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AXS: Share Buyback Program Is Expected To Drive Long-Term Upside

Update shared on 26 Nov 2025

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Analysts have raised their price target for AXIS Capital Holdings from $115.78 to $116.20. They cite improved profit margin forecasts and a slightly higher discount rate, despite moderating revenue growth expectations.

What's in the News

  • The Board of Directors of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited authorized a buyback plan on September 17, 2025 (Key Developments).
  • AXIS Capital Holdings announced a share repurchase program with approval to buy back up to $400 million of its common shares (Key Developments).
  • Between July 1 and September 3, 2025, the company repurchased 1,139,000 shares, representing 1.46 percent for $109.93 million, bringing the total buyback since February to 4,205,815 shares, or 5.19 percent for $396.42 million (Key Developments).
  • From September 17 to September 30, 2025, there were no additional shares repurchased under the buyback program (Key Developments).

Valuation Changes

  • The Fair Value Estimate has risen slightly from $115.78 to $116.20 per share.
  • The Discount Rate has increased from 6.78 percent to 6.96 percent.
  • The Revenue Growth Expectation has fallen significantly from 5.65 percent to 4.08 percent.
  • The Net Profit Margin has improved modestly from 15.22 percent to 15.81 percent.
  • The Future P/E Ratio has increased from 7.93x to 8.36x.

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