Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.80
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
14.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
AXS Dividend Income Check
Safety
14.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.6% and trend is rising.
AXS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$1.80
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout14.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout78.4%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.6%
5Y CAGR1.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield12.1%
Total Shareholder Yield13.9%
1Y Total Return1.0%
5Y Total Return86.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,64310Y ago$21,27420Y ago$41,507
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AXS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
AXS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited distributes 14.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 78.4%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AXS has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.6% and 5-year CAGR of 1.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AXS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 12.1% buyback yield, 13.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 86.4%, with dividends contributing 15.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,274 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
AXS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.71
Avg/Payment$0.4355
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.4400 | — | 1.74% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.4400 | — | 1.64% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.4400 | — | 1.84% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.4400 | — | 1.70% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.4400 | — | 1.76% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.4400 | — | 1.99% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.4400 | — | 2.21% | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.4400 | — | 2.49% | Jul 18, 2024 |
AXS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#5 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
14.1% payout
Streak
1Y
1.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
13.9%
#2 of 8
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXSAXIS Capital Holding… | $7.3B | 1.8% | 14.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
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 ACGLArch Capital Group L… | $33.7B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AIGAmerican Internation… | $41.0B | 2.2% | 31.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
 HIGThe Hartford Financi… | $36.5B | 1.6% | 15.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  CNACNA Financial Corpor… | $11.8B | 8.8% | 81.9% | 2 | Watch |
3rd  WRBW. R. Berkley Corpor… | $24.9B | 2.6% | 39.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
AXS Annual Dividend History (2002–2026)
25 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.44 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $1.76 | 0.0% | 4 | $12.35 | 14.3% | 7.02x | 3.6% |
| 2024 | $1.76 | 0.0% | 4 | $12.35 | 14.3% | 7.02x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $1.76 | 1.7% | 4 | $4.02 | 43.8% | 2.28x | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $1.73 | 3.0% | 4 | $2.25 | 76.9% | 1.30x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $1.68 | 1.8% | 4 | $6.90 | 24.3% | 4.11x | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $1.65 | 2.5% | 4 | $-1.79 | — | — | 3.4% |
| 2019 | $1.61 | 2.5% | 4 | $3.34 | 48.2% | 2.07x | 3.3% |
| 2018 | $1.57 | 2.6% | 4 | $0.51 | 307.8% | 0.32x | 3.2% |
| 2017 | $1.53 | 7.0% | 4 | $-4.39 | — | — | 3.1% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AXS stock.
How much dividend does AXS pay per share?
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is AXS's next ex-dividend date?
AXS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AXS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is AXS's dividend safe?
AXS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +14.1% and FCF payout ratio of +78.4%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has AXS increased its dividend?
AXS has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.3%.
How often does AXS pay dividends?
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AXS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AXS five years ago would be worth approximately $18,643 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AXS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AXS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.