Centene Corporation (CNC)

NYSE: CNC · Real-Time Price · USD
25.91
-0.16 (-0.61%)
At close: Aug 1, 2025, 4:00 PM
25.93
+0.02 (0.08%)
After-hours: Aug 1, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
-0.61%
Market Cap12.73B
Revenue (ttm)159.56B
Net Income (ttm)2.05B
Shares Out 491.13M
EPS (ttm)4.07
PE Ratio6.37
Forward PE13.63
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume17,560,868
Open26.20
Previous Close26.07
Day's Range25.52 - 26.55
52-Week Range25.12 - 80.59
Beta0.44
AnalystsHold
Price Target47.88 (+84.79%)
Earnings DateJul 25, 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 18 analysts, the average rating for CNC stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $47.88, which is an increase of 84.79% from the latest price.

Price Target
$47.88
(84.79% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Centene Corporation (CNC) Faces Shareholder Ire Amidst Plummeting Stock and Lawsuit Over “Inflated Guidance” – Hagens Berman

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Before the markets opened on July 25, 2025, investors in Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) saw the price of their shares decline about 10% in pre-market ...

22 hours ago - GlobeNewsWire

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1 day ago - Benzinga

Meridian and the Centene Foundation Announce $1 Million Grant to the Food Bank Council of Michigan

The partnership aims to expand access to fresh food and enhance health outcomes in rural southwest Michigan food deserts DETROIT , July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Health Plan of Michigan, Inc. ...

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

Centene Corporation Investigated for Securities Fraud Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - CNC

LOS ANGELES , July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Centene Corporation ("Centene" or "the Company") (NYSE: CNC) for viola...

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Centene

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $75,000 In Centene To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

2 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

'Ohana Health Plan, the Centene Foundation, and Hawai'i Island Community Health Center Unveil New Mobile Clinic to Expand School-Based Healthcare

The mobile health clinic will begin service in August for the 2025-2026 school year HILO, Hawai'i, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Ohana Health Plan , a leading provider of government-sponsored managed...

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

Peach State Health Plan Builds Upon Community Partnership with Barrow County Schools to Support Student Health and Readiness

ATLANTA , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Peach State Health Plan ("PSHP"), a leading managed care organization in Georgia and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) ("Centene"), continues to deep...

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

More Older Adults in California can Access Bedside Dialysis, Behavioral Health and Other Services Thanks to $295,000 in Grants from Health Net

Local programs strengthen support systems for residents in Los Angeles, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties SACRAMENTO, Calif. , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most exp...

3 days ago - PRNewsWire

CNC INVESTORS: Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) Investors may have been Affected by Fraud – Contact BFA Law by September 8 about Potentially Recovering Losses

NEW YORK, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and certain of the Co...

3 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

INVESTOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Centene

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $75,000 In Centene To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suf...

4 days ago - PRNewsWire

eHealth Announces CEO Succession

Derrick Duke Appointed Chief Executive Officer After Transition Period Fran Soistman to Retire, Remain on eHealth Board of Directors AUSTIN, Texas , July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq...

Other symbols: EHTH
4 days ago - PRNewsWire

Centene: Opportunity At

Centene (CNC) is deeply undervalued, trading at a fraction of its normalized earnings potential due to temporary headwinds and sector-wide pessimism. The company's scale, low-cost leadership, and dive...

4 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Superior HealthPlan and Centene Foundation Announce Grand Opening of CHDI Multi-Purpose Community Health Center in Uvalde

The $16 million center is managed by Community Health Development, Inc., and offers healthcare services, community support, and other resources UVALDE, Texas , July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior H...

4 days ago - PRNewsWire

Centene's Bottom May Already Be Here - Risk Mitigation In Process

CNC has offered FY2025 adj EPS range at between $1.25 (-82.5% YoY) and $1.75 (-75.5% YoY), as medical costs rise drastically and higher morbidity sign-ups replace a healthier base. These have directly...

4 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Centene's Worst Quarter In Years Could Be A Gift

Centene's Q2 results were ugly but better than feared, with losses largely expected and a visible path to recovery emerging. Management is aggressively addressing ACA and Medicaid margin pressures, wi...

5 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Time To Buy Centene Stock?

Centene (NYSE:CNC) recently reported a surprise loss of $0.16 per share for Q2, significantly missing analyst expectations of $0.23 per share. This downturn is primarily attributed to a continued incr...

5 days ago - Forbes

CNC LAWSUIT: Centene Corporation Sued for Fraud after Wakely Report – Contact BFA Law by September 8 Court Deadline (NYSE:CNC)

NEW YORK, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and certain of the Co...

5 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Centene raises Wall Street optimism that Medicaid insurers can improve profits

Wall Street regained confidence in Medicaid insurers after Centene said on Friday it expects to be able to raise rates charged to states for 2026 health plans for low-income Americans and strengthen p...

7 days ago - Reuters

Centene Stock Up 5% After First Loss In 13 Years, Bullish Guidance

Shares of Centene -- a St. Louis-based managed-care company offering services through Medicaid, Affordable Care Act plans and Medicare – have been on a roller coaster.

7 days ago - Forbes

Centene Corporation (CNC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 25, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants a - Corporate Participant v - Corporate Participant Andrew Lynn Asher - Chief Financial O...

7 days ago - Seeking Alpha

FCC Approves PARA & Skydance Merger, CNC Rallies on 2Q Loss, CHRT Earnings Miss

Centene (CNC) originally sold off after it posted a miss in its earnings, though shares rebounded after the opening bell. Sam Vadas explains why the company's prior financial health and current valuat...

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8 days ago - Schwab Network

Centene: Pricing In Complete Obliteration

Managed care insurance is at record pessimism, with Centene trading at decade-low valuations, creating a potential generational buying opportunity. Regulatory headwinds, rising medical costs, and bear...

8 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Centene stock plunges after surprise loss and soaring medical costs

Shares of Centene Corp. dropped sharply on Friday morning after the health insurer reported a surprise quarterly loss, driven by rising medical costs and a significantly higher-than-expected health be...

8 days ago - Invezz

Centene swung to a loss in the second quarter, delivering a result even worse than Wall Street feared amid growing signs of a financial meltdown across the health-insurance industry

The managed-care company pointed to increased medical spending in Medicaid, due to behavioral health, home health and high-cost drugs.

8 days ago - WSJ

Centene Reports $253 Million Loss Amid Health Insurer Cost Struggles

Health insurer Centene reported a $253 million loss in its second quarter as the provider of government-subsidized benefits struggles to manage costs of its health plan members.

8 days ago - Forbes