Citi downgrades Allianz, prefers Generali and AXA among insurers
** Western European insurersare managing their capital bases to enhance shareholder returns, Citigroup says, as it picksGenerali GASI.MI and AXA AXAF.PA over Zurich Insurance ZURN.S and Allianz ALVG.DE
** It says analysis suggestsAllianz's capital options are mostly met through debt issuance, and cutsthe stock to "neutral" from "buy"
** Generali is Citi'stop pick; it predicts12% EPS CAGR for 2024-2026
** It also expects AXAto beat its 2024-2026 operating capital generationguidance
** Zurich Insurance's operating margins are not improving as much as those of its peers, while ithas the highest price to earnings ratio, Citi says
COMPANY | NEW RATING | OLD RATING | NEW PT | OLD PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Allianz | Neutral | Buy | EUR 283 | EUR 272.80 |
Generali | n/a | Buy | EUR 28.70 | EUR 23.36 |
AXA | n/a | Buy | EUR 39.10 | EUR 34.57 |
Zurich Ins. | n/a | Neutral | EUR 488 | EUR 490 |
Reporting by Isabel Demetz
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