Centene Corporation (CNC)

NYSE: CNC · Real-Time Price · USD
66.05
-1.81 (-2.67%)
At close: Jul 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
66.92
+0.87 (1.31%)
Pre-market: Jul 7, 2026, 8:59 AM EDT
Market Cap32.62B +18.8%
Revenue (ttm)178.33B +16.4%
Net Income-6.44B
EPS-13.10
Shares Out 493.80M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE18.89
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume4,721,754
Open67.45
Previous Close67.86
Day's Range65.04 - 67.82
52-Week Range25.08 - 69.29
Beta1.08
AnalystsBuy
Price Target61.83 (-6.39%)
Earnings DateJul 28, 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]

Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Dec 13, 2001
Employees 61,100
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol CNC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 21 analysts, the average rating for CNC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $61.83, which is a decrease of -6.39% from the latest price.

Price Target
$61.83
(-6.39% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Centene price target raised to $75 from $60 at Cantor Fitzgerald

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Sarah James raised the firm’s price target on Centene (CNC) to $75 from $60 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Cantor prefers payors over providers…

2 hours ago - TheFly

Baird sees healthcare exchange adjustment as favorable for Centene, Oscar

Baird believes the 2025 healthcare exchange risk adjustment factor true-up looks favorable for Centene (CNC) and Oscar Health (OSCR), and a “slight headwind” for Molina Healthcare (MOH). Baird sees th...

Other symbols: MOHOSCR
5 days ago - TheFly

Canada Nickel Awards Exclusive Mandate for US$600 million Investment Tax Credit Loan Facility to SB1 Markets AS

TORONTO, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Canada Nickel Company Inc. ("Canada Nickel" or the "Company") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) has appointed SB1 Markets AS ("SB1 Markets") as exclusive advisor to arra...

13 days ago - PRNewsWire

Health Net Providing Special Assistance to Members and Providers Affected by Palos Warehouse Fire in Los Angeles

SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Gov.

13 days ago - PRNewsWire

Centene initiated with a Sector Perform at RBC Capital

RBC Capital analyst Ben Hendrix initiated coverage of Centene (CNC) with a Sector Perform rating and $70 price target The company enters 2026 with “clear early evidence of recovery” and…

14 days ago - TheFly

CENTENE APPOINTS LAUREN M. TYLER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ST. LOUIS, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced the appointment of Lauren M. Tyler to its Board of Directors, effective June 19, 2026.

14 days ago - PRNewsWire

Modesto Residents Will Gain Access to More Affordable Homes Due to $4 Million Health Net Investment

Morris Village development will expand access to long-term housing stability for families and individuals in Stanislaus County SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of Cali...

18 days ago - PRNewsWire

The Healthcare M&A Wave

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19 days ago - Forbes

MHS Launches Statewide Program to Help Indiana Medicaid Members with Employment

Statewide grant program applications now open for qualifying non-profit organizations that connect Medicaid members to workforce training and employment opportunities INDIANAPOLIS, June 16, 2026 /PRNe...

20 days ago - PRNewsWire

Centene staff buyouts unliklely related to Wakely data, says Barclays

Barclays analyst Andrew Mok does not believe Centene’s (CNC) voluntary buyouts to staff are driven by negative Wakely data. However, it remains unclear whether the current announcement reflects previo...

21 days ago - TheFly

Health Insurer Centene, Looking To Cut Costs, Offers Companywide Buyouts

Health insurer Centene, looking to cut costs after losing more than two million Obamacare health plan members, Monday confirmed plans to offer companywide buyouts to most employees.

21 days ago - Forbes

Centene to offer buyouts to some employees as health insurer cuts costs

Centene said it offered buyouts to some employees as the health insurer grapples with higher medical costs, funding cuts and membership declines. The company did not indicate how many employees it off...

21 days ago - CNBC

Centene offers most staff buyouts after Obamacare member losses, Bloomberg News reports

Health insurer ​Centene will ‌offer buyouts to ​most ​employees to cut ⁠expenses ​after membership ​in its health insurance ​plans ​dropped steeply over ‌the ⁠last year, Bloomberg News ​reported ​on ⁠...

21 days ago - Reuters

Centene offering voluntary buyouts to most employees, Bloomberg reports

Centene (CNC) will offer buyouts to most employees to cut costs after membership in its health insurance plans dropped steeply over the last year, according to Bloomberg’s John Tozzi, citing…

21 days ago - TheFly

Home State Health, Centene Foundation Announce $750,000 Grant Opportunity for Missouri Organizations Improving Health Outcomes

Community-based organizations and providers across Missouri can apply through July 10, 2026 for grants up to $100,000 ST. LOUIS, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Home State Health and the Centene Foundat...

26 days ago - PRNewsWire

Long Beach Community Care Campus Expansion Advances with $10 Million Investment from Centene Foundation and Health Net

Will Serve Thousands of Long Beach Residents Each Year with Recuperative Care Services and Pathways to Stable Housing SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net , one of California's...

26 days ago - PRNewsWire

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…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

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…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

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Traders bought about 5,300 calls in the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) on Thursday, compared to just over 1,000 puts, according to data from ThinkOrSwim.

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4 weeks ago - CNBC

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…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

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…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

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…

5 weeks ago - TheFly

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.

Other symbols: CI
5 weeks ago - TheFly

Five Stars: Health Net Recognized by USA TODAY for Customer Service; Only California-Based Health Insurer Recognized with Highest Rating

"America's Best Customer Service in Financial Services 2026" award recognizes companies delivering strong customer service based on nationwide consumer feedback SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 26, 2026 /PRNew...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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…

5 weeks ago - TheFly