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Centene (CNC)
NYSE:CNC
CNC Stock Chart & Stats
$33.19
$0.57(0.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$33.19
$0.57(0.91%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$25.08 - $66.81
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.00M
Average Volume (3M)10.58M
Market Cap
$16.30B
Enterprise Value$44.46B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$17.28B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.2
Beta0.18
Next Earnings
Feb 10, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.98Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.50
Shares Outstanding491,133,000
10 Day Avg. Volume9,427,737
30 Day Avg. Volume10,575,121
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.35
Price to Book (P/B)1.20
Price to Sales (P/S)0.19
P/FCF Ratio-64.51
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.73
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.25
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.80
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.14
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$36.90Price Target Upside11.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Bears Say
Exchange Business MarginCentene expects the exchange business to be slightly negative margin for the remainder of 2025 due to updated risk adjustment headwinds.
Financial OutlookThe model update reflects results and commentary that suggest ongoing concerns impacting Centene's financial outlook.
Medicaid PerformanceMedicaid is experiencing headwinds in behavioral, home health, and high-cost drugs, pushing its margin well below target.
Centene News
CNC FAQ
What was Centene’s price range in the past 12 months?
Centene lowest stock price was $25.07 and its highest was $66.81 in the past 12 months.
What is Centene’s market cap?
Centene’s market cap is $16.30B.
When is Centene’s upcoming earnings report date?
Centene’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 10, 2026 which is in 103 days.
How were Centene’s earnings last quarter?
Centene released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2025. The company reported $0.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.145 by $0.645.
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 -0.98.
How many shares outstanding does Centene have?
Centene has 491,133,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Centene’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Centene reported an EPS of $0.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.145. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.091%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Centene?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CNC
Centene Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$36.90 (11.18% Upside)
$36.90 (11.18% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CNC Sentiment 89%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $738.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-46.16%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Centene
Centene Corporation (CNC) is a leading multi-national healthcare enterprise that provides a wide range of managed healthcare services, primarily focusing on government-sponsored programs. The company operates through various segments, including Medicaid, Medicare, and Health Insurance Marketplace programs, serving millions of members across the United States. Centene's core offerings encompass health plans, pharmacy benefits management, and specialized services aimed at improving the health outcomes of its members while managing costs effectively.
CNC Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a generally positive outlook with strong performance in adjusted EPS, Medicaid HBR improvement, and Medicare segment consistency. However, there were notable challenges, including a significant goodwill impairment charge and ongoing medical cost pressures in the Marketplace segment.View all CNC earnings summariesCNC Revenue Breakdown
87.26% Premium
10.77% Premium tax
1.96% Service
CNC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$36.90
▲(11.18% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.62% Insiders
28.16% Mutual Funds
0.39% Other Institutional Investors
43.02% Public Companies and Individual Investors