CNC Stock Chart & Stats
$1102.00
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$1102.00
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$549.00 - $1,381.59
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)76.00
Market Cap
$623.55B
Enterprise Value$48.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$23.59B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.54B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.25
Next Earnings
Feb 09, 2027EPS Estimate
-20.43Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.96
Shares Outstanding493,995,000
10 Day Avg. Volume53
30 Day Avg. Volume76
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.01
Price to Sales (P/S)0.10
P/FCF Ratio4.68
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1,353.06Price Target Upside22.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)91.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.68T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Earnings OutlookThe raised 2026 adjusted EPS outlook and expectation for further 2027 growth indicate that operating improvements are translating into stronger earnings power. If sustained, this supports reinvestment and resilience, although delivery still depends on segment execution.
Medicare Advantage TurnaroundReaching Medicare Advantage breakeven earlier than expected reduces a major earnings drag and demonstrates progress in managing medical costs and plan economics. A move above breakeven in 2027 could create a durable earnings contribution if targeted market selection remains effective.
Debt ReductionMeaningful debt reduction lowers upcoming refinancing needs and interest expense while improving financial flexibility. A simpler maturity profile gives Centene more capacity to fund operating priorities and pursue growth, though cash allocation must remain disciplined.
Bears Say
Medicaid Membership HeadwindsA sustained Medicaid membership decline can reduce premium scale and make fixed operating costs less efficient. Eligibility terminations and work requirements may also change member acuity, creating pressure on rate adequacy and making margin improvement harder to sustain.
Volatile Profitability And Cash FlowLarge swings in profitability indicate that strong revenue growth has not consistently converted into dependable earnings. Thin operating margins leave less cushion against medical-cost or utilization pressure, while uneven cash generation can constrain planning and capital allocation.
2027 PDP Margin ResetThe expected PDP margin reset could reduce the contribution from a currently strong business line and offset gains elsewhere. Lower recurring margins would make consolidated earnings more dependent on successful execution in Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Marketplace plans.
Centene News
CNC FAQ
What was Centene’s price range in the past 12 months?
Centene lowest stock price was $549.00 and its highest was $1381.59 in the past 12 months.
What is Centene’s market cap?
Centene’s market cap is $623.55B.
When is Centene’s upcoming earnings report date?
Centene’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 09, 2027 which is in 105 days.
How were Centene’s earnings last quarter?
Centene released its earnings results on Oct 27, 2026. The company reported $10.762 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.781 by $8.98.
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 -20.43.
How many shares outstanding does Centene have?
Centene has 493,995,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Centene’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Centene reported an EPS of $10.762 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.781. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.909%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Centene?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:CNC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Centene Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$1,353.06 (22.78% Upside)
$1,353.06 (22.78% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:CNC Sentiment 82%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $129.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
99.67%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-24.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.92%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Centene
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.
CNC Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was strongly positive overall. Centene delivered a better-than-expected third quarter, raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance from more than $4.80 to more than $5.20, reported strong Medicare and Marketplace performance, reached an earlier-than-expected Medicare Advantage breakeven target, reduced debt, and described multiple operating and cost-management improvements. The primary challenges were Medicaid membership declines and work-requirement-related acuity risks, expected Medicare Advantage membership contraction, Marketplace membership attrition and program-integrity costs, the planned commercial-group exit, and a likely PDP margin reset in 2027. Highlights significantly outweighed the lowlights.View all MX:CNC earnings summariesCNC Revenue Breakdown
88.08% Premium
1.55% Service
10.37% Premium tax
CNC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1,353.06
▲(22.78% Upside)