Centene Corporation (CNC)
| Market Cap | 33.94B +102.8% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 199.25B +18.8% |
| Net Income | 1.46B |
| EPS | 2.96 |
| Shares Out | 494.00M |
| PE Ratio | 23.25 |
| Forward PE | 13.52 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 10,303,804 |
| Open | 67.40 |
| Previous Close | 68.03 |
| Day's Range | 65.67 - 71.68 |
| 52-Week Range | 31.63 - 72.50 |
| Beta | 1.13 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 72.00 (+4.79%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 27, 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 21 analysts, the average rating for CNC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $72.0, which is an increase of 4.79% from the latest price.
News
Centene Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Q3 adjusted EPS of $0.58 beat expectations, raising 2026 guidance above $5.20. Medicare and Marketplace strength offset Medicaid membership and policy pressures, while management expects 2027 earnings growth.
Centene Earnings release: Q3 2026
Centene released its Q3 2026 earnings on October 27, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Centene Quarterly report: Q3 2026
Centene has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on October 27, 2026.
Centene Lifts 2026 Guidance Amid Medicare Cost Controls
For third quarter, the healthcare company reported a net loss of $71 million, or 14 cents a share, compared with a loss of $6.63 billion, or $13.50 a share, a year ago.
Centene ups FY26 adjusted EPS view to greater than $5.20 from greater than $4.80
Consensus $4.88. Raises FY26 revenue view to $196.5B-$200.5B from $193.5B-$197.5B, consensus $195.92B. The company said, “The Company is updating its 2026 GAAP diluted EPS guidance floor to greater th...
Centene reports Q3 adjusted EPS 58c, consensus 10c
Reports Q3 revenue $50.65B, consensus $46.95B. “Solid underlying fundamentals within our core businesses have powered a faster recovery to our earnings trajectory than previously anticipated,” said Ch...
CENTENE CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
-- Third Quarter GAAP Diluted Loss Per Share of $(0.14); Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.58 -- -- Increases 2026 GAAP Diluted EPS Guidance: Greater than $3.46 & Adjusted Diluted EPS Greater ...
Ambetter Health Announces 2027 Marketplace Offerings, Including Enhanced Condition-Specific Coverage Options
Ambetter Health Introduces New Heart Failure Coverage and Expands Chronic Care Solutions in Nine States ST. LOUIS, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter Health, the Health Insurance Marketplace produ...
CENTENE CORPORATION TO HOST 2026 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS EARNINGS CALL
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, shared today that it will release its 2026 t...
Centene Corporation Demonstrates Commitment to CHOICE Arrangements through Benefit Programs in Indiana, Ohio and Oklahoma
Expansion into Ohio and Oklahoma for plan year 2027 builds on early success offering employees CHOICE Arrangements in Indiana in 2026 ST. LOUIS, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYS...
PA Health & Wellness Earns National Recognition Among Top Medicaid Health Plans for Second Consecutive Year
MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Health & Wellness, a leading managed care organization in Pennsylvania and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced that it ha...
Centene to Launch Nationwide Gold Card Program for Qualifying Providers
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced it will launch its National Performance-Based Gold Card Program in November 2026. The program, which will initi...
Ambetter Health Solutions and Marathon Health Expand Access to Primary Care for Members in Indiana and Missouri
The new partnership will provide eligible members with $0 primary care visits, lab services, and virtual care beginning in 2027 ST. LOUIS, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC),...
Wellcare Unveils 2027 Medicare Offerings Focused on Affordability and Integrated Care
2027 Wellcare portfolio brings together affordable Medicare coverage and innovative supplemental benefits combined with the nation's largest standalone Medicare Part D platform Provides coordinated Me...
Health Net Providing Special Assistance to Members and Providers Affected by Weather Events Statewide and Robin Lane Sewage Spill in Lake County
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Gov.
Stockton Seniors Gain Access to 76 Affordable Homes with Health Net's $3 Million Investment
Mutual Housing California's Fairview Terrace will help income-qualified older adults in San Joaquin County find stable, affordable housing and remain connected to the community they call home STOCKTON...
Centene Transcript: Deutsche Bank 2026 Healthcare Summit
Guidance for 2026 EPS and margins across Medicaid, Medicare, Part D, and ACA was reaffirmed, with trends and rates developing as expected. Medicaid and Medicare are focused on margin progression, portfolio simplification, and adapting to policy changes, while ACA and Part D maintain strong margin targets. Corporate restructuring and leadership transitions are underway to support future growth.
Centene price target raised to $80 from $78 at BofA
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Centene (CNC) to $80 from $78 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm is “ticking up” targets for a number…
Fill the Gap: More Affordable Homes on the Way for Stanislaus County Residents thanks to Health Net's $2 Million Investment
The investment will help advance shovel-ready housing projects, bringing safe, stable housing within reach for more local families. SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Centene put volume heavy and directionally bearish
Bearish flow noted in Centene (CNC) with 1,625 puts trading, or 1.7x expected. Most active are Oct-26 60 puts and Oct-26 70 calls, with total volume in those strikes near…
Health Net to exit California, Oregon commercial group markets, Becker’s reports
Centene’s (CNC) Health Net is exiting the commercial employer group market in California and Oregon, with the last day of coverage set for February 27, 2027, Becker’s Jakob Emerson reports,…
Home State Health and Centene Foundation Award $750,000 to Missouri Organizations Advancing Community Health
Funding supports community-based programs addressing food security, housing stability, workforce development, foster care and rural health across Missouri ST. LOUIS, Sept.
Centene appoints Bolivar as Chief Information Officer
Centene Corporation (CNC) announced the appointment of Bradley Bolivar as Chief Information Officer, effective August 31. Bolivar served as Chief Information Officer at Fannie Mae (FNMA).
Centene Appoints New Chief Information Officer
Bradley Bolivar Appointed Chief Information Officer, Bringing Nearly Three Decades of Technology Leadership Experience ST. LOUIS, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today an...
California Community Health Workers and Doulas Can Spend More Time Helping Medi-Cal Members, Thanks to Health Net's $900,000 Grant to Pear Suite
The company's investment will expand access to Pear Suite technology that streamlines service documentation, referrals and Medi-Cal reimbursement for community health worker and doula services. LOS AN...