Equity Profile

AX

Axos Financial, Inc.

FinancialsRegional Banks$5.0B

Jul30Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ4-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Axos Financial, Inc. is a regional bank that provides a range of financial services, including personal and business banking, mortgages, and investment products....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well Axos has managed its costs and revenue.

N/A

Loan Growth

Loan growth reflects the bank's ability to attract new customers and expand its lending portfolio, which is crucial for revenue generation.

N/A

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AX Q4-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Axos Financial, Inc. is a regional bank that provides a range of financial services, including personal and business banking, mortgages, and investment products. With a market cap of $5 billion, it plays a significant role in the financial sector, particularly as consumer spending and interest rates fluctuate.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+4.27%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.71%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q3-2026, Axos reported an EPS of $1.90, which was below the expected $2.13, resulting in a 10.8% surprise. The stock reacted positively, gaining 1.62% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall expectations for Axos Financial are mixed, with uncertainty surrounding loan growth and interest margins. Investors are keen to see if the company can rebound from the last quarter's earnings miss.

Bull Case

If Axos can demonstrate strong loan growth and maintain a healthy net interest margin, it could signal a robust recovery and attract more investors.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to show improvement in key metrics like EPS and loan growth, it may face further stock price declines.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the EPS for Q4-2026?

EPS is a critical measure of profitability, and a significant deviation from expectations could impact investor sentiment.

How has loan growth performed this quarter?

Loan growth is vital for revenue, and any signs of weakness could raise concerns about the bank's future performance.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Axos's potential for loan growth, as recent trends in consumer borrowing suggest a rebound in demand that could drive revenue higher.

Supporting Evidence

Despite a recent EPS miss, Axos has consistently beaten EPS estimates in previous quarters, indicating underlying strength.

The options market is pricing a relatively modest move, suggesting that investors may not fully appreciate the potential for a positive surprise.

Key Risk

If loan growth exceeds expectations, it could significantly alter the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is focused on how well Axos can recover from its last earnings miss and whether it can sustain growth in a competitive environment.

Bull Confirmed If

A Q4-2026 EPS of $2.15 or higher would confirm the bull case and indicate strong operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.85 would likely confirm the bear case, suggesting ongoing challenges in profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±2.41%

Historical Avg

±1.0%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a potential move of about 2.41% in either direction following the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±2.4% while AX has averaged ±1.0% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

39.1%

Calls (2K)P/C Ratio: 0.89Puts (0)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Financials

n=30

Fade rate: 11 of 30 (37%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Financials in the last 2 years. 19 of 30 (63%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 2.7%, with a raw directional average of +0.1% (roughly flat historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Axos beats expectations and raises guidance, history suggests the stock could rise by around 0.58%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations but management is cautious, the stock may react neutrally, reflecting uncertainty.

Miss

A miss on earnings could lead to a decline of approximately 1.62%, indicating further concerns about the bank's performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on loan growth trends and how they compare to previous quarters.
2Management's outlook on net interest margins and how they plan to navigate interest rate changes.
3Insights into customer acquisition strategies and any new products being launched.
4Discussion on cost management and efficiency improvements.
5Any commentary on macroeconomic factors affecting the banking sector.

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Company Snapshot

Axos Financial, Inc. is a regional bank that provides a range of financial services, including personal and business banking, mortgages, and investment products....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well Axos has managed its costs and revenue.

N/A

Loan Growth

Loan growth reflects the bank's ability to attract new customers and expand its lending portfolio, which is crucial for revenue generation.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

AX Q4-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+4.27%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.71%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q3-2026, Axos reported an EPS of $1.90, which was below the expected $2.13, resulting in a 10.8% surprise. The stock reacted positively, gaining 1.62% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Axos can demonstrate strong loan growth and maintain a healthy net interest margin, it could signal a robust recovery and attract more investors.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to show improvement in key metrics like EPS and loan growth, it may face further stock price declines.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the EPS for Q4-2026?

EPS is a critical measure of profitability, and a significant deviation from expectations could impact investor sentiment.

How has loan growth performed this quarter?

Loan growth is vital for revenue, and any signs of weakness could raise concerns about the bank's future performance.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Axos's potential for loan growth, as recent trends in consumer borrowing suggest a rebound in demand that could drive revenue higher.

Supporting Evidence

Despite a recent EPS miss, Axos has consistently beaten EPS estimates in previous quarters, indicating underlying strength.

The options market is pricing a relatively modest move, suggesting that investors may not fully appreciate the potential for a positive surprise.

Key Risk

If loan growth exceeds expectations, it could significantly alter the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is focused on how well Axos can recover from its last earnings miss and whether it can sustain growth in a competitive environment.

Bull Confirmed If

A Q4-2026 EPS of $2.15 or higher would confirm the bull case and indicate strong operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.85 would likely confirm the bear case, suggesting ongoing challenges in profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±2.41%

Historical Avg

±1.0%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a potential move of about 2.41% in either direction following the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±2.4% while AX has averaged ±1.0% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

39.1%

Calls (2K)P/C Ratio: 0.89Puts (0)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Financials

n=30

Fade rate: 11 of 30 (37%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Axos beats expectations and raises guidance, history suggests the stock could rise by around 0.58%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations but management is cautious, the stock may react neutrally, reflecting uncertainty.

Miss

A miss on earnings could lead to a decline of approximately 1.62%, indicating further concerns about the bank's performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on loan growth trends and how they compare to previous quarters.
2Management's outlook on net interest margins and how they plan to navigate interest rate changes.
3Insights into customer acquisition strategies and any new products being launched.
4Discussion on cost management and efficiency improvements.
5Any commentary on macroeconomic factors affecting the banking sector.