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Centene Corp (CNC)
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The Centene share price today is 57.21.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Centene Corp
The stock symbol (or 'ticker') for Centene Corp is "CNC."
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The stock symbol (or 'ticker') for Centene Corp is "CNC."
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Centene Corp is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.
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Strong Sell
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Strong Buy
Strong Sell
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Strong Sell
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Sell
Analyst Ratings
7 Buy
12 Hold
1 Sell
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20 analysts
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Buy
Analysts 12-Month Price Target:
Average 58.06
(+1.48% Upside)
Centene Corp SWOT Analysis
Medicaid Dominance | Explore Centene's leading position in Medicaid managed care, its core strength amid challenges in cost management and rate negotiations |
Exchange Volatility | Delve into the ACA Exchange market's impact on Centene, including higher member acuity and potential subsidy changes affecting profitability |
Medicare Momentum | Learn how Centene's Medicare Advantage segment shows promise, leveraging experience to capitalize on demographic trends and market expansion |
Analyst Outlook | Price targets range from $30 to $90, averaging $59.80, reflecting varied views on Centene's ability to navigate regulatory uncertainties and operational challenges |
Centene Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026
- Centene Q1 2026 EPS of $3.37 beat forecast by 58%, while revenue of $49.94B exceeded expectations by 5%; stock rose 6% pre-market
- Full-year 2026 EPS guidance raised to above $3.40 from $3.00; premium revenue guidance increased $1B driven by Texas Medicaid expansion
- Health Benefit Ratio reported at 87.3%; SG&A expense ratio improved to 7.6% from 7.9% year-over-year, reflecting enhanced cost management
- Strategic focus on Medicaid and Medicare Advantage segments drove growth; trend management initiatives and clinical programs yielded strong results
- Key risks include potential healthcare policy changes, economic uncertainties affecting government funding, and intensifying sector competition
Last Updated: 28/04/2026, 14:58
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28/04/2026
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3.37 / 2.13
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49.94B / 47.58B
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Metrics to compare | CNC | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Healthcare sector companies | Relationship RelationshipCNCPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | −4.4x | 63.0x | −0.5x | |
PEG Ratio | 0.01 | 0.85 | 0.00 | |
Price/Book | 1.3x | 6.5x | 2.6x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 0.2x | 0.8x | 3.1x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 1.2% | 14.6% | 52.5% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 15.4% | 6.0% | Unlock |
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 services. The Medicare segment offers special needs and medicare supplement, and prescription drug plans. The Commercial segment provides health insurance marketplace product for individual and commercial group. The Other segment operates clinical healthcare and pharmacies, as well as offers vision and dental, behavioral health, and centralized services. It provides services through primary and specialty care physicians, hospitals, behavioral health practitioners, and ancillary providers. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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What Is the Centene (NYSE: CNC) Share Price Today?
The Centene stock price today is 57.21 USD.
What Stock Exchange Does Centene (CNC) Trade On?
Centene is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Centene?
The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Centene is "CNC."
What Is the Current Centene Market Capitalisation?
As of today, Centene (NYSE: CNC) market cap is 28.24B USD.
What Is Centene's (CNC) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?
The Centene EPS is currently -13.10 (Trailing Twelve Months).
When Is the Next Centene Earnings Date?
Centene's next earnings report will be released on 28/07/2026.
Is CNC a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?
Based on today's Centene moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for CNC stock is Strong Buy.
How Many Times Has Centene Stock Split?
Centene has split 4 times. (See the CNC stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)
How Many Employees Does Centene Have?
Centene has 61100 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.
What is the current trading status of Centene (NYSE: CNC)?
As of 26/05/2026, Centene (CNC) is trading at a share price of 57.21 USD, with a previous close of 59.14 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 56.74 USD to 59.23 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 25.08 USD to 60.76 USD.
What Is Centene (CNC) Price Target According to Analysts?
The average 12-month price target for Centene is 58.06 USD, with a high estimate of 80 USD and a low estimate of 40 USD. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +1.48% Upside potential.
What Is the CNC Premarket Price?
CNC's last pre-market stock price is 59.40 USD. The pre-market share volume is 7,330.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.26, or 0.44%.
What Is the CNC After Hours Price?
CNC's last after hours stock price is 57.60 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.39, or 0.68%.
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