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| intro_sentence = This article summarizes AXA's Earnings release published on 2026-02-26 (20 pages). |
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* ''Gross written premiums & other revenues'' at EUR 116bn, +6% vs. FY24 <sup>p. 1</sup> |
* ''Gross written premiums & other revenues'' at EUR 116bn, +6% vs. FY24 <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=• Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ("NBV"), and present value of expected premiums ("PVEP") is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. • Terms, including contractual service margin ("CSM") and new business contractual service margin ("NB CSM"), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.}} <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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* ''Underlying earnings'' at EUR 8.4bn, +6% vs. FY24 |
* ''Underlying earnings'' at EUR 8.4bn, +6% vs. FY24 <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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** +9% excluding AXA IM <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=• "Underlying earnings", "underlying earnings per share", "underlying return on equity", "combined ratio", and "debt gearing" are APMs as defined in ESMA's guidelines and the AMF's related position statement issued in 2015. • AXA provides a reconciliation of such APMs to the most closely related line item, subtotal, or total in the financial statements of the corresponding period (and/or their calculation methodology, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ("AXA's 2025 Activity Report"), on the pages indicated under "USE OF NON-GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES". • For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=AXA completed the disposal of AXA IM to BNP Paribas on July 1, 2025. All figures excluding AXA IM are at constant foreign exchange rates.}} <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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* ''Underlying earnings per share'' at EUR 3.86, +8% vs. FY24 <sup>p. 1</sup> |
* ''Underlying earnings per share'' at EUR 3.86, +8% vs. FY24 <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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** Includes |
** Includes -2% headwind from foreign exchange movements <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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** Includes |
** Includes -1% from temporary earnings dilution from the sale of AXA IM due to timing of anti-dilutive share buyback <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=On July 1, 2025, AXA executed a share repurchase agreement with an investment services provider to buy back its own shares for a maximum of Euro 3.8 billion to offset earnings dilution from the sale of AXA Investment Managers to BNP Paribas, as announced on August 1, 2024. The share buyback commenced on July 2, 2025, and ended on January 20, 2026, resulting in temporary earnings dilution as of December 31, 2025.}} <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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* ''Solvency II ratio'' at 224% as of December 31, 2025, +9 points vs. FY24 <sup>p. 1</sup> |
* ''Solvency II ratio'' at 224% as of December 31, 2025, +9 points vs. FY24 <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=• The Solvency II ratio is estimated primarily using AXA's internal model calibrated on an adverse 1/200 year shock. • For further information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com). • The Solvency II ratio as of December 31, 2025, is adjusted to give effect to the full up to Euro 1.25 billion annual share buyback program and proposed Euro 2.32 per share dividend announced today.}} <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=Capital instruments and subordinated debt subject to Solvency II transitional measures were grandfathered until January 1, 2026, at which point they ceased to qualify as capital under Solvency II, as disclosed in AXA's press release on its 9M25 Activity Indicators, published on www.axa.com.}} <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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==== Capital Management ==== |
==== Capital Management ==== |
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* ''Dividend'' of EUR 2.32 per share, +8% vs. FY24 <sup>p. 1</sup> |
* ''Dividend'' of EUR 2.32 per share, +8% vs. FY24 <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=Subject to approval by the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2026.}} <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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* Launch of an |
* Launch of an annual share buyback program of up to EUR 1.25bn <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=As approved by AXA's Board of Directors on February 25, 2026, and expected to commence as soon as reasonably practicable, subject to market conditions.}} <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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* Completion of |
* Completion of EUR 3.8bn additional share buyback related to AXA IM disposal, executed between July 2, 2025, and January 20, 2026 <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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==== Outlook ==== |
==== Outlook ==== |
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* ''Underlying earnings per share growth'' for 2026 expected to be at the upper end of the 6-8% plan target range <sup>p. 1</sup> |
* ''Underlying earnings per share growth'' for 2026 expected to be at the upper end of the 6-8% plan target range <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=Expected underlying earnings per share ("UEPS") growth for 2026 is a forward-looking statement to provide one-off guidance in the context of the last year of the Group's current strategic plan and is qualified by the cautionary statements in this press release regarding forward-looking statements.}} <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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* Expected impact of |
* Expected impact of Solvency II revision at +17 points <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=Estimated based on the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR) and the amount of capital under Solvency II as of January 1, 2026, as if the Solvency II revision had come into force on the same date.}} <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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* AXA to present its |
* AXA to present its new strategic plan for 2027-2029 on September 21, 2026 <sup>p. 1</sup> |
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<blockquote>"In 2025, AXA delivered another year of very strong performance, with +9% earnings growth in our core businesses excluding AXA IM. We have taken advantage of these excellent results to further enhance reserve prudence." <small>(Thomas Buberl, Chief Executive Officer of AXA <sup>p. 1</sup>)</small></blockquote> |
<blockquote>"In 2025, AXA delivered another year of very strong performance, with +9% earnings growth in our core businesses excluding AXA IM. We have taken advantage of these excellent results to further enhance reserve prudence." <small>(Thomas Buberl, Chief Executive Officer of AXA <sup>p. 1</sup>)</small></blockquote> |
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<blockquote>"Our P&C franchise posted stellar results, combining a healthy balance between price and volume with best-in-class margins, a lower expense ratio and higher investment income. AXA XL Insurance increased earnings with stable underlying margins. In Life & Health, earnings rose by 7%, with Life already reflecting the early benefits of our strategy to rejuvenate the business and Health growing by 17% even after absorbing the adverse change on VAT treatment in Mexico, underlining the strength of our portfolio. Our investments in automation and Artificial Intelligence are paying off, driving efficiency gains. Our Solvency II ratio is at a very strong level." <small>(Thomas Buberl, Chief Executive Officer of AXA <sup>p. 1</sup>)</small></blockquote> |
<blockquote>"Our P&C franchise posted stellar results, combining a healthy balance between price and volume with best-in-class margins, a lower expense ratio and higher investment income. AXA XL Insurance increased earnings with stable underlying margins. In Life & Health, earnings rose by 7%, with Life already reflecting the early benefits of our strategy to rejuvenate the business and Health growing by 17% even after absorbing the adverse change on VAT treatment in Mexico, underlining the strength of our portfolio. Our investments in automation and Artificial Intelligence are paying off, driving efficiency gains. Our Solvency II ratio is at a very strong level." <small>(Thomas Buberl, Chief Executive Officer of AXA <sup>p. 1</sup>)</small></blockquote> |
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== FY25 key highlights == |
== FY25 key highlights == |
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== Activity indicators == |
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* ''Total gross written premiums and other revenues'' |
* ''Total gross written premiums and other revenues'' were up 6%, driven by: <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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** ''Property & Casualty'' +5% <sup>p. 2</sup> |
** ''Property & Casualty'' (+5%) <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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*** ''Commercial lines'' +4% from higher volumes (notably AXA XL Insurance) and favorable price effects across all geographies <sup>p. 2</sup> |
*** ''Commercial lines'' (+4%) from higher volumes (notably AXA XL Insurance) and favorable price effects across all geographies <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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**** {{footnote|1="Commercial lines" refers to P&C Commercial lines excluding AXA XL Reinsurance.}} <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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**** {{footnote|1=Price effects are calculated as a percentage of total gross written premiums of the prior year.}} <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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* ''Personal lines'' +7% driven by favorable price effects and strong growth in net new contracts, notably in France, Europe, and Asia & EME-LATAM <sup>p. 2</sup> |
*** ''Personal lines'' (+7%) driven by favorable price effects and strong growth in net new contracts, notably in France, Europe, and Asia & EME-LATAM <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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* ''AXA XL Reinsurance'' +8% with growth supported by alternative capital <sup>p. 2</sup> |
*** ''AXA XL Reinsurance'' (+8%), with growth supported by alternative capital <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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* ''Life & Health'' +8% <sup>p. 2</sup> |
** ''Life & Health'' (+8%) <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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** ''Life premiums'' +9% <sup>p. 2</sup> |
*** ''Life premiums'' (+9%), driven by Protection (+11%) from strong sales in Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Japan <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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*** ''Unit-Linked'' (+13%) from higher volumes across all geographies <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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*** ''G/A'' (+4%), from continued momentum in Italy and France <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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== Earnings == |
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* ''Underlying earnings'' |
* ''Underlying earnings'' increased by 6% to EUR 8.4bn, or +9% excluding AXA IM <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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** Driven by ''Property & Casualty'' (+9%) from higher volumes, underwriting margin expansion, and increased financial result due to higher investment income <sup>p. 2</sup> |
** Driven by ''Property & Casualty'' (+9%) from higher volumes, underwriting margin expansion, and increased financial result due to higher investment income <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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** Driven by ''Life & Health'' (+7%) from improved short-term technical results in Health & Protection and higher earnings in long-term business, including early benefits of business rejuvenation strategy <sup>p. 2</sup> |
** Driven by ''Life & Health'' (+7%) from improved short-term technical results in Health & Protection, and higher earnings in long-term business, including early benefits of business rejuvenation strategy <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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** ''Holdings'' underlying earnings remained broadly stable at EUR -1.2bn <sup>p. 2</sup> |
** ''Holdings'' underlying earnings remained broadly stable at EUR -1.2bn <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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*** {{footnote|1=Including banking activities.}} <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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* ''Asset Management'' underlying earnings decreased by EUR 0.2bn due to the disposal of AXA IM on July 1, 2025 <sup>p. 2</sup> |
** ''Asset Management'' underlying earnings decreased by EUR 0.2bn due to the disposal of AXA IM on July 1, 2025 <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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* ''Underlying earnings per share'' |
* ''Underlying earnings per share'' increased by 8% to EUR 3.86 <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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** Mainly driven by the increase in underlying earnings (+6%) and a decrease in interest expense on undated and deeply-subordinated debt <sup>p. 2</sup> |
** Mainly driven by the increase in underlying earnings (+6%) and a decrease in interest expense on undated and deeply-subordinated debt <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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** Impact of share buybacks (+3%), including |
** Impact of share buybacks (+3%), including annual share buyback program and anti-dilutive share buyback from AXA IM sale <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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** Partially offset by unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rate movements, notably |
** Partially offset by unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rate movements, notably U.S. dollar depreciation against the Euro (-2%) <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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* Sale of AXA IM resulted in a temporary dilution of |
* Sale of AXA IM resulted in a temporary dilution of underlying earnings per share due to timing of associated share buyback (-1%) <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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* ''Net income'' |
* ''Net income'' increased by 26% to EUR 9.8bn, mainly reflecting increased underlying earnings and significantly positive exceptional items, notably the gain from AXA IM sale <sup>p. 2</sup> |
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== Balance sheet == |
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* ''Shareholders' equity'' was EUR 47.2bn as of December 31, 2025, down EUR 2.8bn vs. December 31, 2024 <sup>p. 3</sup> |
* ''Shareholders' equity'' was EUR 47.2bn as of December 31, 2025, down EUR 2.8bn vs. December 31, 2024 <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** Positive contribution from |
** Positive contribution from net income (EUR +9.8bn) and net OCI (EUR +1.3bn) <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** More than offset by |
** More than offset by FY24 dividend paid (EUR -4.6bn) <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** More than offset by impact of share buybacks in 2025 (EUR -4.7bn), including EUR 3.5bn anti-dilutive share buyback for AXA IM sale <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** More than offset by unfavorable foreign exchange impact (EUR -3.5bn), notably due to U.S. dollar depreciation <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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* ''CSM'' was EUR 33.3bn at December 31, 2025, down EUR 0.6bn vs. December 31, 2024 <sup>p. 3</sup> |
* ''CSM'' was EUR 33.3bn at December 31, 2025, down EUR 0.6bn vs. December 31, 2024 <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=• Including P&C. • See Appendices of the FY25 earnings presentation available at www.axa.com for indicative sensitivities impacting CSM. • These sensitivities, together with any other sensitivities in the Appendices, are based on management's current assessment in connection with the full-year 2025 annual results. • These sensitivities are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements in the presentation concerning forward-looking statements and have not been audited or subject to a limited review by AXA's statutory auditors.}} <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** New business contribution (EUR +2.2bn) combined with underlying return on in-force (EUR +1.3bn) more than offset CSM release (EUR -3.0bn), resulting in +2% normalized growth in CSM <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** Market conditions had a favorable impact (EUR +0.6bn), mainly driven by tightening government spreads and positive equity market performance <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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* Resulted in +2% normalized growth in CSM <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** This was more than offset by unfavorable foreign exchange impacts (EUR -1.5bn), mainly from depreciation of Japanese yen and Hong Kong dollar <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** Also offset by a negative operating variance (EUR -0.3bn) as better margins and net flows were more than offset by a reduction in Group Life business duration in Switzerland <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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* ''Solvency II ratio'' was 224% as of December 31, 2025, up +9 points vs. December 31, 2024 <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** Strong operating return (+28 points) net of dividend provision and annual share buyback (-24 points) <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** Positive impact from net subordinated debt issuance (+6 points) <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** Favorable impacts from financial markets (+4 points) <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** Favorable impacts from ''financial markets'' (+4 points) <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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* As of January 1, 2026, capital instruments and subordinated debt subject to Solvency II transitional measures ("grandfathered debt") no longer qualified as eligible own funds, resulting in a -10 point decrease in Solvency II ratio to 215% <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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* Group estimates Solvency II revision, effective Q1 2027, would result in a +17 points increase to current Solvency II ratio <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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* ''Underlying return on equity'' was 16.0% as of December 31, 2025, up 0.8 point vs. December 31, 2024, notably from higher underlying earnings and lower shareholders' equity <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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* Group estimates that the ''Solvency II revision'', effective Q1 2027, would result in a +17 points increase to the current Solvency II ratio <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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* ''Debt gearing'' was 22.3% as of December 31, 2025, up 1.7 points vs. December 31, 2024 <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** Driven by lower shareholders' equity and CSM, as well as issuance of Restricted Tier 1 and Tier 2 subordinated debt (EUR 3.5bn) <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** Partly offset by redemption of outstanding grandfathered Tier 1 debt (EUR -1.9bn) <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** Driven by issuance of Restricted Tier 1 and Tier 2 subordinated debt (EUR 3.5bn) <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** Partly offset by redemption of outstanding grandfathered Tier 1 debt (-EUR 1.9bn) <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** Group's debt gearing was in line with its 19-23% plan guidance for 2024-2026 <sup>p. 3</sup> |
** Group's debt gearing was in line with its 19-23% plan guidance for 2024-2026 <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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* ''Cash at Holding'' amounted to EUR 5.6bn as of December 31, 2025, |
* ''Cash at Holding'' amounted to EUR 5.6bn as of December 31, 2025, up EUR 1.6bn vs. December 31, 2024 <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=Including cash and liquid invested assets at AXA SA Holding and other central holdings.}} <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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* Reflecting organic cash remittance from subsidiaries of EUR 7.5bn, |
** Reflecting organic cash remittance from subsidiaries of EUR 7.5bn, up EUR 0.4bn vs. December 31, 2024 <sup>p. 3</sup> |
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== Capital management and outlook == |
== Capital management and outlook == |
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'''Capital management''' |
'''Capital management''' |
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* A ''dividend'' of EUR 2.32 per share ( |
* A ''dividend'' of EUR 2.32 per share (up 8% vs. FY24) will be proposed at the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2026 <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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* Dividend expected to be paid on May 13, 2026, with an ex-dividend date on May 11, 2026 <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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* AXA's Board of Directors approved on February 25, 2026, the launch of an |
* AXA's Board of Directors approved on February 25, 2026, the launch of an annual share buyback program for up to EUR 1.25bn <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=To be executed in accordance with the terms of the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting authorization granted on April 24, 2025, or the authorization expected to be granted by the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2026, as applicable.}} <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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* AXA intends to cancel all shares repurchased under this program <sup>p. 4</sup> |
* AXA intends to cancel all shares repurchased under this program <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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* Share buyback program expected to commence as soon as reasonably practicable, subject to market conditions, and completed by year-end <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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'''Outlook''' |
'''Outlook''' |
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* AXA is confident in achieving its main financial targets for the 2024-2026 'Unlock the Future' plan <sup>p. 4</sup> |
* AXA is confident in achieving its main financial targets for the 2024-2026 'Unlock the Future' plan <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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** Underpinned by profitable organic growth, scaling technical capabilities, and driving operational efficiency through reinforced cost management <sup>p. 4</sup> |
** Underpinned by profitable organic growth, scaling technical capabilities, and driving operational efficiency through reinforced cost management <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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* In |
* In P&C Retail and SME & Mid-market, pricing remains favorable, and the Group expects to benefit from earnthrough of higher pricing and underwriting actions <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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* At |
* At AXA XL, pricing conditions vary by line; the Group will ensure effective cycle management and disciplined capital allocation, growing where returns exceed cost of capital <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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* Group guidance for |
* Group guidance for normalized natural catastrophe load remains at ca. 4.5 points of combined ratio for 2026 <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=Natural catastrophe charges include natural catastrophe losses regardless of event size.}} <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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* In |
* In Life & Health, earnings growth expected from short-term business reflecting disciplined pricing and claims management <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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* Strategy to rejuvenate sales in long-term business, coupled with improved persistency, should generate positive net flows and drive CSM growth <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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* Results in Holdings in 2026 expected to remain at a similar level as in 2025 <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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* Management believes AXA is on track to deliver |
* Management believes AXA is on track to deliver main financial targets of 'Unlock the Future' plan, assuming current operating conditions persist <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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** ''Underlying earnings per share growth'' at the upper end of the 6-8% CAGR target range for |
** ''Underlying earnings per share growth'' at the upper end of the 6-8% CAGR target range for 2023-2026E and for 2026 <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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** ''Underlying return on equity'' between 14% and 16% between 2024 and 2026E <sup>p. 4</sup> |
** ''Underlying return on equity'' between 14% and 16% between 2024 and 2026E <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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** ''Cumulative organic cash upstream'' in excess of EUR 21bn for 2024-2026E <sup>p. 4</sup> |
** ''Cumulative organic cash upstream'' in excess of EUR 21bn for 2024-2026E <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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* Group |
* Group committed to its capital management policy, targeting a total payout ratio of 75% <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=Subject to annual Board and Shareholders' Annual General Meeting approvals and absent (1) for share buybacks, any significant earnings event (i.e., significant deviation in the Group's underlying earnings) and (2) for dividends, the occurrence of a significant capital event (i.e., event that significantly deteriorates Group solvency). Board discretion includes taking into account AXA's earnings, financial condition, applicable capital and solvency requirements, prevailing operating and financial market conditions, and the general economic environment.}} <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=Payout ratio is calculated based on underlying earnings per share.}} <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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* Comprising a 60% dividend payout ratio and an additional 15% from annual share buybacks <sup>p. 4</sup> |
** Comprising a 60% dividend payout ratio and an additional 15% from annual share buybacks <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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* Proposed dividend per share in a given year |
** Proposed dividend per share in a given year expected to be at least equal to prior year's dividend <sup>p. 4</sup> |
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== Property & Casualty == |
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* ''Gross written premiums & other revenues'' |
* ''Gross written premiums & other revenues'' were up 5% to EUR 58.0bn <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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** ''Commercial lines'' |
** ''Commercial lines'' grew by 4% to EUR 35.8bn, driven by: <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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*** ''AXA XL Insurance'' +3% from growth in lines with attractive margins (Property, Casualty |
*** ''AXA XL Insurance'' (+3%) from growth in lines with attractive margins (Property, Casualty), partly offset by lower pricing and volumes in Financial lines <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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*** ''Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM'' +13% |
*** ''Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM'' (+13%) mainly driven by Türkiye (higher average premiums) and Mexico (favorable volume and price effects) <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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*** ''France'' +6% from favorable price effects in all lines and higher volumes <sup>p. 5</sup> |
*** ''France'' (+6%) from favorable price effects in all lines and higher volumes <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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** ''Personal lines'' |
** ''Personal lines'' grew by 7% to EUR 19.7bn, driven by: <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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*** ''Europe'' +5% from favorable price effects across geographies, except |
*** ''Europe'' (+5%) from favorable price effects across geographies, except UK & Ireland Motor where pricing softened after strong repricing in 2024 <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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*** ''Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM'' +14% driven by Türkiye |
*** ''Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM'' (+14%) driven by Türkiye (higher average premiums and volumes) <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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*** ''France'' +9% with strong volume growth in all lines (direct business and proprietary agent networks) |
*** ''France'' (+9%) with strong volume growth in all lines (direct business and proprietary agent networks) and favorable price effects in Motor <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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** ''AXA XL Reinsurance'' |
** ''AXA XL Reinsurance'' grew by 8% to EUR 2.6bn, driven by growth supported by alternative capital and favorable price effects in Casualty, partly offset by softening in other lines <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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* '' |
* The ''all-year combined ratio'' improved by 0.3 point to 90.6% <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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** Mainly driven by lower undiscounted current year loss ratio excluding natural catastrophe (-0.3 point) <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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*** Commercial lines (-0.5 point), driven by SME & mid-market business (-0.9 point) |
*** From further margin expansion in Commercial lines (-0.5 point), driven by SME & mid-market business (-0.9 point) <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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*** Margins at AXA XL Insurance stable at attractive levels (+0.1 point) <sup>p. 5</sup> |
*** Margins at AXA XL Insurance stable at attractive levels (+0.1 point) <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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*** Personal lines (-0.4 point) in a conducive pricing environment <sup>p. 5</sup> |
*** In Personal lines (-0.4 point) in a conducive pricing environment <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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** Lower expense ratio (-0.3 point) primarily from lower non-commission expense ratio reflecting efficiency gains <sup>p. 5</sup> |
** Lower expense ratio (-0.3 point) primarily from lower non-commission expense ratio reflecting efficiency gains <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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** Lower natural catastrophe charges (-0.4 point to 3.4%) more than offset by lower prior years' reserve development (+0.7 point at -1.1%) <sup>p. 5</sup> |
** Lower natural catastrophe charges (-0.4 point to 3.4%) more than offset by lower prior years' reserve development (+0.7 point at -1.1%) <sup>p. 5</sup> |
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'''P&C underlying earnings were up 9% to Euro 5.9 billion driven by:''' |
'''P&C underlying earnings were up 9% to Euro 5.9 billion driven by:''' |
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* ''Technical result'' increased ( |
* ''Technical result'' increased (EUR +0.5bn) reflecting strong volume growth and improved technical margin <sup>p. 6</sup> |
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* ''Financial result'' increased ( |
* ''Financial result'' increased (EUR +0.2bn) due to higher volumes and reinvestment yields on fixed income assets, offsetting increased unwind of discount of claims reserves <sup>p. 6</sup> |
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* Partly offset by higher |
* Partly offset by higher income taxes (EUR -0.2bn) mainly due to higher pre-tax underlying earnings <sup>p. 6</sup> |
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== Life & Health == |
== Life & Health == |
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====== Life & Health: key figures <sup>p. 6</sup> ====== |
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====== Life & Health: earnings <sup>p. 6</sup> ====== |
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'''Gross written premiums & other revenues were up 8% to Euro 56.5 billion.''' |
'''Gross written premiums & other revenues were up 8% to Euro 56.5 billion.''' |
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* ''Life'' grew by 9% to EUR 37.5bn <sup>p. 6</sup> |
* ''Life'' grew by 9% to EUR 37.5bn, mainly from: <sup>p. 6</sup> |
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** ''Unit-Linked'' +13% driven by successful sales initiatives across all geographies <sup>p. 6</sup> |
** ''Unit-Linked'' (+13%) driven by successful sales initiatives across all geographies <sup>p. 6</sup> |
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** ''G/A'' +4% |
** ''G/A'' (+4%) notably in France (+4%) and elevated sales of a capital-light product in Italy <sup>p. 6</sup> |
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** Partly offset by non-repeat of elevated sales of a single premium whole-life product in Japan and lower sales in Hong Kong <sup>p. 6</sup> |
** Partly offset by non-repeat of elevated sales of a single premium whole-life product in Japan and lower sales in Hong Kong <sup>p. 6</sup> |
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** ''Protection'' +11%, notably from a commercial campaign on a Protection with G/A product in Hong Kong and continued good sales of Protection with Unit-Linked product in Japan and Switzerland <sup>p. 6</sup> |
** ''Protection'' (+11%), notably from a commercial campaign on a Protection with G/A product in Hong Kong and continued good sales of Protection with Unit-Linked product in Japan and Switzerland <sup>p. 6</sup> |
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* ''Health'' grew by 5% to EUR 19.0bn, driven by favorable price effects in both Group and Individual businesses across most geographies, partly offset by lower volumes <sup>p. 6</sup> |
* ''Health'' grew by 5% to EUR 19.0bn, driven by favorable price effects in both Group and Individual businesses across most geographies, partly offset by lower volumes <sup>p. 6</sup> |
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* ''Present value of expected premiums (PVEP)'' decreased by 2% to EUR 49.4bn <sup>p. 7</sup> |
* ''Present value of expected premiums (PVEP)'' decreased by 2% to EUR 49.4bn <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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** Driven by ''Life'' (+1%), from higher volumes in Hong Kong, France, and Switzerland, partly offset by impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future premiums <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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* Driven by '' |
** Driven by ''Health'' (-12%), mainly from impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future premiums, and lower volumes in France following underwriting and pruning actions <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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* ''NB CSM'' increased by 3% to EUR 2.2bn driven by strong sales in Savings and Protection, partly offset by impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future profits <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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* Driven by ''Health'' (-12%), mainly from the impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future premiums, and lower volumes in France following underwriting and pruning actions <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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* '' |
* ''NBV (post-tax)'' was stable at EUR 2.2bn as growth in NB CSM was offset by decrease in contribution of short-term multinational business in France <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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* ''NBV (post-tax)'' was stable at EUR 2.2bn as growth in NB CSM was offset by the decrease in the contribution of short-term multinational business in France <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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* ''NBV margin (post tax)'' increased by 0.1 point to 4.5% <sup>p. 7</sup> |
* ''NBV margin (post tax)'' increased by 0.1 point to 4.5% <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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* ''Net flows'' were EUR +5.4bn compared to EUR +1.5bn in 2024 <sup>p. 7</sup> |
* ''Net flows'' were EUR +5.4bn compared to EUR +1.5bn in 2024 <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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** Driven by ''Unit-Linked'' (EUR +1.5bn), primarily in France <sup>p. 7</sup> |
** Driven by ''Unit-Linked'' (EUR +1.5bn), primarily in France <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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** Partly offset by ''G/A Savings'' (EUR -3.7bn), as inflows in G/A capital-light (EUR +1.2bn) were more than offset by outflows in traditional G/A Savings (EUR -5.0bn) <sup>p. 7</sup> |
** Partly offset by ''G/A Savings'' (EUR -3.7bn), as inflows in G/A capital-light (EUR +1.2bn) were more than offset by outflows in traditional G/A Savings (EUR -5.0bn) <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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* ''Life & Health underlying earnings'' increased by 7% to EUR 3.5bn <sup>p. 7</sup> |
* ''Life & Health underlying earnings'' increased by 7% to EUR 3.5bn, driven by: <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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** |
** ''Long-term technical result'' (EUR +0.2bn) driven by increased CSM release, following growth in reserves and better margins <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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** |
** ''Short-term technical result'' (EUR +0.1bn) driven by expansion of technical margin reflecting pricing, underwriting, and claims management actions <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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** More than offset |
** More than offset impact of legislative change on recoverability of value added tax in Mexico (EUR -0.1bn) <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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** |
** Lower income taxes (EUR +0.1bn) reflecting favorable tax effects mainly in Germany, France, and Mexico <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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** |
** Lower contribution from affiliates, notably ICBC-AXA, and improved results at AXA MPS, increasing earnings of minority shareholders <sup>p. 7</sup> |
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== Holdings == |
== Holdings == |
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== Ratings == |
== Ratings == |
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====== AXA's insurer financial strength and credit ratings <sup>p. 8</sup> ====== |
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! colspan="2" style="text-align:center" | AXA's credit ratings (22) |
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====== AXA's credit ratings by agency <sup>p. 8</sup> ====== |
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== Glossary == |
== Glossary == |
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* ''Capital-light G/A products'' encompass all products with no guarantees, with guarantees at maturity only |
* ''Capital-light G/A products:'' encompass all products with no guarantees, with guarantees at maturity only or with guarantees equal to or lower than 0% <sup>p. 8</sup> |
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* ''Contractual service margin ("CSM")'' |
* ''Contractual service margin ("CSM"):'' a component of the carrying amount of the asset or liability for a group of insurance contracts representing the unearned profit to be recognized as services are provided to policyholders <sup>p. 8</sup> |
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* ''CSM release'' |
* ''CSM release:'' the portion of CSM stock net of reinsurance at the end of the defined period flowing through profit and loss representing the estimated profit earned by the insurer for providing insurance services during the reporting period <sup>p. 8</sup> |
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* ''Economic variance'' |
* ''Economic variance:'' the variance of the year-end CSM arising from changes in market conditions, net of the underlying return on in-force <sup>p. 8</sup> |
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* ''Financial result'' |
* ''Financial result:'' investment income on assets backing Building Block Approach (BBA) and Premium Allocation Approach (PAA) contracts as well as assets backing shareholder's equity, net of the insurance finance expenses (IFE) defined as the unwind of the present value of future cash flow <sup>p. 8</sup> |
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* ''Gross written premiums and other revenues'' |
* ''Gross written premiums and other revenues:'' insurance premiums collected during the period (including risk premiums, premiums from pure investment contracts with no discretionary participating features, fees and revenues, net of commissions paid on assumed reinsurance business); Other Revenues represent premiums and fees collected on activities other than insurance (i.e. banking, services, and asset management activities) <sup>p. 8</sup> |
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* ''New business contractual service margin ("NB CSM"):'' a component of the carrying amount of the asset or liability for newly issued insurance contracts during the period, representing the unearned profit to be recognized as insurance contract services are provided <sup>p. 8</sup> |
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* Other Revenues represent premiums and fees collected on activities other than insurance (i.e., banking, services, and asset management activities) <sup>p. 8</sup> |
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* ''New business |
* ''New business value ("NBV"):'' the value of newly issued contracts during the current year, consisting of the sum of (i) the NB CSM, (ii) the present value of the future profits of Short-Term Business newly issued contracts during the period (carried by Life entities, considering expected renewals), and (iii) the present value of the future profits of pure investment contracts accounted for under IFRS 9, net of (iv) the cost of reinsurance, (v) taxes and (vi) minority interests <sup>p. 8</sup> |
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* ''New business value ("NBV")'' |
* ''New business value margin ("NBV Margin"):'' the ratio of (i) NBV representing the value of newly issued contracts during the current year to (ii) PVEP <sup>p. 8</sup> |
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* ''Operating variance:'' the variation of the year-end CSM vs the expected at opening due to (i) differences between realized and expected operational assumptions, (ii) changes in assumptions such as mortality, longevity, lapses and expenses, and (iii) impact of model changes; Operating variance is net of reinsurance <sup>p. 9</sup> |
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** Net of (iv) the cost of reinsurance, (v) taxes, and (vi) minority interests <sup>p. 8</sup> |
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| ⚫ | * ''Technical experience:'' consists of the impacts on the underlying earnings of (i) the difference between the expected and incurred cash-flows incurred in the defined period, (ii) the risk adjustment release, (iii) the changes in onerous contracts and (iv) the other long-term elements which are mainly composed of non-attributable expenses <sup>p. 9</sup> |
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* ''New business value margin ("NBV Margin")'' is the ratio of (i) NBV representing the value of newly issued contracts during the current year to (ii) PVEP <sup>p. 8</sup> |
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* ''Operating variance'' is the variation of the year-end CSM vs. the expected at opening due to (i) differences between realized and expected operational assumptions, (ii) changes in assumptions such as mortality, longevity, lapses and expenses, and (iii) impact of model changes <sup>p. 9</sup> |
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* Operating variance is net of reinsurance <sup>p. 9</sup> |
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* PVEP is discounted at the reference interest rate and PVEP is Group share <sup>p. 9</sup> |
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| ⚫ | * ''Technical experience'' consists of the impacts on the underlying earnings of (i) the difference between the expected and incurred cash-flows incurred in the defined period, (ii) the risk adjustment release, (iii) the changes in onerous contracts |
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== Scope == |
== Scope == |
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* ''France'' includes insurance activities, banking activities |
* ''France:'' includes insurance activities, banking activities and holding <sup>p. 10</sup> |
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* ''Europe'' includes Switzerland (insurance activities), Germany (insurance activities and holding), Belgium and Luxemburg (insurance activities and holding), United Kingdom and Ireland (insurance activities and holding), Spain (insurance activities and holding), Italy (insurance activities), Prima (insurance activities) |
* ''Europe:'' includes Switzerland (insurance activities), Germany (insurance activities and holding), Belgium and Luxemburg (insurance activities and holding), United Kingdom and Ireland (insurance activities and holding), Spain (insurance activities and holding), Italy (insurance activities), Prima (insurance activities) and AXA Life Europe (insurance activities) <sup>p. 10</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=AXA completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Prima in Italy on November 28, 2025.}} <sup>p. 10</sup> |
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* ''AXA XL'' includes insurance and reinsurance activities and holding <sup>p. 10</sup> |
* ''AXA XL:'' includes insurance and reinsurance activities and holding <sup>p. 10</sup> |
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* ''Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM'' |
* ''Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM:'' <sup>p. 10</sup> |
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** ''Asia'' |
** ''Asia:'' Japan (insurance activities and holding), Hong Kong (insurance activities), Thailand P&C, Indonesia L&S (excl. bancassurance entity), China P&C, South Korea, and Asia Holdings (fully consolidated) <sup>p. 10</sup> |
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** China L&S, Thailand L&S, |
** China L&S, Thailand L&S, Philippines L&S and P&C, Indonesia L&S and India (Life activities disposed on March 11, 2024 and holding) businesses are consolidated under equity method and contribute only to NBV, PVEP, underlying earnings and net income <sup>p. 10</sup> |
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** ''Africa'' |
** ''Africa:'' Egypt (insurance activities and holding), Morocco (insurance activities and holding) and Nigeria (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated <sup>p. 10</sup> |
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** ''EME-LATAM'' |
** ''EME-LATAM:'' Mexico (insurance activities), Colombia (insurance activities), Brazil (insurance activities and holding) and Türkiye (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated <sup>p. 10</sup> |
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** Russia (Reso) (insurance activities) is consolidated under |
** Russia (Reso) (insurance activities) is consolidated under equity method and contributes only to net income <sup>p. 10</sup> |
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** AXA Mediterranean Holdings <sup>p. 10</sup> |
** AXA Mediterranean Holdings <sup>p. 10</sup> |
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* ''Transversal & Other'' includes AXA Assistance, AXA Liabilities Managers, AXA SA ( |
* ''Transversal & Other:'' includes AXA Assistance, AXA Liabilities Managers, AXA SA (incl. Group's internal reinsurance activity) and other Central Holdings <sup>p. 10</sup> |
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* ''AXA Investment Managers'' includes AXA Investment Managers, Select (previously Architas) |
* ''AXA Investment Managers:'' includes AXA Investment Managers, Select (previously Architas) and Capza (fully consolidated) and Asian joint ventures (consolidated under equity method) <sup>p. 10</sup> |
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** {{footnote|1=Disposal to BNP Paribas completed on July 1, 2025.}} <sup>p. 10</sup> |
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* Asian joint ventures are consolidated under the equity method <sup>p. 10</sup> |
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== Exchange rates == |
== Exchange rates == |
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====== End of period and average exchange rates for 1 euro <sup>p. 10</sup> ====== |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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* All comments and changes are on a comparable basis for activity indicators (constant forex, scope |
* All comments and changes are on a comparable basis for activity indicators (constant forex, scope and methodology) <sup>p. 11</sup> |
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* Actuarial and financial assumptions for NBV and PVEP calculation are updated semi-annually at half year and full year <sup>p. 11</sup> |
* Actuarial and financial assumptions for NBV and PVEP calculation are updated semi-annually at half year and full year <sup>p. 11</sup> |
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* AXA's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, were examined by the Board of Directors on February 25, 2026, and are subject to completion of an audit procedure by AXA's statutory auditors <sup>p. 11</sup> |
* AXA's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, were examined by the Board of Directors on February 25, 2026, and are subject to completion of an audit procedure by AXA's statutory auditors <sup>p. 11</sup> |
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=== Investor Relations: === |
=== Investor Relations: === |
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* Investor Relations |
* Investor Relations: +33.1.40.75.48.42, investor.relations@axa.com <sup>p. 12</sup> |
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* Individual Shareholder Relations: +33.1.40.75.48.43 <sup>p. 12</sup> |
* Individual Shareholder Relations: +33.1.40.75.48.43 <sup>p. 12</sup> |
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'''Media Relations:''' |
'''Media Relations:''' |
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* |
* Contact for media relations: +33.1.40.75.46.74, ziad.gebran@axa.com, ahlem.girard@axa.com, sylwia.tulak@axa.com <sup>p. 12</sup> |
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'''Corporate Responsibility strategy:''' |
'''Corporate Responsibility strategy:''' |
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== Important legal information and cautionary statements concerning forward-looking statements and the use of non-GAAP financial measures == |
== Important legal information and cautionary statements concerning forward-looking statements and the use of non-GAAP financial measures == |
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* |
* Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements, including predictions of future events, trends, plans, expectations, or objectives, and are identified by words like ‘expects’, ‘anticipates’, ‘may’, ‘plan’, or conditional verbs <sup>p. 12</sup> |
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* Statements regarding expected underlying earnings per share ("UEPS") growth for 2026 are one-off guidance for the last year of the current strategic plan <sup>p. 12</sup> |
* Statements regarding expected underlying earnings per share ("UEPS") growth for 2026 are one-off guidance for the last year of the current strategic plan <sup>p. 12</sup> |
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* These statements are based on Management’s current views and intentions and are subject to change, known and unknown risks, and uncertainties outside AXA’s control <sup>p. 12</sup> |
* These statements are based on Management’s current views and intentions and are subject to change, known and unknown risks, and uncertainties outside AXA’s control <sup>p. 12</sup> |
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* AXA |
* AXA disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws and regulations <sup>p. 12</sup> |
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* This press release refers to non-GAAP financial measures |
* This press release refers to non-GAAP financial measures or alternative performance measures ("APMs") used by Management for analyzing operating trends, financial performance, and position <sup>p. 12</sup> |
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* These non-GAAP financial measures generally have no standardized meaning and may not be comparable to |
* These non-GAAP financial measures generally have no standardized meaning and may not be comparable to measures used by other companies <sup>p. 12</sup> |
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* |
* Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the Group’s consolidated financial statements and related notes prepared in accordance with IFRS <sup>p. 12</sup> |
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* "Underlying earnings", UEPS ("underlying earnings per share"), "underlying return on equity", "combined ratio" |
* "Underlying earnings", UEPS ("underlying earnings per share"), "underlying return on equity", "combined ratio" and "debt gearing" are APMs as defined in ESMA’s guidelines and AMF’s related position statement issued in 2015 <sup>p. 12</sup> |
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* AXA provides |
* AXA provides reconciliation of APMs to financial statements in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ("AXA’s 2025 Activity Report") <sup>p. 12</sup> |
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== Appendix 1: gross written premiums ET other revenues by geography and business line == |
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====== Gross written premiums and other revenues by geography and business line <sup>p. 13</sup> ====== |
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| style="text-align:right" | FY25 |
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| style="text-align:right" | Change on a comparable basis |
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* Banking revenues amounted to EUR 99m in FY25 and EUR 118m in FY24 <sup>p. 13</sup> |
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== Appendix 2: underlying earnings by geography and by business line == |
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Revision as of 23:56, 13 July 2026
| Document info | |
|---|---|
| Organization | AXA |
| Year | 2025 |
| Period | FY |
| Period label | FY25 |
| Document category | Earnings release |
| Document name | AXA Full Year 2025 Earnings Press Release |
| Publication date | 2026-02-26 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 20 |
| Source | original URL |
This article summarizes AXA's Earnings release published on 2026-02-26 (20 pages).
Press release
- Paris, February 26th, 2026 (6:45am CET) p. 1
Full Year 2025 Earnings
AXA reports record results with underlying EPS growth at the top end of the target range
Key FY25 highlights
- Gross written premiums & other revenues at EUR 116bn, +6% vs. FY24 p. 1
- (footnote: • Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ("NBV"), and present value of expected premiums ("PVEP") is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. • Terms, including contractual service margin ("CSM") and new business contractual service margin ("NB CSM"), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.) p. 1
- Underlying earnings at EUR 8.4bn, +6% vs. FY24 p. 1
- +9% excluding AXA IM p. 1
- (footnote: • "Underlying earnings", "underlying earnings per share", "underlying return on equity", "combined ratio", and "debt gearing" are APMs as defined in ESMA's guidelines and the AMF's related position statement issued in 2015. • AXA provides a reconciliation of such APMs to the most closely related line item, subtotal, or total in the financial statements of the corresponding period (and/or their calculation methodology, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ("AXA's 2025 Activity Report"), on the pages indicated under "USE OF NON-GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES". • For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).) p. 1
- (footnote: AXA completed the disposal of AXA IM to BNP Paribas on July 1, 2025. All figures excluding AXA IM are at constant foreign exchange rates.) p. 1
- Underlying earnings per share at EUR 3.86, +8% vs. FY24 p. 1
- Includes -2% headwind from foreign exchange movements p. 1
- Includes -1% from temporary earnings dilution from the sale of AXA IM due to timing of anti-dilutive share buyback p. 1
- (footnote: On July 1, 2025, AXA executed a share repurchase agreement with an investment services provider to buy back its own shares for a maximum of Euro 3.8 billion to offset earnings dilution from the sale of AXA Investment Managers to BNP Paribas, as announced on August 1, 2024. The share buyback commenced on July 2, 2025, and ended on January 20, 2026, resulting in temporary earnings dilution as of December 31, 2025.) p. 1
- Solvency II ratio at 224% as of December 31, 2025, +9 points vs. FY24 p. 1
- 215% on January 1, 2026, reflecting the end of the grandfathering period p. 1
- (footnote: • The Solvency II ratio is estimated primarily using AXA's internal model calibrated on an adverse 1/200 year shock. • For further information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com). • The Solvency II ratio as of December 31, 2025, is adjusted to give effect to the full up to Euro 1.25 billion annual share buyback program and proposed Euro 2.32 per share dividend announced today.) p. 1
- (footnote: Capital instruments and subordinated debt subject to Solvency II transitional measures were grandfathered until January 1, 2026, at which point they ceased to qualify as capital under Solvency II, as disclosed in AXA's press release on its 9M25 Activity Indicators, published on www.axa.com.) p. 1
Capital Management
- Dividend of EUR 2.32 per share, +8% vs. FY24 p. 1
- (footnote: Subject to approval by the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2026.) p. 1
- Launch of an annual share buyback program of up to EUR 1.25bn p. 1
- (footnote: As approved by AXA's Board of Directors on February 25, 2026, and expected to commence as soon as reasonably practicable, subject to market conditions.) p. 1
- Completion of EUR 3.8bn additional share buyback related to AXA IM disposal, executed between July 2, 2025, and January 20, 2026 p. 1
Outlook
- Underlying earnings per share growth for 2026 expected to be at the upper end of the 6-8% plan target range p. 1
- (footnote: Expected underlying earnings per share ("UEPS") growth for 2026 is a forward-looking statement to provide one-off guidance in the context of the last year of the Group's current strategic plan and is qualified by the cautionary statements in this press release regarding forward-looking statements.) p. 1
- Expected impact of Solvency II revision at +17 points p. 1
- (footnote: Estimated based on the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR) and the amount of capital under Solvency II as of January 1, 2026, as if the Solvency II revision had come into force on the same date.) p. 1
- AXA to present its new strategic plan for 2027-2029 on September 21, 2026 p. 1
"In 2025, AXA delivered another year of very strong performance, with +9% earnings growth in our core businesses excluding AXA IM. We have taken advantage of these excellent results to further enhance reserve prudence." (Thomas Buberl, Chief Executive Officer of AXA p. 1)
"Our P&C franchise posted stellar results, combining a healthy balance between price and volume with best-in-class margins, a lower expense ratio and higher investment income. AXA XL Insurance increased earnings with stable underlying margins. In Life & Health, earnings rose by 7%, with Life already reflecting the early benefits of our strategy to rejuvenate the business and Health growing by 17% even after absorbing the adverse change on VAT treatment in Mexico, underlining the strength of our portfolio. Our investments in automation and Artificial Intelligence are paying off, driving efficiency gains. Our Solvency II ratio is at a very strong level." (Thomas Buberl, Chief Executive Officer of AXA p. 1)
"These results demonstrate the earnings power of our well-diversified franchise and reinforce our confidence in AXA's ability to generate sustainable, long-term value. I would like to thank all our colleagues, agents and partners for their commitment, as well as our customers for their continued trust," (Thomas Buberl, Chief Executive Officer of AXA p. 1)
FY25 key highlights
| Key figures (in Euro million, unless otherwise noted) | FY24 | FY25 | Change on a reported basis | Change at comparable basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross written premiums & other revenues (1) | 110,316 | 115,524 | +5% | +6% |
| o/w Property & Casualty | 56,514 | 58,038 | +3% | +5% |
| o/w Life & Health | 51,983 | 56,512 | +9% | +8% |
| o/w Asset Management | 1,701 | 875 | n.m. | n.m. |
FY25 key highlights: underlying earnings and net income p. 2
| — | FY24 | FY25 | Change on a reported basis | Change at constant Forex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underlying earnings (2) | 8,078 | 8,368 | +4% | +6% |
| Net income | 7,886 | 9,797 | +24% | +26% |
FY25 key highlights: Solvency II ratio p. 2
| — | FY24 | FY25 | Change on a reported basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solvency II ratio (%) (5) | 216% | 224% | +9 pts |
Activity indicators
- Total gross written premiums and other revenues were up 6%, driven by: p. 2
- Property & Casualty (+5%) p. 2
- Commercial lines (+4%) from higher volumes (notably AXA XL Insurance) and favorable price effects across all geographies p. 2
- (footnote: "Commercial lines" refers to P&C Commercial lines excluding AXA XL Reinsurance.) p. 2
- (footnote: Price effects are calculated as a percentage of total gross written premiums of the prior year.) p. 2
- Personal lines (+7%) driven by favorable price effects and strong growth in net new contracts, notably in France, Europe, and Asia & EME-LATAM p. 2
- AXA XL Reinsurance (+8%), with growth supported by alternative capital p. 2
- Commercial lines (+4%) from higher volumes (notably AXA XL Insurance) and favorable price effects across all geographies p. 2
- Life & Health (+8%) p. 2
- Life premiums (+9%), driven by Protection (+11%) from strong sales in Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Japan p. 2
- Unit-Linked (+13%) from higher volumes across all geographies p. 2
- G/A (+4%), from continued momentum in Italy and France p. 2
- (footnote: General account.) p. 2
- Health premiums (+5%), driven by price effects in all geographies p. 2
- Property & Casualty (+5%) p. 2
Earnings
- Underlying earnings increased by 6% to EUR 8.4bn, or +9% excluding AXA IM p. 2
- Driven by Property & Casualty (+9%) from higher volumes, underwriting margin expansion, and increased financial result due to higher investment income p. 2
- Driven by Life & Health (+7%) from improved short-term technical results in Health & Protection, and higher earnings in long-term business, including early benefits of business rejuvenation strategy p. 2
- Holdings underlying earnings remained broadly stable at EUR -1.2bn p. 2
- (footnote: Including banking activities.) p. 2
- Asset Management underlying earnings decreased by EUR 0.2bn due to the disposal of AXA IM on July 1, 2025 p. 2
- Underlying earnings per share increased by 8% to EUR 3.86 p. 2
- Mainly driven by the increase in underlying earnings (+6%) and a decrease in interest expense on undated and deeply-subordinated debt p. 2
- Impact of share buybacks (+3%), including annual share buyback program and anti-dilutive share buyback from AXA IM sale p. 2
- Partially offset by unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rate movements, notably U.S. dollar depreciation against the Euro (-2%) p. 2
- Sale of AXA IM resulted in a temporary dilution of underlying earnings per share due to timing of associated share buyback (-1%) p. 2
- Net income increased by 26% to EUR 9.8bn, mainly reflecting increased underlying earnings and significantly positive exceptional items, notably the gain from AXA IM sale p. 2
Balance sheet
- Shareholders' equity was EUR 47.2bn as of December 31, 2025, down EUR 2.8bn vs. December 31, 2024 p. 3
- Positive contribution from net income (EUR +9.8bn) and net OCI (EUR +1.3bn) p. 3
- More than offset by FY24 dividend paid (EUR -4.6bn) p. 3
- More than offset by impact of share buybacks in 2025 (EUR -4.7bn), including EUR 3.5bn anti-dilutive share buyback for AXA IM sale p. 3
- More than offset by unfavorable foreign exchange impact (EUR -3.5bn), notably due to U.S. dollar depreciation p. 3
- CSM was EUR 33.3bn at December 31, 2025, down EUR 0.6bn vs. December 31, 2024 p. 3
- (footnote: • Including P&C. • See Appendices of the FY25 earnings presentation available at www.axa.com for indicative sensitivities impacting CSM. • These sensitivities, together with any other sensitivities in the Appendices, are based on management's current assessment in connection with the full-year 2025 annual results. • These sensitivities are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements in the presentation concerning forward-looking statements and have not been audited or subject to a limited review by AXA's statutory auditors.) p. 3
- New business contribution (EUR +2.2bn) combined with underlying return on in-force (EUR +1.3bn) more than offset CSM release (EUR -3.0bn), resulting in +2% normalized growth in CSM p. 3
- Market conditions had a favorable impact (EUR +0.6bn), mainly driven by tightening government spreads and positive equity market performance p. 3
- This was more than offset by unfavorable foreign exchange impacts (EUR -1.5bn), mainly from depreciation of Japanese yen and Hong Kong dollar p. 3
- Also offset by a negative operating variance (EUR -0.3bn) as better margins and net flows were more than offset by a reduction in Group Life business duration in Switzerland p. 3
- Solvency II ratio was 224% as of December 31, 2025, up +9 points vs. December 31, 2024 p. 3
- Strong operating return (+28 points) net of dividend provision and annual share buyback (-24 points) p. 3
- Positive impact from net subordinated debt issuance (+6 points) p. 3
- Favorable impacts from financial markets (+4 points) p. 3
- Partly offset by net impact of Nobis and Prima acquisitions, and AXA IM disposal including associated EUR 3.8bn share buyback (-5 points) p. 3
- As of January 1, 2026, capital instruments and subordinated debt subject to Solvency II transitional measures ("grandfathered debt") no longer qualified as eligible own funds, resulting in a -10 point decrease in Solvency II ratio to 215% p. 3
- Group estimates Solvency II revision, effective Q1 2027, would result in a +17 points increase to current Solvency II ratio p. 3
- Underlying return on equity was 16.0% as of December 31, 2025, up 0.8 point vs. December 31, 2024, notably from higher underlying earnings and lower shareholders' equity p. 3
- Debt gearing was 22.3% as of December 31, 2025, up 1.7 points vs. December 31, 2024 p. 3
- Driven by lower shareholders' equity and CSM, as well as issuance of Restricted Tier 1 and Tier 2 subordinated debt (EUR 3.5bn) p. 3
- Partly offset by redemption of outstanding grandfathered Tier 1 debt (EUR -1.9bn) p. 3
- Group's debt gearing was in line with its 19-23% plan guidance for 2024-2026 p. 3
- Cash at Holding amounted to EUR 5.6bn as of December 31, 2025, up EUR 1.6bn vs. December 31, 2024 p. 3
- (footnote: Including cash and liquid invested assets at AXA SA Holding and other central holdings.) p. 3
- Reflecting organic cash remittance from subsidiaries of EUR 7.5bn, up EUR 0.4bn vs. December 31, 2024 p. 3
Capital management and outlook
Capital management
- A dividend of EUR 2.32 per share (up 8% vs. FY24) will be proposed at the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2026 p. 4
- Dividend expected to be paid on May 13, 2026, with an ex-dividend date on May 11, 2026 p. 4
- AXA's Board of Directors approved on February 25, 2026, the launch of an annual share buyback program for up to EUR 1.25bn p. 4
- (footnote: To be executed in accordance with the terms of the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting authorization granted on April 24, 2025, or the authorization expected to be granted by the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2026, as applicable.) p. 4
- AXA intends to cancel all shares repurchased under this program p. 4
- Share buyback program expected to commence as soon as reasonably practicable, subject to market conditions, and completed by year-end p. 4
Outlook
- AXA is confident in achieving its main financial targets for the 2024-2026 'Unlock the Future' plan p. 4
- Underpinned by profitable organic growth, scaling technical capabilities, and driving operational efficiency through reinforced cost management p. 4
- In P&C Retail and SME & Mid-market, pricing remains favorable, and the Group expects to benefit from earnthrough of higher pricing and underwriting actions p. 4
- At AXA XL, pricing conditions vary by line; the Group will ensure effective cycle management and disciplined capital allocation, growing where returns exceed cost of capital p. 4
- Group guidance for normalized natural catastrophe load remains at ca. 4.5 points of combined ratio for 2026 p. 4
- (footnote: Natural catastrophe charges include natural catastrophe losses regardless of event size.) p. 4
- In Life & Health, earnings growth expected from short-term business reflecting disciplined pricing and claims management p. 4
- Strategy to rejuvenate sales in long-term business, coupled with improved persistency, should generate positive net flows and drive CSM growth p. 4
- Results in Holdings in 2026 expected to remain at a similar level as in 2025 p. 4
- Management believes AXA is on track to deliver main financial targets of 'Unlock the Future' plan, assuming current operating conditions persist p. 4
- Underlying earnings per share growth at the upper end of the 6-8% CAGR target range for 2023-2026E and for 2026 p. 4
- Underlying return on equity between 14% and 16% between 2024 and 2026E p. 4
- Cumulative organic cash upstream in excess of EUR 21bn for 2024-2026E p. 4
- Group committed to its capital management policy, targeting a total payout ratio of 75% p. 4
- (footnote: Subject to annual Board and Shareholders' Annual General Meeting approvals and absent (1) for share buybacks, any significant earnings event (i.e., significant deviation in the Group's underlying earnings) and (2) for dividends, the occurrence of a significant capital event (i.e., event that significantly deteriorates Group solvency). Board discretion includes taking into account AXA's earnings, financial condition, applicable capital and solvency requirements, prevailing operating and financial market conditions, and the general economic environment.) p. 4
- (footnote: Payout ratio is calculated based on underlying earnings per share.) p. 4
- Comprising a 60% dividend payout ratio and an additional 15% from annual share buybacks p. 4
- Proposed dividend per share in a given year expected to be at least equal to prior year's dividend p. 4
Property & Casualty
| Key figures (in Euro billion, unless otherwise noted) | FY24 | FY25 | Change on a comparable basis | FY25 Price effect (12) (in %) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross written premiums and other revenues | 56.5 | 58.0 | +5% | +2.9% |
| o/w Commercial lines (11) | 34.9 | 35.8 | +4% | +1.9% |
| o/w Personal lines | 19.1 | 19.7 | +7% | +5.2% |
| o/w AXA XL Reinsurance | 2.5 | 2.6 | +8% | +0.3% |
Property & Casualty: earnings p. 5
| Earnings (in Euro million, unless otherwise noted) | FY24 | FY25 | Change at constant Forex |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Year Combined ratio | 91.0% | 90.6% | -0.3 pt |
| Underlying earnings | 5,510 | 5,872 | +9% |
- Gross written premiums & other revenues were up 5% to EUR 58.0bn p. 5
- Commercial lines grew by 4% to EUR 35.8bn, driven by: p. 5
- AXA XL Insurance (+3%) from growth in lines with attractive margins (Property, Casualty), partly offset by lower pricing and volumes in Financial lines p. 5
- Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM (+13%) mainly driven by Türkiye (higher average premiums) and Mexico (favorable volume and price effects) p. 5
- France (+6%) from favorable price effects in all lines and higher volumes p. 5
- Personal lines grew by 7% to EUR 19.7bn, driven by: p. 5
- Europe (+5%) from favorable price effects across geographies, except UK & Ireland Motor where pricing softened after strong repricing in 2024 p. 5
- Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM (+14%) driven by Türkiye (higher average premiums and volumes) p. 5
- France (+9%) with strong volume growth in all lines (direct business and proprietary agent networks) and favorable price effects in Motor p. 5
- AXA XL Reinsurance grew by 8% to EUR 2.6bn, driven by growth supported by alternative capital and favorable price effects in Casualty, partly offset by softening in other lines p. 5
- Commercial lines grew by 4% to EUR 35.8bn, driven by: p. 5
- The all-year combined ratio improved by 0.3 point to 90.6% p. 5
- Mainly driven by lower undiscounted current year loss ratio excluding natural catastrophe (-0.3 point) p. 5
- From further margin expansion in Commercial lines (-0.5 point), driven by SME & mid-market business (-0.9 point) p. 5
- Margins at AXA XL Insurance stable at attractive levels (+0.1 point) p. 5
- In Personal lines (-0.4 point) in a conducive pricing environment p. 5
- Lower expense ratio (-0.3 point) primarily from lower non-commission expense ratio reflecting efficiency gains p. 5
- Lower natural catastrophe charges (-0.4 point to 3.4%) more than offset by lower prior years' reserve development (+0.7 point at -1.1%) p. 5
- Mainly driven by lower undiscounted current year loss ratio excluding natural catastrophe (-0.3 point) p. 5
P&C underlying earnings were up 9% to Euro 5.9 billion driven by:
- Technical result increased (EUR +0.5bn) reflecting strong volume growth and improved technical margin p. 6
- Financial result increased (EUR +0.2bn) due to higher volumes and reinvestment yields on fixed income assets, offsetting increased unwind of discount of claims reserves p. 6
- Partly offset by higher income taxes (EUR -0.2bn) mainly due to higher pre-tax underlying earnings p. 6
Life & Health
Life & Health: key figures p. 6
| Key figures (in Euro billion, unless otherwise noted) | — | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | FY24 | FY25 | Change on a comparable basis |
| Gross written premiums & other revenues | 52.0 | 56.5 | +8% |
| o/w Life | 34.5 | 37.5 | +9% |
| o/w Health | 17.5 | 19.0 | +5% |
| PVEP (1,21) | 50.9 | 49.4 | -2% |
| NB CSM (1,21) | 2.2 | 2.2 | +3% |
| NBV (post-tax) (1,21) | 2.3 | 2.2 | 0% |
| NBV margin (1,21) | 4.4% | 4.5% | +0.1 pt |
| Net flows (21) | +1.5 | +5.4 | — |
Life & Health: earnings p. 6
| Earnings (in Euro million) | — | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | FY24 | FY25 | Change at constant forex |
| Underlying earnings | 3,323 | 3,501 | +7% |
| o/w Life | 2,636 | 2,715 | +4% |
| o/w Health | 687 | 787 | +17% |
Gross written premiums & other revenues were up 8% to Euro 56.5 billion.
- Life grew by 9% to EUR 37.5bn, mainly from: p. 6
- Unit-Linked (+13%) driven by successful sales initiatives across all geographies p. 6
- G/A (+4%) notably in France (+4%) and elevated sales of a capital-light product in Italy p. 6
- Partly offset by non-repeat of elevated sales of a single premium whole-life product in Japan and lower sales in Hong Kong p. 6
- Protection (+11%), notably from a commercial campaign on a Protection with G/A product in Hong Kong and continued good sales of Protection with Unit-Linked product in Japan and Switzerland p. 6
- Health grew by 5% to EUR 19.0bn, driven by favorable price effects in both Group and Individual businesses across most geographies, partly offset by lower volumes p. 6
- Present value of expected premiums (PVEP) decreased by 2% to EUR 49.4bn p. 7
- Driven by Life (+1%), from higher volumes in Hong Kong, France, and Switzerland, partly offset by impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future premiums p. 7
- Driven by Health (-12%), mainly from impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future premiums, and lower volumes in France following underwriting and pruning actions p. 7
- NB CSM increased by 3% to EUR 2.2bn driven by strong sales in Savings and Protection, partly offset by impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future profits p. 7
- NBV (post-tax) was stable at EUR 2.2bn as growth in NB CSM was offset by decrease in contribution of short-term multinational business in France p. 7
- NBV margin (post tax) increased by 0.1 point to 4.5% p. 7
- Net flows were EUR +5.4bn compared to EUR +1.5bn in 2024 p. 7
- Driven by Protection (EUR +4.9bn), mainly in Hong Kong, Japan, and France p. 7
- Driven by Health (EUR +2.7bn), mainly in Germany, Japan, and France p. 7
- Driven by Unit-Linked (EUR +1.5bn), primarily in France p. 7
- Partly offset by G/A Savings (EUR -3.7bn), as inflows in G/A capital-light (EUR +1.2bn) were more than offset by outflows in traditional G/A Savings (EUR -5.0bn) p. 7
- Life & Health underlying earnings increased by 7% to EUR 3.5bn, driven by: p. 7
- Long-term technical result (EUR +0.2bn) driven by increased CSM release, following growth in reserves and better margins p. 7
- Short-term technical result (EUR +0.1bn) driven by expansion of technical margin reflecting pricing, underwriting, and claims management actions p. 7
- More than offset impact of legislative change on recoverability of value added tax in Mexico (EUR -0.1bn) p. 7
- Lower income taxes (EUR +0.1bn) reflecting favorable tax effects mainly in Germany, France, and Mexico p. 7
- Lower contribution from affiliates, notably ICBC-AXA, and improved results at AXA MPS, increasing earnings of minority shareholders p. 7
Holdings
- Holdings underlying earnings remained broadly stable at EUR -1.2bn p. 7
Ratings
AXA's insurer financial strength and credit ratings p. 8
| Insurer financial strength ratings | AXA's credit ratings (22) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
AXA's credit ratings by agency p. 8
| Agency | Date of last review | AXA SA | AXA's principal insurance subsidiaries | Outlook | Senior debt of the Company | Short-term debt of the Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P Global Ratings | October 3, 2025 | A+ | AA- | Positive | A+ | A-1+ |
| Moody's Investor Service | October 8, 2025 | Aa2 | Aa2 | Stable | Aa3 | P-1 |
| AM Best | October 9, 2025 | A+ Superior | — | Stable | aa Superior | — |
- AXA maintains up-to-date ratings information on its website at: https://www.axa.com/en/investor/financial-strength-ratings p. 8
Glossary
- Capital-light G/A products: encompass all products with no guarantees, with guarantees at maturity only or with guarantees equal to or lower than 0% p. 8
- Contractual service margin ("CSM"): a component of the carrying amount of the asset or liability for a group of insurance contracts representing the unearned profit to be recognized as services are provided to policyholders p. 8
- CSM release: the portion of CSM stock net of reinsurance at the end of the defined period flowing through profit and loss representing the estimated profit earned by the insurer for providing insurance services during the reporting period p. 8
- Economic variance: the variance of the year-end CSM arising from changes in market conditions, net of the underlying return on in-force p. 8
- Financial result: investment income on assets backing Building Block Approach (BBA) and Premium Allocation Approach (PAA) contracts as well as assets backing shareholder's equity, net of the insurance finance expenses (IFE) defined as the unwind of the present value of future cash flow p. 8
- Gross written premiums and other revenues: insurance premiums collected during the period (including risk premiums, premiums from pure investment contracts with no discretionary participating features, fees and revenues, net of commissions paid on assumed reinsurance business); Other Revenues represent premiums and fees collected on activities other than insurance (i.e. banking, services, and asset management activities) p. 8
- New business contractual service margin ("NB CSM"): a component of the carrying amount of the asset or liability for newly issued insurance contracts during the period, representing the unearned profit to be recognized as insurance contract services are provided p. 8
- New business value ("NBV"): the value of newly issued contracts during the current year, consisting of the sum of (i) the NB CSM, (ii) the present value of the future profits of Short-Term Business newly issued contracts during the period (carried by Life entities, considering expected renewals), and (iii) the present value of the future profits of pure investment contracts accounted for under IFRS 9, net of (iv) the cost of reinsurance, (v) taxes and (vi) minority interests p. 8
- New business value margin ("NBV Margin"): the ratio of (i) NBV representing the value of newly issued contracts during the current year to (ii) PVEP p. 8
- Operating variance: the variation of the year-end CSM vs the expected at opening due to (i) differences between realized and expected operational assumptions, (ii) changes in assumptions such as mortality, longevity, lapses and expenses, and (iii) impact of model changes; Operating variance is net of reinsurance p. 9
- Present value of expected premiums ("PVEP"): the new business volume, equal to the present value at the time of issue of the total premiums expected to be received over the policy term; PVEP is discounted at the reference interest rate and PVEP is Group share p. 9
- Technical experience: consists of the impacts on the underlying earnings of (i) the difference between the expected and incurred cash-flows incurred in the defined period, (ii) the risk adjustment release, (iii) the changes in onerous contracts and (iv) the other long-term elements which are mainly composed of non-attributable expenses p. 9
- Underlying return on in-force: the release of the time value of options & guarantees plus the unwind of CSM at the reference rate plus the underlying financial over-performance p. 9
Scope
- France: includes insurance activities, banking activities and holding p. 10
- Europe: includes Switzerland (insurance activities), Germany (insurance activities and holding), Belgium and Luxemburg (insurance activities and holding), United Kingdom and Ireland (insurance activities and holding), Spain (insurance activities and holding), Italy (insurance activities), Prima (insurance activities) and AXA Life Europe (insurance activities) p. 10
- (footnote: AXA completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Prima in Italy on November 28, 2025.) p. 10
- AXA XL: includes insurance and reinsurance activities and holding p. 10
- Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM: p. 10
- Asia: Japan (insurance activities and holding), Hong Kong (insurance activities), Thailand P&C, Indonesia L&S (excl. bancassurance entity), China P&C, South Korea, and Asia Holdings (fully consolidated) p. 10
- China L&S, Thailand L&S, Philippines L&S and P&C, Indonesia L&S and India (Life activities disposed on March 11, 2024 and holding) businesses are consolidated under equity method and contribute only to NBV, PVEP, underlying earnings and net income p. 10
- Africa: Egypt (insurance activities and holding), Morocco (insurance activities and holding) and Nigeria (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated p. 10
- EME-LATAM: Mexico (insurance activities), Colombia (insurance activities), Brazil (insurance activities and holding) and Türkiye (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated p. 10
- Russia (Reso) (insurance activities) is consolidated under equity method and contributes only to net income p. 10
- AXA Mediterranean Holdings p. 10
- Transversal & Other: includes AXA Assistance, AXA Liabilities Managers, AXA SA (incl. Group's internal reinsurance activity) and other Central Holdings p. 10
- AXA Investment Managers: includes AXA Investment Managers, Select (previously Architas) and Capza (fully consolidated) and Asian joint ventures (consolidated under equity method) p. 10
- (footnote: Disposal to BNP Paribas completed on July 1, 2025.) p. 10
Exchange rates
End of period and average exchange rates for 1 euro p. 10
| For 1 Euro | End of Period Exchange rate | Average Exchange rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | FY24 | FY25 | FY24 | FY25 |
| USD | 1.04 | 1.17 | 1.08 | 1.13 |
| CHF | 0.94 | 0.93 | 0.95 | 0.94 |
| GBP | 0.83 | 0.87 | 0.85 | 0.86 |
| JPY | 163 | 184 | 164 | 169 |
| HKD | 8.04 | 9.14 | 8.44 | 8.82 |
Notes
- All comments and changes are on a comparable basis for activity indicators (constant forex, scope and methodology) p. 11
- Actuarial and financial assumptions for NBV and PVEP calculation are updated semi-annually at half year and full year p. 11
- AXA's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, were examined by the Board of Directors on February 25, 2026, and are subject to completion of an audit procedure by AXA's statutory auditors p. 11
About the AXA group
- The AXA Group is a worldwide leader in insurance, with 156,000 employees serving more than 92 million clients in 52 countries p. 12
- In 2025, IFRS17 revenues amounted to EUR 115.5bn and IFRS17 underlying earnings to EUR 8.4bn p. 12
- The AXA ordinary share is listed on compartment A of Euronext Paris under ticker symbol CS (ISN FR 0000120628 – Bloomberg: CS FP – Reuters: AXAF.PA) p. 12
- AXA’s American Depository Share is quoted on the OTC QX platform under ticker symbol AXAHY p. 12
- The AXA Group is included in main international SRI indexes, such as Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and FTSE4GOOD p. 12
- It is a founding member of the UN Environment Programme’s Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Principles for Sustainable Insurance and a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment p. 12
- This press release and regulated information are available on the AXA Group website (axa.com) p. 12
For more information:
Investor Relations:
- Investor Relations: +33.1.40.75.48.42, investor.relations@axa.com p. 12
- Individual Shareholder Relations: +33.1.40.75.48.43 p. 12
Media Relations:
- Contact for media relations: +33.1.40.75.46.74, ziad.gebran@axa.com, ahlem.girard@axa.com, sylwia.tulak@axa.com p. 12
Corporate Responsibility strategy:
- Additional information available at axa.com/en/about-us/strategy-commitments p. 12
SRI ratings:
- Additional information available at axa.com/en/investor/sri-ratings-ethical-indexes p. 12
- This press release is available on the AXA Group website axa.com p. 12
Important legal information and cautionary statements concerning forward-looking statements and the use of non-GAAP financial measures
- Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements, including predictions of future events, trends, plans, expectations, or objectives, and are identified by words like ‘expects’, ‘anticipates’, ‘may’, ‘plan’, or conditional verbs p. 12
- Statements regarding expected underlying earnings per share ("UEPS") growth for 2026 are one-off guidance for the last year of the current strategic plan p. 12
- These statements are based on Management’s current views and intentions and are subject to change, known and unknown risks, and uncertainties outside AXA’s control p. 12
- AXA disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws and regulations p. 12
- This press release refers to non-GAAP financial measures or alternative performance measures ("APMs") used by Management for analyzing operating trends, financial performance, and position p. 12
- These non-GAAP financial measures generally have no standardized meaning and may not be comparable to measures used by other companies p. 12
- Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the Group’s consolidated financial statements and related notes prepared in accordance with IFRS p. 12
- "Underlying earnings", UEPS ("underlying earnings per share"), "underlying return on equity", "combined ratio" and "debt gearing" are APMs as defined in ESMA’s guidelines and AMF’s related position statement issued in 2015 p. 12
- AXA provides reconciliation of APMs to financial statements in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ("AXA’s 2025 Activity Report") p. 12
| — | Gross Written Premiums and Other Revenues | o/w Property & Casualty | o/w Life & Health | o/w Asset Management | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in Euro million | FY24 | FY25 | Change on a reported basis | Change on a comparable basis | FY25 | Change on a comparable basis | FY25 | Change on a comparable basis | FY25 | Change on a comparable basis |
| France (i) | 28,996 | 30,598 | +6% | +6% | 9,648 | +7% | 20,852 | +5% | — | — |
| Europe | 39,298 | 43,005 | +9% | +6% | 21,257 | +4% | 21,748 | +8% | — | — |
| AXA XL | 19,383 | 19,277 | -1% | +4% | 19,159 | +4% | 118 | -8% | — | — |
| Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM | 19,083 | 19,925 | +4% | +13% | 6,257 | +13% | 13,668 | +13% | — | — |
| Transversal | 1,856 | 1,844 | -1% | -1% | 1,718 | -1% | 126 | -8% | — | — |
| AXA Investment Managers | 1,701 | 875 | -49% | +4% | — | — | — | — | 875 | +4% |
| Total (i) | 110,316 | 115,524 | +5% | +6% | 58,038 | +5% | 56,512 | +8% | 875 | +4% |
- Banking revenues amounted to EUR 99m in FY25 and EUR 118m in FY24 p. 13
Appendix 2: underlying earnings by geography and by business line
Underlying earnings by geography and business line p. 14
| — | Underlying earnings | o/w Property & Casualty | o/w Life & Health | o/w Asset Management | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in Euro million | FY24 | FY25 | Change at constant Forex | FY25 | Change at constant Forex | FY25 | Change at constant Forex | FY25 | Change at constant Forex |
| France | 2,071 | 2,224 | +7% | 1,237 | +7% | 1,039 | +8% | — | — |
| Europe | 3,187 | 3,486 | +9% | 2,216 | +9% | 1,264 | +14% | — | — |
| AXA XL | 1,820 | 1,893 | +9% | 1,913 | +9% | 12 | -49% | — | — |
| Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM | 1,504 | 1,493 | +6% | 355 | +24% | 1,165 | 0% | — | — |
| Transversal | -907 | -903 | 0% | 151 | -4% | 22 | +16% | — | — |
| AXA Investment Managers | 402 | 175 | -57% | — | — | — | — | 175 | -57% |
| Total (i) | 8,078 | 8,368 | +6% | 5,872 | +9% | 3,501 | +7% | 175 | -57% |
- Includes underlying earnings of Holdings and Banking p. 14
| Commercial lines | Personal lines | AXA XL Reinsurance | Total P&C | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in Euro million | Total Commercial | Change (i) | Personal Motor | Change (i) | Personal Non-Motor | Change (i) | Total Personal | Change (i) | Total Reinsurance | Change (i) | FY25 | Change (i) |
| France | 5,077 | +6% | 2,693 | +9% | 1,877 | +10% | 4,570 | +9% | - | - | 9,648 | +7% |
| Europe | 9,179 | +1% | 7,434 | +6% | 4,644 | +5% | 12,078 | +5% | - | - | 21,257 | +4% |
| AXA XL | 16,604 | +3% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,555 | +8% | 19,159 | +4% |
| Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM | 3,193 | +13% | 2,315 | +14% | 749 | +12% | 3,064 | +14% | - | - | 6,257 | +13% |
| Transversal | 1,718 | -1% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,718 | -1% |
| Total | 35,771 | +4% | 12,443 | +8% | 7,269 | +7% | 19,712 | +7% | 2,555 | +8% | 58,038 | +5% |
- Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology) p. 15
Interest Rates (5Y) For the Discounting of P&C Claims Reserves
| — | FY24 (i) | FY25 (ii) |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | 2.8% | 2.6% |
| USD | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| JPY | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| GBP | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| CHF | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| HKD | 3.7% | 3.2% |
- Calculated as monthly average from January 2024 to December 2024 p. 15
- Average of monthly opening discount rates of 2025 p. 15
P&C: Price effects i by country and business line
P&C: Price effects (i) by country and business line
| FY25 (in %) | Commercial lines | Personal lines | AXA XL Reinsurance | 2026 Market pricing trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | +4.0% | +3.3% | — | Moderation of price increase |
| Europe | +3.1% | +5.4% | — | — |
| Switzerland | +3.0% | +5.0% | — | Continued price increases both in Personal and Commercial lines |
| Germany | +3.1% | +10.3% | — | Moderation of price increase, notably in Personal lines following two years of high price increases to counter claims inflation |
| Belgium & Luxembourg | +2.5% | +4.4% | — | Price increase broadly in line with 2025 |
| UK & Ireland | +1.4% | -2.6% | — | In UK Personal lines, continuation of current trend, continued moderation in Commercial lines |
| Spain | +8.8% | +8.6% | — | Moderation of price increase |
| Italy | +5.2% | +5.3% | — | Moderation of price increase |
| AXA XL (ii) | +0.2% | — | +0.3% | Softening prices with conditions varying by lines |
| Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM | +3.8% | +7.1% | — | Moderation of price increase |
| Total | +1.9% | +5.2% | +0.3% | — |
- Price effect calculated as a percentage of total gross written premiums in the prior year p. 16
- Price increase on renewals at +0.3% in Insurance and +0.2% in Reinsurance p. 16
- Price increase on renewals calculated as a percentage of renewed premiums p. 16
| Gross written premiums & other revenues | Total | o/w Protection | o/w G/A Savings | o/w Unit-Linked | o/w Health | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in Euro million | FY25 | Change (i) | FY25 | Change (i) | FY25 | Change (i) | FY25 | Change (i) | FY25 | Change (i) |
| France | 20,852 | +5% | 4,650 | +6% | 5,483 | +4% | 5,109 | +10% | 5,611 | +2% |
| Europe | 21,748 | +8% | 5,090 | +4% | 4,444 | +18% | 3,419 | +10% | 8,795 | +4% |
| AXA XL | 118 | -8% | 59 | -6% | 59 | -10% | - | - | - | - |
| Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM | 13,668 | +13% | 7,454 | +19% | 971 | -31% | 761 | +63% | 4,483 | +11% |
| Transversal | 126 | -8% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 126 | -8% |
| Total | 56,512 | +8% | 17,253 | +11% | 10,957 | +4% | 9,289 | +13% | 19,014 | +5% |
| o/w short-term (ii) | 17,651 | +6% | 4,337 | +6% | — | — | — | — | 13,314 | +6% |
- Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology) p. 17
- Short-term business refers to insurance activities measured using the Premium Allocation Approach ("PAA") p. 17
- Short-term business margin is analyzed using the Combined Ratio p. 17
- Short-term business refers to Life Pure Protection and Health when measured using the PAA period p. 17
Appendix 6: new business volume (PVEP), new business value (NBV), and NBV margin
Net flows by business line p. 18
| Life New Business Metrics FY25 | Health (i) New Business Metrics FY25 | Total (ii) New Business Metrics FY25 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in Euro million | PVEP | Change (ii) | NBV | Change (ii) | NBV margin | Change (ii) | PVEP | Change (ii) | NBV | Change (ii) | NBV margin | Change (ii) | PVEP | Change (ii) | NBV | Change (ii) | NBV margin | Change (ii) |
| France | 14,971 | -4% | 519 | 0% | 3.5% | +0.1 pt | 7,887 | -20% | 177 | +13% | 2.2% | +0.7pt | 22,858 | -10% | 695 | +3% | 3.0% | +0.4pts |
| Europe | 10,102 | +3% | 474 | -11% | 4.7% | -0.7pt | 2,549 | +16% | 104 | +36% | 4.1% | +0.6pt | 12,651 | +5% | 578 | -5% | 4.6% | -0.5pts |
| Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM | 12,029 | +7% | 754 | +5% | 6.3% | -0.1pt | 1,817 | -6% | 205 | -12% | 11.3% | -0.8pt | 13,847 | +5% | 959 | +1% | 6.9% | -0.3pts |
| Total | 37,103 | +1% | 1,747 | -1% | 4.7% | -0.1pt | 12,254 | -12% | 486 | +4% | 4.0% | +0.6pt | 49,357 | -2% | 2,233 | 0% | 4.5% | +0.1pt |
| NB CSM to NBV | — | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| in Euro million | Life | Health (i) | Total (i) |
| NB CSM (pre-tax) | 1,822 | 377 | 2,199 |
| Other NBV (pre-tax) | 491 | 266 | 757 |
| Tax & Other | -567 | -157 | -724 |
| NBV | 1,747 | 486 | 2,233 |
- Includes Health business written predominantly in Life entities p. 18
- Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology) p. 18
| Net flows by business line | — | — |
|---|---|---|
| in Euro billion | FY24 | FY25 |
| Health (i) | +2.7 | +2.7 |
| Protection | +3.2 | +4.9 |
| G/A Savings | -3.6 | -3.7 |
| o/w capital light (ii) | +2.2 | +1.2 |
| o/w traditional G/A | -5.8 | -5.0 |
| Unit-Linked (iii) | -0.8 | +1.5 |
| Mutual Funds & Other | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total Life & Health (i) net flows | +1.5 | +5.4 |
- Includes Health business written predominantly in Life entities p. 19
- Capital light G/A encompasses all products with no guarantees, with guarantees at maturity only or with guarantees equal to or lower than 0% p. 19
- Includes Investment contracts with no discretionary participation features ("DPF") p. 19
Appendix 8: main transactions and next main investor events
- Press release p. 20
Main transactions in 2025:
- Announced execution of a share repurchase agreement for AXA's share buyback program of up to EUR 1.2bn (February 28, 2025) p. 20
- Announced completion of the acquisition of Nobis Group in Italy (April 1, 2025) p. 20
- Announced placement of EUR 1bn Restricted Tier 1 Notes and EUR 1bn Tier 2 Notes (May 28, 2025) p. 20
- Announced execution of a share repurchase agreement for AXA's Shareplan and certain stock-based compensation (June 2, 2025) p. 20
- Announced completion of the sale of AXA Investment Managers to BNP Paribas (July 1, 2025) p. 20
- Announced execution of a share repurchase agreement of up to EUR 3.8bn following the sale of AXA IM (July 1, 2025) p. 20
- Announced acquisition of Prima, a leading direct insurance player in Italy (August 1, 2025) p. 20
- Announced launch (September 10, 2025) and successful completion (December 3, 2025) of the 2025 employee share offering program (Shareplan 2025) p. 20
- Announced placement of EUR 750m Restricted Tier 1 Notes and EUR 750m Tier 2 Notes (October 14, 2025) p. 20
- Announced completion of the acquisition of a majority stake in Prima in Italy (November 28, 2025) p. 20
Next main investor events
- 2026 Shareholder's Annual General Meeting (April 30, 2026) p. 20
- First quarter 2026 Activity Indicators (May 5, 2026) p. 20
- HY26 Earnings Release (July 31, 2026) p. 20
- AXA Investor Day (September 21, 2026) p. 20