Why Is Axis Capital (AXS) Up 5.3% Since Last Earnings Report?

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Axis Capital (AXS). Shares have added about 5.3% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Axis Capital due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates revision have trended downward during the past month.VGM ScoresAt this time, Axis Capital has an average Growth Score of C, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. However, the stock was allocated a grade of A on the value side, putting it in the top 20% for this investment strategy.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Axis Capital has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerAxis Capital is part of the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry. Over the past month, Travelers (TRV), a stock from the same industry, has gained 5%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2025 more than a month ago.Travelers reported revenues of $11.87 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +6.1%. EPS of $1.91 for the same period compares with $4.69 a year ago.Travelers is expected to post earnings of $3.51 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +39.8%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.5%.The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for Travelers. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of B.5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the #1 favorite stock to gain +100% or more in 2024. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +143.0%, +175.9%, +498.3% and +673.0%.Most of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.Today, See These 5 Potential Home Runs >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS): Free Stock Analysis Report The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks