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Centene Corp (CNC)
Centene Corp stock price live, this page displays NYSE CNC stock exchange data. View the CNC premarket stock price ahead of the market session or assess the after hours quote. Monitor the latest movements within the Centene Corp real time stock price chart below.
What Is the Centene Corp Stock Price Today?
The Centene Corp stock price today is 52.98.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Centene Corp?
The stock symbol for Centene Corp is "CNC."
What Stock Exchange Does Centene Corp Trade On?
Centene Corp is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.
Is Centene Corp a Good Stock to Buy?
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You can find more details by visiting the additional pages to view historical data, charts, latest news, analysis or visit the forum to view opinions on the CNC quote. (ISIN: US15135B1017) Test %CURRENT_YEAR% | %DIVIDEND_YIELD% | %UPSIDE_OR_DOWNSIDE%
What Is the Centene Corp Stock Price Today?
The Centene Corp stock price today is 52.98.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Centene Corp?
The stock symbol for Centene Corp is "CNC."
What Stock Exchange Does Centene Corp Trade On?
Centene Corp is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.
Is Centene Corp a Good Stock to Buy?
Determining whether Centene Corp, or any stock, is a good buy requires comprehensive analysis. To evaluate its potential, users can sign up to InvestingPro, where they can assess stock price fair value and other essential metrics.
You can find more details by visiting the additional pages to view historical data, charts, latest news, analysis or visit the forum to view opinions on the CNC quote. (ISIN: US15135B1017) Test %CURRENT_YEAR% | %DIVIDEND_YIELD% | %UPSIDE_OR_DOWNSIDE%
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An estimate of a Centene's true price based on valuation models like discounted cash flow, peer valuation multiples, and dividend discount models.
Day's Range
52.87
54.75
52 wk Range
25.08
64.15
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Fair Value
An estimate of a Centene's true price based on valuation models like discounted cash flow, peer valuation multiples, and dividend discount models.
Day's Range
52.8754.75
52 wk Range
25.0864.15
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53.12
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Technical Analysis
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Strong Buy
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Strong Sell
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Neutral
Analyst Ratings
7 Buy
12 Hold
1 Sell
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20 analysts
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Buy
Analysts 12-Month Price Target:
Average 53.12
(+0.26% Upside)
Centene Corp SWOT Analysis
Market Volatility | Centene faces challenges in ACA Marketplace and Medicaid, withdrawing 2025 guidance amid rising healthcare costs and regulatory uncertainties |
Strategic Positioning | Explore Centene's diversified portfolio across government-sponsored healthcare programs and its potential for growth in Medicare Advantage |
Financial Outlook | Analysts revise price targets, ranging from $30 to $90, reflecting varied perspectives on Centene's profitability and growth potential |
Competitive Edge | Delve into Centene's market leadership in Medicaid managed care and its strategies to navigate industry-wide challenges in risk pool management |
Centene Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026
- Centene Q1 2026 EPS of $3.37 beat forecast by 58%, while revenue of $49.94B exceeded expectations by 5%; stock rose 6% pre-market
- Full-year 2026 EPS guidance raised to above $3.40 from $3.00; premium revenue guidance increased $1B driven by Texas Medicaid expansion
- Health Benefit Ratio reported at 87.3%; SG&A expense ratio improved to 7.6% from 7.9% year-over-year, reflecting enhanced cost management
- Strategic focus on Medicaid and Medicare Advantage segments drove growth; trend management initiatives and clinical programs yielded strong results
- Key risks include potential healthcare policy changes, economic uncertainties affecting government funding, and intensifying sector competition
Last Updated: 28/04/2026, 14:58
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Apr 28, 2026
EPS / Forecast
3.37 / 2.13
Revenue / Forecast
49.94B / 47.58B
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Metrics to compare | CNC | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Healthcare sector companies | Relationship RelationshipCNCPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | −4.1x | −1.1x | −0.5x | |
PEG Ratio | 0.01 | 0.35 | 0.00 | |
Price/Book | 1.2x | 4.1x | 2.6x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 0.1x | 0.9x | 3.2x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | −1.0% | 19.4% | 47.8% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 14.0% | 5.9% | Unlock |
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.
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FAQ
What Is the Centene (CNC) Stock Price Today?
The Centene stock price today is 52.98 USD.
What Stock Exchange Does Centene Trade On?
Centene is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Centene?
The stock symbol for Centene is "CNC."
What Is the Centene (CNC) Afterhours Price Today? (Afterhours variable test: 53.60) Current Date: May 06, 2026
After hours price: 53.60. After hours price change (units): 0.62. Price change percentage: 1.17%
What Is the Centene Market Cap?
As of today, Centene market cap is 26.16B USD.
What Is Centene's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?
The Centene EPS (TTM) is -13.10.
When Is the Next Centene Earnings Date?
Centene will release its next earnings report on Jul 28, 2026.
From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CNC a Buy or Sell?
Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.
How Many Times Has Centene Stock Split?
Centene has split 4 times.
How Many Employees Does Centene Have?
Centene has 61100 employees.
What is the current trading status of Centene (CNC)?
As of May 06, 2026, Centene (CNC) is trading at a price of 52.98 USD, with a previous close of 52.98 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 52.87 USD to 54.75 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 25.08 USD to 64.15 USD.
What Is Centene (CNC) Price Target According to Analysts?
The average 12-month price target for Centene is 53.12 USD, with a high estimate of 70 USD and a low estimate of 40 USD. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +0.26% Upside potential.
What Is the CNC After Hours Price?
CNC's last after hours stock price is 53.60 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.62, or 1.17%.
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