Centene Corporation (CNC)
NYSE: CNC · Real-Time Price · USD
63.54
-1.80 (-2.75%)
At close: Jun 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
64.50
+0.96 (1.51%)
After-hours: Jun 11, 2026, 7:54 PM EDT
Centene Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 20 analysts polled by S&P Global, Centene stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $61.35. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 3.45% lower than the current stock price, while the lowest is $40 (-37.05%) and the highest is $80 (+25.90%).
Price Target: $61.35 (-3.45%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Centene stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Hold Maintains $52 → $60 | Hold | Maintains | $52 → $60 | -5.57% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Mizuho Securities | Hold Maintains $58 → $63 | Hold | Maintains | $58 → $63 | -0.85% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Hold Maintains $56 | Hold | Maintains | $56 | -11.87% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Reiterates $50 → $57 | Hold | Reiterates | $50 → $57 | -10.29% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Maintains $72 → $74 | Buy | Maintains | $72 → $74 | +16.46% | Jun 4, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
190.38B
from 176.15B
Increased by 8.07%
Revenue Next Year
190.86B
from 190.38B
Increased by 0.25%
EPS This Year
3.52
from 2.08
Increased by 69.11%
EPS Next Year
4.46
from 3.52
Increased by 26.66%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 193.5B | ||
| Avg | 190.4B | ||
| Low | 188.5B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 9.9% | ||
| Avg | 8.1% | ||
| Low | 7.0% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 4.07 | ||
| Avg | 3.52 | ||
| Low | 3.38 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 95.7% | ||
| Avg | 69.1% | ||
| Low | 62.5% |