Centene Corp (CNC)

Currency in USD
27.02
-0.06(-0.20%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
26.7127.21
52 wk Range
25.0880.59
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
27.07
Open
26.96
Day's Range
26.71-27.21
52 wk Range
25.08-80.59
Volume
2.28M
Average Volume (3m)
13.69M
1-Year Change
-64.54%
Book Value / Share
55.08
Fair Value
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Price Target
34.56
Upside
+27.91%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
High shareholder yield

Centene Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Centene Corp Company Profile

Centene Corporation operates as a healthcare enterprise that provides programs and services to under-insured and uninsured families, and commercial organizations in the United States. The company 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, small, and large group commercials. The Other segment operates clinical healthcare and pharmacies, as well as offers vision and dental, behavioral health, federal, and corporate management 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.

Centene Corp SWOT Analysis


Regulatory Tightrope
Centene navigates complex healthcare policies, balancing growth opportunities with potential threats from ACA subsidy changes and Medicaid reforms
Financial Resilience
Conservative guidance and undervalued status suggest potential for positive surprises, with analysts projecting EPS growth to $10 by 2027
Unveiling Growth Avenues
Explore Centene's strategies for margin expansion in Medicaid and Medicare, capitalizing on dual-eligible markets and emerging ICHRA opportunities
Market Valuation
Analyst price targets range from $65 to $93, reflecting diverse views on Centene's ability to overcome challenges and leverage its strong market position
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Centene Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • Centene reported Q2 2025 adjusted loss of $0.16 per share, missing $0.23 EPS forecast; revenue beat expectations at $48.74 billion
  • Stock rose 6.09% post-earnings despite EPS miss, driven by strong revenue and positive outlook for future profitability
  • Company faces challenges from marketplace risk adjustments and Medicaid trends; targets profitability improvements across all business lines by 2026
  • Full-year 2025 premium and service revenue outlook set at $172 billion; strategic initiatives include cost management and network optimization
  • CEO expressed disappointment in results but emphasized focus on restoring earnings trajectory; CFO highlighted importance of long-term businesses
Last Updated: 26/07/2025, 08:40
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P/E Ratio
6.5x2.6x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
−0.290.020.00
Price/Book
0.5x1.6x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.1x0.9x3.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
10.8%32.1%40.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
14 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
19 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 34.56
(+27.91% Upside)

Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 25, 2025
EPS / Forecast
-0.16 / 0.23
Revenue / Forecast
48.74B / 44.24B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Centene Trade On?

Centene is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange 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 13.27B.

What Is Centene's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Centene EPS (TTM) is 4.08.

When Is the Next Centene Earnings Date?

Centene will release its next earnings report on 27 Oct 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 Neutral.

How Many Times Has Centene Stock Split?

Centene has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Centene Have?

Centene has 60500 employees.

What is the current trading status of Centene (CNC)?

As of 14 Aug 2025, Centene (CNC) is trading at a price of 27.02, with a previous close of 27.07. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 26.71 to 27.21, while its 52-week range spans from 25.08 to 80.59.

What Is Centene (CNC) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Centene is USD34.5625, with a high estimate of USD70 and a low estimate of USD24. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +27.91% Upside potential.
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