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Centene (CNC)
NYSE:CNC
Centene (CNC) Stock Price & Analysis
2,019 Followers
CNC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$60.83 - $81.42
Previous Close$75.84
Volume1.66M
Average Volume (3M)3.06M
Market Cap
$40.56B
Enterprise Value$38.86B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$19.65B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.83B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.4
Beta0.55
Next Earnings
Apr 26, 2024EPS Estimate
$2.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.91
Shares Outstanding534,863,000
10 Day Avg. Volume3,238,890
30 Day Avg. Volume3,064,018
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.06
Alpha0.00528
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)18.43
Price to Sales (P/S)1.02
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)46.30
P/FCF Ratio56.80
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.26
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.26
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.92
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$91.10Price Target Upside20.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
Centene News
PremiumThe Fly
Centene rises 5.3%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceAnalysts believe the guidance of at least $6.70 is conservative and indicates potential for upward revisions.
Market GrowthThe company's Health Insurance Exchange (HIX) membership has significantly increased, indicating strong growth in this segment.
Revenue And Margin ExpansionContinues to expect simultaneous revenue growth and margin expansion in 2024.
Bears Say
Competitive PositionPotential share losses in key markets such as Florida, Georgia, and Texas could lead to a downturn not currently reflected in stock estimates.
Cost ManagementA Medicare Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) of 95.3% signifies rising costs that are significantly outpacing revenue, potentially eroding future profitability.
Financial PerformanceMedicare Advantage is expected to lose money in 2024, negatively impacted by reimbursement and STARS pressures.
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Ownership Overview
3.17% Insiders
35.90% Mutual Funds
23.17% Other Institutional Investors
37.76% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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CNC FAQ
What was Centene’s price range in the past 12 months?
Centene lowest stock price was $60.83 and its highest was $81.42 in the past 12 months.
What is Centene’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Centene’s upcoming earnings report date?
Centene’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 26, 2024 which is in 2 days.
How were Centene’s earnings last quarter?
Centene released its earnings results on Feb 06, 2024. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.42 by $0.03.
Is Centene overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Centene’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Centene pay dividends?
Centene does not currently pay dividends.
What is Centene’s EPS estimate?
Centene’s EPS estimate is $2.06.
How many shares outstanding does Centene have?
Centene has 534,863,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Centene’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Centene reported an EPS of $0.45 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.42. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.148%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Centene?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Centene’s share is Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C.. It holds Centene’s shares valued at 307M.
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Centene Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$91.10 (20.12% Upside)
$91.10 (20.12% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CNC Sentiment 86%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 126.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 11.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 11.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Centene
Centene Corporation is a diversified healthcare company that primarily engages in providing programs and services to the government sponsored healthcare programs. The company is also engaged in providing education and outreach programs to assist members in accessing quality and appropriate healthcare services.
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CNC Earnings Call
Q4 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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CNC Revenue Breakdown
88.08% Premium
9.03% Premium tax
2.90% Service
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CNC Stock 12 Months Forecast
Average Price Target
$91.10
▲(20.12% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering CNC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
38/51 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+19.05%
reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago
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