Centene Corporation (CNC)

NYSE: CNC · Real-Time Price · USD
36.11
+1.61 (4.67%)
At close: Nov 4, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
35.89
-0.22 (-0.61%)
After-hours: Nov 4, 2025, 7:59 PM EST
4.67%
Market Cap17.75B
Revenue (ttm)167.68B
Net Income (ttm)-5.29B
Shares Out 491.52M
EPS (ttm)-10.68
PE Ration/a
Forward PE14.10
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume10,418,259
Open34.24
Previous Close34.50
Day's Range34.17 - 36.11
52-Week Range25.08 - 66.81
Beta0.49
AnalystsHold
Price Target39.88 (+10.44%)
Earnings DateOct 29, 2025

About CNC

Centene Corporation operates as a healthcare enterprise that provides programs and services to under-insured and uninsured families, and commercial organizations in the United States. The company 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 healt... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Dec 13, 2001
Employees 60,500
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol CNC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Centene's revenue was $147.17 billion, an increase of 4.09% compared to the previous year's $141.39 billion. Earnings were $3.31 billion, an increase of 22.32%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 17 analysts, the average rating for CNC stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $39.88, which is an increase of 10.44% from the latest price.

Price Target
$39.88
(10.44% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Delaware First Health and the Centene Foundation Announce Grant Program Recipients

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During open enrollment, starting Nov. 1, residents can access affordable Ambetter of Alabama plans in 40 counties.   HUNTSVILLE, Ala.

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter Health Offer Health Insurance in Texas in 2026

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Ambetter Health Offers Health Insurance in Pennsylvania in 2026

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Ambetter Health Kicks Off Marketplace Open Enrollment

With 5.5 million members across 29 states, Ambetter Health continues its legacy of delivering affordable, accessible coverage through Centene Corporation's national network. ST. LOUIS , Oct. 31, 2025 ...

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Centene lifts annual outlook, aims profit growth in 2026, shares rise

Centene on Wednesday raised its 2025 adjusted profit forecast and said it looks to grow its earnings next year, sending shares of the health insurer nearly 11% higher.

5 days ago - Reuters

Centene Corporation (CNC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Centene Corporation ( CNC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Jennifer Gilligan - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Sarah London - CEO & Director Andrew...

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Insurer Centene's Unexpected Profit Sends Its Stock Soaring

Centene (CNC) shares soared over 10% in recent trading after the health care services and insurance provider posted a surprise profit and lifted its outlook.

6 days ago - Investopedia

Centene Rebounds With Strong Q3 Results, Optimistic 2025 Forecast

US healthcare insurance provider Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) stock surged on Wednesday after reporting a third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 50 cents, beating the consensus loss of 14 cents per...

6 days ago - Benzinga

Hit By Costs And Medicaid Cuts, Centene Reports $6.6 Billion Loss

Health insurer Centene reported a $6.6 billion third-quarter loss as the company struggles to control rising healthcare costs in the government-subsidized health plans it administers and sells.

6 days ago - Forbes

Centene Swings to Loss on Writedown

Centene swung to a third-quarter loss as enrollees in Affordable Care Act plans sought out more costly medical care, the latest evidence of health insurers' struggles to regain their former profitabil...

6 days ago - WSJ

Centene Stock Spikes on Third-Quarter Earnings. Here's Why.

Centene's health benefits ratio increases to 92.7% in the quarter from 89.2% in the same period last year.

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Centene reports third-quarter surprise profit on low tax rate

Centene on Wednesday reported a surprise profit for the third quarter, helped by a low tax rate.

6 days ago - Reuters

CENTENE CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

-- GAAP Diluted Loss Per Share of $(13.50); Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.50 -- Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.50 in the third quarter of 2025, including a $0.10 benefit of a low adjusted effe...

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