Centene Corp (CNC)

NYSE
Currency in USD
56.86
+0.05(+0.08%)
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After Hours
57.00+0.14(+0.25%)
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Full Analysis
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
Fair Value
Day's Range
56.4857.33
52 wk Range
55.0381.42
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
56.81
Open
57.15
Day's Range
56.48-57.33
52 wk Range
55.03-81.42
Volume
3.45M
Average Volume (3m)
5.25M
1-Year Change
-27.79%
Book Value / Share
52.31
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Price Target
78.62
Upside
+38.28%
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Centene Corp Company Profile

Centene Corporation operates as a healthcare enterprise that provides programs and services to under-insured and uninsured families, commercial organizations, and military families in the United States. The company operates through Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, and Other segments. The Medicaid segment offers health plan coverage, including medicaid expansion, aged, blind, disabled, children's health insurance program, foster care, medicare-medicaid plans, long-term services and support. This segment also provides healthcare products. The Medicare segment offers special needs and medicare supplement, and prescription drug plans. The Commercial segment provides health insurance marketplace product for individual, small, and large group commercials. It also operates clinical healthcare and pharmacies, as well as offers dental and speech therapy services. In addition, the company engages in the government contracts business under the TRICARE program and other healthcare related government contracts. It provides services through primary and specialty care physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers. Centene Corporation was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Centene Corp SWOT Analysis


Financial Resilience
Centene's conservative 2025 guidance, projecting EPS over $7.25, may understate its true potential, with analysts foreseeing 15% annual EPS growth through 2027
Medicaid Dynamics
Explore Centene's cautious approach to Medicaid rates and MLR, potentially setting the stage for positive surprises if rates improve faster than anticipated
Market Positioning
Delve into Centene's strategy for navigating the Marketplace shift and strengthening its position in the growing dual eligibles market
Regulatory Landscape
Learn how Centene is addressing challenges such as subsidy expirations and Medicaid expansion, while maintaining a $90-$97 average price target range
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Centene Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2024

  • Q4 2024 adjusted EPS of $0.80 beat forecast by 57%, revenue reached $40.81B, but stock fell 5.17% pre-market
  • Full-year 2024 EPS at $7.17, with $154M cash flow from operations; 42M shares repurchased for $3B
  • 2025 guidance: Premium and service revenue $158-160B, adjusted EPS over $7.25; targeting 3-4% Medicaid rate increases
  • CEO emphasized commitment to core markets; CFO highlighted focus on healthcare innovation and accessibility
  • Risks include APTC expiration impact, Medicare rate changes, market saturation, and regulatory challenges in ACA marketplace
Last Updated: 04/02/2025, 15:40
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Compare CNC to Peers and Sector

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P/E Ratio
8.5x6.3x−0.7x
PEG Ratio
0.310.030.00
Price/Book
1.1x2.3x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.2x1.1x3.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
40.7%9.3%47.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
19 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 78.62
(+38.28% Upside)

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 04, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.80 / 0.51
Revenue / Forecast
40.81B / 39.28B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Centene (CNC) Premarket Price Today?

The Centene (CNC) premarket price is . Premarket price change units: . Premarket percentage change: . Premarket volume: . Current date: 18 Feb 2025. Previous close: 56.81

What Stock Exchange Does Centene Trade On?

Centene is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Centene?

The stock symbol for Centene is "CNC."

What Is the Centene Market Cap?

As of today, Centene market cap is 28.20B.

What is Centene Earnings Per Share?

The Centene EPS is 6.33.

What Is the Next Centene Earnings Date?

Centene will release its next earnings report on 28 Apr 2025.

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 Sell.
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