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Centene (QEN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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QEN Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy
18Ratings
Moderate Buy
7 Buy
10 Hold
1 Sell
Based on 18 analysts giving stock ratings to
Centene
in the past 3 months
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QEN Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$48.83
Based on 18 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Centene in the last 3 months. The average price target is $48.83 with a high forecast of $64.79 and a low forecast of $31.59. The average price target represents a ― change from the last price of ―.
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Highest Price Target$64.79Average Price Target$48.83Lowest Price Target$31.59
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
RBC Capital Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Ben Hendrix
RBC Capital
RBC Capital
CHF56.69
Hold
―
Initiated
06/23/26
Centene initiated with a Sector Perform at RBC CapitalCentene initiated with a Sector Perform at RBC Capital
Barclays Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Andrew Mok CFA
Barclays
Barclays
CHF60.74
Buy
―
Reiterated
06/16/26
Centene staff buyouts unliklely related to Wakely data, says BarclaysCentene staff buyouts unliklely related to Wakely data, says Barclays
Bernstein Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Lance Wilkes
Bernstein
Bernstein
CHF55.07
Buy
―
Reiterated
06/09/26
Bernstein Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Centene (CNC)
Mizuho Securities Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Ann Hynes
Mizuho Securities
Mizuho Securities
CHF46.97→CHF51.02
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/08/26
Centene price target raised to $63 from $58 at MizuhoCentene price target raised to $63 from $58 at Mizuho
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
John Stansel
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF42.12→CHF48.59
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/08/26
Centene price target raised to $60 from $52 at JPMorganCentene price target raised to $60 from $52 at JPMorgan
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Erin Wright
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
CHF40.5→CHF46.16
Hold
―
Assigned
06/04/26
Centene price target raised to $57 from $50 at Morgan StanleyCentene price target raised to $57 from $50 at Morgan Stanley
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Stephen Baxter
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
CHF45.35
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/04/26
Wells Fargo Remains a Hold on Centene (CNC)
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Kevin Fischbeck
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
CHF58.31→CHF59.93
Buy
―
Reiterated
06/04/26
Bank of America Securities Keeps Their Buy Rating on Centene (CNC)
Truist Financial Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
David S Macdonald
Truist Financial
Truist Financial
CHF46.97→CHF57.5
Buy
―
Reiterated
06/01/26
Centene price target raised to $71 from $58 at TruistCentene price target raised to $71 from $58 at Truist
UBS Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
A.J. Rice
UBS
UBS
CHF44.55→CHF49.4
Hold
―
Assigned
05/22/26
Centene price target raised to $61 from $55 at UBSCentene price target raised to $61 from $55 at UBS
Deutsche Bank Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
George Hill
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank
CHF64.79
Buy
―
Upgraded
05/20/26
Centene upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche BankCentene upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche Bank
TD Cowen Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Ryan Langston
TD Cowen
TD Cowen
CHF30.78→CHF38.07
Hold
―
Assigned
05/04/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Healthcare Companies: Centene (NYSE: CNC) and Syndax Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: SNDX)
Robert W. Baird Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Michael Ha
Robert W. Baird
Robert W. Baird
CHF29.97→CHF37.26
Hold
―
Reiterated
04/30/26
Centene price target raised to $46 from $37 at BairdCentene price target raised to $46 from $37 at Baird
Oppenheimer Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Michael Wiederhorn
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
CHF36.45→CHF46.97
Buy
―
Assigned
04/29/26
Centene price target raised to $58 from $45 at OppenheimerCentene price target raised to $58 from $45 at Oppenheimer
Goldman Sachs Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Scott Fidel
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
CHF25.92→CHF32.4
Sell
―
Reiterated
04/29/26
Centene price target raised to $40 from $32 at Goldman SachsCentene price target raised to $40 from $32 at Goldman Sachs
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RBC Capital Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Ben Hendrix
RBC Capital
RBC Capital
CHF56.69
Hold
―
Initiated
06/23/26
Centene initiated with a Sector Perform at RBC CapitalCentene initiated with a Sector Perform at RBC Capital
Barclays Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Andrew Mok CFA
Barclays
Barclays
CHF60.74
Buy
―
Reiterated
06/16/26
Centene staff buyouts unliklely related to Wakely data, says BarclaysCentene staff buyouts unliklely related to Wakely data, says Barclays
Bernstein Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Lance Wilkes
Bernstein
Bernstein
CHF55.07
Buy
―
Reiterated
06/09/26
Bernstein Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Centene (CNC)
Mizuho Securities Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Ann Hynes
Mizuho Securities
Mizuho Securities
CHF46.97→CHF51.02
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/08/26
Centene price target raised to $63 from $58 at MizuhoCentene price target raised to $63 from $58 at Mizuho
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
John Stansel
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF42.12→CHF48.59
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/08/26
Centene price target raised to $60 from $52 at JPMorganCentene price target raised to $60 from $52 at JPMorgan
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Erin Wright
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
CHF40.5→CHF46.16
Hold
―
Assigned
06/04/26
Centene price target raised to $57 from $50 at Morgan StanleyCentene price target raised to $57 from $50 at Morgan Stanley
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Stephen Baxter
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
CHF45.35
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/04/26
Wells Fargo Remains a Hold on Centene (CNC)
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Kevin Fischbeck
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
CHF58.31→CHF59.93
Buy
―
Reiterated
06/04/26
Bank of America Securities Keeps Their Buy Rating on Centene (CNC)
Truist Financial Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
David S Macdonald
Truist Financial
Truist Financial
CHF46.97→CHF57.5
Buy
―
Reiterated
06/01/26
Centene price target raised to $71 from $58 at TruistCentene price target raised to $71 from $58 at Truist
UBS Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
A.J. Rice
UBS
UBS
CHF44.55→CHF49.4
Hold
―
Assigned
05/22/26
Centene price target raised to $61 from $55 at UBSCentene price target raised to $61 from $55 at UBS
Deutsche Bank Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
George Hill
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank
CHF64.79
Buy
―
Upgraded
05/20/26
Centene upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche BankCentene upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche Bank
TD Cowen Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Ryan Langston
TD Cowen
TD Cowen
CHF30.78→CHF38.07
Hold
―
Assigned
05/04/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Healthcare Companies: Centene (NYSE: CNC) and Syndax Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: SNDX)
Robert W. Baird Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Michael Ha
Robert W. Baird
Robert W. Baird
CHF29.97→CHF37.26
Hold
―
Reiterated
04/30/26
Centene price target raised to $46 from $37 at BairdCentene price target raised to $46 from $37 at Baird
Oppenheimer Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Michael Wiederhorn
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
CHF36.45→CHF46.97
Buy
―
Assigned
04/29/26
Centene price target raised to $58 from $45 at OppenheimerCentene price target raised to $58 from $45 at Oppenheimer
Goldman Sachs Analyst forecast on CH:QEN
Scott Fidel
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
CHF25.92→CHF32.4
Sell
―
Reiterated
04/29/26
Centene price target raised to $40 from $32 at Goldman SachsCentene price target raised to $40 from $32 at Goldman Sachs
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Best Analysts Covering Centene

3 Months
Michael WiederhornOppenheimer
Success Rate
33/50 ratings generated profit
66%
Average Return
+4.03%
Copying Michael Wiederhorn's trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 66.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +4.03% per trade.
1 Year
Michael WiederhornOppenheimer
Success Rate
27/50 ratings generated profit
54%
Average Return
+8.55%
Copying Michael Wiederhorn's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 54.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +8.55% per trade.
2 Years
Michael WiederhornOppenheimer
Success Rate
30/50 ratings generated profit
60%
Average Return
+9.15%
Copying Michael Wiederhorn's trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 60.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +9.15% per trade.
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QEN Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26
May 26
Jun 26
Strong Buy
0
2
2
2
0
Buy
12
12
13
13
20
Hold
13
16
16
14
15
Sell
1
2
5
4
3
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
26
32
36
33
38
In the current month, QEN has received 20 Buy Ratings, 15 Hold Ratings, and 3 Sell Ratings. QEN average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 48.83.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

QEN Financial Forecast

QEN Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for QEN is $0.86 with a range of $0.33 to $1.57. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.72. QEN beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 56.87% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year QEN has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for QEN is $0.86 with a range of $0.33 to $1.57. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.72. QEN beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 56.87% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year QEN has Performed in-line its overall industry.

QEN Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for QEN is $38.50B with a range of $36.83B to $40.02B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $40.37B. QEN beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 50.06% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year QEN has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for QEN is $38.50B with a range of $36.83B to $40.02B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $40.37B. QEN beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 50.06% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year QEN has Performed in-line its overall industry.

QEN Stock Forecast FAQ

What is CH:QEN’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Centene’s 12-month average price target is 48.83.
    What is CH:QEN’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Currently there's no upside potential for CH:QEN, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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    Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
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        Is Centene a Buy, Sell or Hold?
        Centene has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy, which is based on 7 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
          What is Centene’s share price target?
          The average share price target for Centene is 48.83. This is based on 18 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
          The highest analyst share price target is $64.79 ,and the lowest forecast is $31.59. The average share price target represents N/A Increase from the current price of N/A.
            What do analysts say about Centene?
            Centene’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 18 Wall Streets Analysts.
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