Centene Corp (CNC)

Currency in USD
49.57
+6.07(+13.95%)
Closed·
49.75+0.18(+0.36%)
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Unusual trading volume
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Fair Value
Day's Range
44.2249.99
52 wk Range
25.0864.15
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
43.5
Open
44.8
Day's Range
44.22-49.99
52 wk Range
25.08-64.15
Volume
17.23M
Average Vol. (3m)
6.47M
1-Year Change
-16.3517%
Book Value / Share
40.59
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
43.47
Downside
-12.30%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

Centene Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Centene Corporation operates as a managed care company that provides programs and services to under-insured families, and commercial organizations in the United States. It operates through four segments: Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, and Other. The Medicaid segment offers the temporary assistance for needy families; medicaid expansion; aged, blind, or disabled; and children's health insurance programs, as well as long-term services and supports; foster care; and medicare-medicaid plans. This segment also provides healthcare products and services. The Medicare segment offers special needs and medicare supplement, and prescription drug plans. The Commercial segment provides health insurance marketplace product for individual and commercial group. The Other segment operates clinical healthcare and pharmacies, as well as offers vision and dental, behavioral health, and centralized services. It provides services through primary and specialty care physicians, hospitals, behavioral health practitioners, and ancillary providers. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Centene Corp SWOT Analysis


Analyst Outlook
Price targets range from $30 to $90, averaging $59.80, reflecting varied views on Centene's ability to navigate regulatory uncertainties and operational challenges
Medicare Momentum
Learn how Centene's Medicare Advantage segment shows promise, leveraging experience to capitalize on demographic trends and market expansion
Exchange Volatility
Delve into the ACA Exchange market's impact on Centene, including higher member acuity and potential subsidy changes affecting profitability
Medicaid Dominance
Explore Centene's leading position in Medicaid managed care, its core strength amid challenges in cost management and rate negotiations
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Centene Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Centene Q1 2026 EPS of $3.37 beat forecast by 58%, while revenue of $49.94B exceeded expectations by 5%; stock rose 6% pre-market
  • Full-year 2026 EPS guidance raised to above $3.40 from $3.00; premium revenue guidance increased $1B driven by Texas Medicaid expansion
  • Health Benefit Ratio reported at 87.3%; SG&A expense ratio improved to 7.6% from 7.9% year-over-year, reflecting enhanced cost management
  • Strategic focus on Medicaid and Medicare Advantage segments drove growth; trend management initiatives and clinical programs yielded strong results
  • Key risks include potential healthcare policy changes, economic uncertainties affecting government funding, and intensifying sector competition
Last Updated: 04/28/2026, 09:57 AM
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Compare CNC to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
CNC
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−3.8x−16.2x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
0.010.180.00
Price / Book
1.1x4.2x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.1x0.9x3.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−5.7%11.3%48.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
13 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 43.47
(-12.30% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Mizuho
Hold50.00+0.87%41.00MaintainApr 28, 2026
Nephron
Buy58.00+17.01%-New CoverageApr 20, 2026
Baird
Hold37.00-25.36%36.00MaintainApr 15, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold41.00-17.29%45.00MaintainMar 19, 2026
Goldman Sachs
Sell32.00-35.44%38.00MaintainMar 13, 2026

Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 28, 2026
EPS / Forecast
3.37 / 2.13
Revenue / Forecast
49.94B / 47.58B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CNC Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Centene (CNC) Stock Price Today?

The Centene stock price today is 49.57 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Centene Trade On?

Centene is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Centene?

The stock symbol for Centene is "CNC."

What Is the Centene Market Cap?

As of today, Centene market cap is 24.15B USD.

What Is Centene's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Centene EPS (TTM) is -13.53.

When Is the Next Centene Earnings Date?

Centene will release its next earnings report on Jul 28, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CNC a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Centene Stock Split?

Centene has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Centene Have?

Centene has 61100 employees.

What is the current trading status of Centene (CNC)?

As of Apr 29, 2026, Centene (CNC) is trading at a price of 49.57 USD, with a previous close of 43.50 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 44.22 USD to 49.99 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 25.08 USD to 64.15 USD.

What Is Centene (CNC) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Centene is 43.47 USD, with a high estimate of 70 USD and a low estimate of 32 USD. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -12.30% Downside potential.

What Is the CNC Premarket Price?

CNC's last pre-market stock price is 44.91 USD. The pre-market share volume is 378,640.00, and the stock has decreased by 1.41, or 3.24%.

What Is the CNC After Hours Price?

CNC's last after hours stock price is 49.75 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.18, or 0.36%.
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