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Goldman Sachs has upgraded AXA SA's stock rating from Neutral to Buy, raising the price target to €44 from €37.50, reflecting a 17% increase. The upgrade is supported by AXA's strong financial performance, favorable valuation metrics, and an anticipated €3.8 billion buyback program following the sale of its investment management division. Berenberg also raised its target to €46, citing robust earnings and improved revenue growth prospects.
UBS has maintained a "Neutral" rating for Allianz shares, setting a target price of 320 euros, as analyst Will Hardcastle favors life insurers over non-life in Europe. Allianz shares fell 0.7% to EUR 352.80, with a 9.3% potential decline to the target price, despite a 19.2% rise since early 2025. The company is set to release its Q1 2025 balance sheet on May 15, 2025.
UBS AG has maintained a "Neutral" rating on Allianz shares with a target price of €320, as analyst Will Hardcastle favors life insurers over non-life stocks. The Allianz share fell 0.7% to €352.80, indicating a potential downside of 9.3% relative to the target price, despite a 19.2% increase since the start of 2025. The company is set to release its Q1 2025 results on May 15, 2025.
UBS has maintained a "Sell" rating for Zurich Insurance Group, setting a target price of 535 Swiss francs. Analyst Will Hardcastle favors life insurers over non-life insurers in Europe, highlighting Prudential, Aviva, AXA, Swiss Re, and Beazley as preferred stocks in his recent sector report.
UBS has maintained a "Neutral" rating for Munich Reinsurance Company, setting a target price of 594 euros. Analyst Will Hardcastle favors life insurers over non-life, highlighting stocks like Prudential and AXA. Munich Re shares fell 0.6% to EUR 584.00, with a 1.71% upside potential, and have risen 19.9% since the start of 2025. Key Q1 2025 figures are due on May 13, 2025.
UBS has maintained a "Neutral" rating for Hannover Re shares, setting a target price of 267 euros. Analyst Will Hardcastle favors life insurers over non-life, highlighting stocks like Prudential and AXA. As of 11:32 a.m., Hannover Re shares fell 1.0% to EUR 274.30, with a 13.6% increase since the start of 2025. The company will report Q1 2025 profit and sales figures on May 13, 2025.
AXA, Europe's leading insurance group, reports a sales breakdown of 62.7% from property-casualty insurance, which includes motor, home, and liability coverage, alongside assistance services. Life insurance accounts for 35.9% of sales, offering savings and health policies, while other activities, primarily banking, contribute 1.4%.
UBS has maintained a 'Sell' rating for Zurich, setting a target price of 535 Swiss francs. Analyst Will Hardcastle favors life insurers over non-life insurers in the European sector, highlighting Prudential, Aviva, AXA, Swiss Re, and Beazley as preferred stocks.
BNP Paribas has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire AXA Investment Managers for €5.4 billion. This move marks a significant step in the financial sector as BNP Paribas seeks to expand its investment management capabilities.
The European Central Bank will decide by next week whether the 'Danish Compromise' capital rules for banks' insurance holdings apply to asset manager acquisitions through insurance units. This decision, influenced by requests from BNP Paribas and Banco BPM, could significantly impact consolidation in Europe's financial sector. The ECB is processing these requests on a case-by-case basis, with a focus on providing clarity to the market.
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