Analysts Set Axos Financial, Inc. (NYSE:AX) Price Target at $84.17

As of March 26, 2025, Axos Financial, Inc. (NYSE:AX) holds an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from six financial institutions that have provided coverage for the stock, according to Marketbeat.com. Among these analysts, two have suggested holding the stock, while four have recommended buying it. The consensus price target set by these analysts for the upcoming year is approximately $84.17.

Recently, various firms have released their updates on Axos Financial. Needham & Company LLC increased their price target on the stock from $85.00 to $88.00, maintaining a "buy" rating as of January 29th. Meanwhile, StockNews.com upgraded Axos Financial from a “sell” to a “hold” rating in December. DA Davidson adjusted their target price from $96.00 to $88.00, continuing to rate the stock as a “buy.” Additionally, Raymond James has reaffirmed an “outperform” rating with a new price target of $80.00, up from the prior $75.00, as noted in their reports on January 29th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods have also reduced their price target from $91.00 to $90.00, designating it as "market perform" during a recent update.

Insider Stock Purchases

In notable insider activity, Director Sara Wardell-Smith purchased 3,000 shares of Axos Financial on March 4th at an average price of $64.73 per share, totaling approximately $194,190. This acquisition increased her ownership by 41.38%, bringing her total shares to 10,250, valued at around $663,482.50. This transaction was disclosed in the filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, confirming that insiders now own about 5.07% of the company's stock.

Instability in Stock Movement

In terms of institutional dynamics, several investors have modified their holdings in Axos Financial. Vanguard Group Inc. slightly increased its stake by 0.8%, currently owning 6,129,602 shares worth about $428 million after acquiring an additional 49,695 shares. State Street Corp also raised its position by 5.5%, amassing 3,178,708 shares valued at roughly $199 million. American Century Companies Inc. boosted its stake by 9.6% in the last quarter, now holding 1,874,779 shares valued at about $130 million. Geode Capital Management LLC improved its holdings by 3.0%, resulting in ownership of 1,488,259 shares worth around $104 million. Lastly, Wasatch Advisors LP expanded its investment by 34.0%, owning 1,154,737 shares with an estimated value of $72 million. Institutional investors collectively own 83.79% of the company.

Current Market Performance

Axos Financial's shares were trading down 1.7%, opening at $65.84. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20 and both its quick and current ratios stand at 1.09. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $44.10 and a high of $88.46. The 50-day simple moving average is $68.06, while the 200-day moving average is $70.03. Axos Financial's market capitalization is approximately $3.76 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.85 and a beta of 1.45.

According to the latest earnings results shared on January 28th, Axos Financial reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.82 for the quarter, exceeding analysts' estimates of $1.75 by $0.07. The company showcased a return on equity of 18.67% and a net margin of 22.10%. For the current fiscal year, analysts predict that Axos Financial will achieve an EPS of 7.22.

About Axos Financial

Axos Financial, Inc. operates within the United States, offering a range of consumer and business banking products. The company functions through two main segments: Banking Business and Securities Business, providing various deposit products such as consumer and business checking, savings, time deposits, money market accounts, and insured cash sweep accounts.

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