Centene Corporation (CNC)
| Market Cap | 32.11B +6.2% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 178.33B +16.4% |
| Net Income | -6.44B |
| EPS | -13.10 |
| Shares Out | 493.80M |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Forward PE | 18.04 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 7,024,756 |
| Open | 62.32 |
| Previous Close | 62.33 |
| Day's Range | 62.00 - 65.80 |
| 52-Week Range | 25.08 - 65.80 |
| Beta | 1.09 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 61.35 (-5.66%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
About CNC
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 servi... [Read more]
Financial Performance
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 20 analysts, the average rating for CNC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $61.35, which is a decrease of -5.66% from the latest price.
News
Centene price target raised to $60 from $52 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Centene (CNC) to $60 from $52 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated healthcare service models. Published first on…
Centene price target raised to $63 from $58 at Mizuho
Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Centene (CNC) to $63 from $58 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm believes the managed care sector is entering…
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Centene price target raised to $57 from $50 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley analyst Erin Wright raised the firm’s price target on Centene (CNC) to $57 from $50 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Managed care stocks have…
Centene price target raised to $74 from $72 at BofA
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Centene (CNC) to $74 from $72 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Data points continue to trickle in pointing to cost…
Centene price target raised to $71 from $58 at Truist
Truist raised the firm’s price target on Centene (CNC) to $71 from $58 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares as part of a broader research note on Managed…
BofA adds Centene to ‘US 1 List,’ removes Cigna
BofA analysts added Centene (CNC) to the firm’s “US 1 List” while removing Cigna (CI). The list is a collection of BofA’s best investment ideas.
Five Stars: Health Net Recognized by USA TODAY for Customer Service; Only California-Based Health Insurer Recognized with Highest Rating
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Centene price target raised to $75 from $63 at Barclays
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Centene (CNC) to $75 from $63 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm believes the managed care stock moves post…
Centene price target raised to $61 from $55 at UBS
UBS analyst AJ Rice raised the firm’s price target on Centene (CNC) to $61 from $55 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Managed care organizations broadly raised guidance…
Centene price target raised to $72 from $60 at BofA
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Centene (CNC) to $72 from $60 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm is “bullish” on and Molina Healthcare (MOH)…
Centene upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank upgraded Centene (CNC) to Buy from Hold with a price target of $80, up from $53. The firm upgraded three managed care names citing a stabilizing managed care…
Centene price target raised to $58 from $50 at Mizuho
Mizuho analyst Ann Hynes raised the firm’s price target on Centene (CNC) to $58 from $50 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm views the Q1 reports…
Centene upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank upgraded Centene (CNC) to Buy from Hold with an $80 price target
Easing medical costs a positive for health insurers, but real test lies ahead, analysts say
U.S. health insurers' strong first-quarter results signaled more stable medical costs after prolonged pressure, but Wall Street analysts want to see another similar quarter before they are convinced.
Superior HealthPlan Awards $100,000 in Grants to 10 Community-based Organizations in Texas
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Health Insurers Performing Better But There's Potential Trouble Ahead
Health insurance companies including UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health's Aetna, Centene and Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans owned by Elevance Health are seeing lower costs from patients submitting claims.
Centene price target raised to $48 from $38 at TD Cowen
TD Cowen raised the firm’s price target on Centene (CNC) to $48 from $38 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q1 results…
Centene price target raised to $46 from $37 at Baird
Baird analyst MichaThe firm updated its model following Q1 resultsel Ha raised the firm’s price target on Centene (CNC) to $46 from $37 and keeps a Neutral rating on the…
Centene stock rises as earnings beat, outlook lifted on cost cuts
Shares of Centene Corporation rose about 14% on Tuesday after the company reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, driven by cost controls and steady premium growth. The St. Louis-based ...
Centene Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Q1 2026 delivered strong EPS and revenue growth, driven by Medicaid and Medicare outperformance and disciplined cost management. Full-year EPS guidance was raised, with Marketplace margins conservatively set pending further risk adjustment data.
Centene Quarterly report: Q1 2026
Centene has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 28, 2026.
Centene Earnings release: Q1 2026
Centene released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 28, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Centene's Obamacare Enrollment Drops By 2 Million After Congress Strips Subsidies
Health insurer Centene reported first quarter net income of more than $1.5 billion despite a drop of 2 million enrollees in individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare.