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CNC
$64.54-1.19 (-1.81%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 29
Centene Corporation operates as a managed care company that provides programs and services to under-insured families, and commercial organizations in the United States.
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The Narrative
Centene Corporation in the Healthcare sector is trading at $64.54 with a market capitalization of $30.5B. Wall Street consensus targets $61.83 (18 analysts), implying a -4.2% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $66.55, remaining 49.8% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 95/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side consensus broadly in line with current price
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $49.94B↑ | $49.73B | $49.69B↑ | $48.74B↑ | $46.62B |
| Gross Profit | $5.56B↑ | $2.47B↓ | $3.25B↑ | $2.95B↓ | $5.20B |
| Operating Income | $1.86B↑ | -$1.23B↓ | -$211.00M↑ | -$403.00M↓ | $1.53B |
| Net Income | $1.54B↑ | -$1.10B↑ | -$6.63B↓ | -$253.00M↓ | $1.31B |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$30.47B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-30.07%
Volume
Today's trading volume
4.02M
Recent News
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Centene (CNC) Appoints Lauren M. Tyler To Board With JPMorgan Leadership Experience
Centene (NYSE:CNC) has appointed Lauren M. Tyler to its Board of Directors. Tyler brings leadership experience from major financial institutions, including roles in investment banking, private equity, corporate audit, investor relations, and human capital strategy. Her background includes senior positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and board service across several organizations. For investors tracking Centene, the board appointment comes at a time when the stock trades around $65.73, with the...
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Centene adds JPMorgan veteran to board
Incoming board member Lauren Tyler has more than 30 years of leadership experience in the finance world, which could help Centene navigate the challenging operating environment facing insurers.
Centene's Multi-Year Recovery Underway, RBC Says
Centene (CNC) is seeing clear early signs of recovery this year after a disruptive 2025, RBC Capital