Axis Capital reports Q4 operating EPS $3.25, consensus $3.12

Reports Q4 revenue $1.73B, consensus $1.33B. The company said, “The fourth quarter capped an outstanding year for AXIS as we continued to drive sustained profitable growth while executing on our specialty strategy. In 2025, we delivered on our stated goals, producing an 18% year-over-year increase in diluted book value per common share, 18.1% operating ROE, 89.8% combined ratio, and record gross premiums written of $9.6 billion, up 7% over the prior year. Our insurance business generated excellent results, highlighted by a 9% year-over-year increase in gross premiums written at $7.2 billion and an 86.1% combined ratio. A key driver was our new and expanded business lines, which we believe have significant upside potential. We also saw steady bottom-line performance from our targeted reinsurance business, which produced a 92.6% combined ratio for the year. We are now operating consistently as One AXIS, capitalizing on the best opportunities across our chosen markets, generating efficiency gains through our How We Work program, and sharpening our market position as a differentiated specialty leader.”