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Centene (0HVB) Share Price & Analysis

0HVB Stock Chart & Stats

$67.94$0.20(0.30%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
$62.5$65$67.5$703 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
$66.86 - $70.03
52-Week Range
$30.91 - $72.41
Previous Close
$67.74
Volume
1,114
Average Volume (3M)
3,343
Market Cap
$33.89B
Enterprise Value
$46.34B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$23.59B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$15.54B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
23.1
Beta
0.30
Next Earnings
Feb 09, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
-1.13
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 15, 2022
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Improving Earnings Outlook

The 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 Turnaround

Reaching 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 Reduction

Meaningful 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 Headwinds

A 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 Flow

Large 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 Reset

The 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.

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0HVB FAQ

What was Centene’s price range in the past 12 months?
Centene lowest share price was $30.91 and its highest was $72.41 in the past 12 months.
What is Centene’s market cap?
Centene’s market cap is $33.89B.
When is Centene’s upcoming earnings report date?
Centene’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 09, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 99 days.
How were Centene’s earnings last quarter?
Centene released its earnings results on Oct 27, 2026. The company reported $0.58 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.096 by $0.484.
Is Centene overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Centene’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Centene pay dividends?
Centene pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.285 which represents an annual dividend yield of ―. See more information on Centene dividends here
What is Centene’s EPS estimate?
Centene’s EPS estimate is -1.13.
How many shares outstanding does Centene have?
Centene has 495,068,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Centene’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Centene reported an EPS of $0.58 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.096. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.898%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Centene?
Hedge funds hold Centene shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Centene is 1,873,592,972 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 145.6K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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