AXA Stock: Shares Rise Following Record 2025 Annual Results
AXA's stock increased by 0.8% this Thursday, February 26, to 40.53 euros, following the announcement of its 2025 annual accounts. The insurance group revealed historic results, driven by strong momentum across all its business sectors. The stock is now approaching a significant technical area.
This morning, AXA unveiled its 2025 annual accounts, described as record-breaking. The operational result excluding asset management grew by 9%, while the overall operational result reached 8.4 billion euros, up by 6%. The net result amounted to 9.8 billion euros, marking a 26% increase year-over-year. This performance is based on several pillars. The property and casualty insurance shows particularly strong dynamics, supported by ongoing pricing discipline that continues to yield results. The life and health business also contributes to this trajectory with a notable improvement in its margins. The combination of these two drivers illustrates the group's ability to generate profitability in a still high-interest rate environment. These results are part of the group's financial calendar, with the general assembly scheduled for April 30. Today's announcement was a major event for shareholders, as the stock performance over the past year has been nearly 8%.
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From a technical standpoint, breaking through the resistance level at 40.21 euros is a significant signal. The stock price, now at 40.53 euros, has surpassed this threshold for the first time in several sessions, indicating a short-term bullish momentum resumption. This progression is accompanied by a move above the 200-day moving average, set at 40.24 euros, a closely monitored indicator by fund managers to assess the underlying trend of a stock. As long as the price remains above this level, the outlook remains favorable. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 51 is in a neutral zone, indicating that the stock is neither overbought nor oversold. This moderate reading leaves room for potential progress without signs of excessive tension. Over the past seven days, the increase reached 4.59%, while over three months, the cumulative gain is 5.82%. Monthly volatility remains contained at 5.91%, confirming a relatively orderly evolution of the stock despite the catalyst represented by today's publication.
we expect underlying earnings of circa. Euro 8.6 billion with underlying EPS growth at the top end of the target range
Risks mentioned
Softening market conditions in large commercial P&C
Natural catastrophe exposure with normalized Nat Cat load of 4.5 points of combined ratio
Interest rate sensitivity with -50bp interest rates shock expected to result in -1pt impact in Solvency II ratio
Opportunities identified
Growth in Life & Savings segment driven by ageing populations and pressure on existing systems
Expansion in direct distribution channel with rising demand for affordable insurance and digital experiences
Deployment of AI across value chain with expected annual recurring benefits of €500-700m (pre-tax) by 2029
Outlook / guidance
Expected EBITDA: 500 millions d'euros
Expected net income: 8 600 millions d'euros
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