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
0 years
AXS Dividend Income Check
Safety
14.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 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
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout14.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout78.4%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.6%
5Y CAGR1.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield11.9%
Total Shareholder Yield13.7%
1Y Total Return0.8%
5Y Total Return129.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,98310Y ago$22,27820Y ago$44,231
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). AXS's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
AXS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
AXS Dividend Safety Story
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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 does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, 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, 11.9% buyback yield, 13.7% 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 129.8%, with dividends contributing 18.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,278 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
AXS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.73
Avg/Payment$0.4365
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.4400 | — | 1.74% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $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 |
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
0Y
1.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
13.7%
#2 of 8
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXSAXIS Capital Holding… | $7.4B | 1.8% | 14.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
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 ACGLArch Capital Group L… | $32.5B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AIGAmerican Internation… | $39.7B | 2.3% | 31.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
 HIGThe Hartford Financi… | $35.3B | 1.6% | 15.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
1st  CNACNA Financial Corpor… | $12.0B | 8.6% | 81.9% | 9 | Watch |
3rd  WRBW. R. Berkley Corpor… | $25.2B | 2.6% | 39.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
AXS Annual Dividend History (2002–2026)
25 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.88 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 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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AXS — Frequently Asked Questions
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 Semi-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 Semi-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 dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has AXS increased its dividend?
AXS has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.3%.
How often does AXS pay dividends?
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited pays dividends Semi-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 $22,983 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.