9:15 PM
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announces share repurchase
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Share Buyback
  • AXIS Capital Holdings Limited entered into a stock repurchase agreement on November 19, 2025, to buy back 2,404,133 common shares from T-VIII PubOpps LP.
  • The repurchase was for an aggregate price of approximately $238 million, at a price of $98.90 per share.
  • This transaction was conducted under the Company's Board-authorized $400 million share repurchase program.
  • Following the repurchase, T-VIII PubOpps LP, an investment vehicle managed by Stone Point Capital LLC, will no longer hold any of the Company's common shares, down from approximately 3.1% previously.
Nov 21, 2025, 9:22 PM
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. Reports Record Q3 2025 Operating EPS and Diluted Book Value Per Share
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Earnings
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
  • AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. reported record Third Quarter Operating EPS of $3.25 and a record Diluted Book Value per Common Share of $73.82, representing a 14% increase over the past 12 months, for the period ended September 30, 2025.
  • The company's Gross Premiums Written (GPW) for the last twelve months ended September 30, 2025, totaled $9.4 billion, comprising $7.0 billion from Insurance and $2.4 billion from Reinsurance.
  • In Q3 2025, AXS achieved a 10% year-over-year increase in gross premiums written to $2.1 billion and a combined ratio of 89.4%, demonstrating strong results in targeted specialty lines.
  • The Insurance segment recorded an 11% year-over-year increase in gross premiums written to $1.7 billion and record underwriting income of $153 million in Q3 2025.
Nov 3, 2025, 9:37 PM
AXIS Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results with Record Premiums and Increased Profitability
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • AXIS reported strong Q3 2025 financial results, with operating earnings per share increasing 20% to $3.25 and gross premiums written reaching a record $2.1 billion, up nearly 10% year-over-year. The company achieved an annualized operating return on equity of 17.8% and a combined ratio of 89.4%.
  • The insurance segment delivered record third-quarter premium production of $1.7 billion, an 11% increase over the prior period, largely driven by new and expanded initiatives. Strategic partnerships, such as Axis Capacity Solutions with Ryan Specialty, are anticipated to potentially lead to double-digit insurance growth in the coming year.
  • Diluted book value per common share rose 14% year-over-year to $73.82. AXIS is accelerating investments in its operational infrastructure, with expenditures now approximating $150 million over three years, and aims for an 11% G&A ratio by FY 2026.
  • The company continued its capital return program, completing $600 million in share repurchases and declaring $105 million in common dividends this year, with a new $400 million repurchase authorization in place.
Oct 30, 2025, 12:30 PM
AXIS Capital Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results with Record Premiums and Strategic Growth Initiatives
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Earnings
Share Buyback
New Projects/Investments
  • AXIS Capital delivered excellent Q3 2025 results, with diluted book value per common share increasing 14% year-over-year to $73.82, an 18% annualized operating return on equity, and operating earnings per share rising 20% to $3.25.
  • The company achieved its highest third-quarter premiums ever at $2.1 billion, representing a nearly 10% increase over the prior year, and reported an excellent combined ratio of 89.4%.
  • Strategic advancements include the launch of Axis Capacity Solutions, which transacted its first deal with Ryan Specialty, and continued investments in operational infrastructure, leveraging emerging technologies and AI, with $100 million pledged for these initiatives.
  • AXIS returned $600 million to shareholders through share repurchases and declared $105 million in common dividends this year, with a new $400 million repurchase authorization.
  • The company anticipates a mid to high single-digit growth rate for the next year, excluding any impact from new sidecars.
Oct 30, 2025, 12:30 PM

Quarterly earnings call transcripts for AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS.