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- symbol CNC
- Rev/Share 341.1512
- Book/Share 56.4656
- PB 1.0047
- Debt/Equity 0.6563
- CurrentRatio 1.1116
- ROIC 0.055
- MktCap 28124521560.0
- FreeCF/Share 3.0068
- PFCF 18.8502
- PE 8.1222
- Debt/Assets 0.2105
- DivYield 0
- ROE 0.1267
- Rating A-
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 4
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | CNC | Jefferies | Underperform | Hold | -- | $64 | April 8, 2025 |
| Downgrade | CNC | Argus | Buy | Hold | -- | -- | Feb. 6, 2025 |
| Resumed | CNC | JP Morgan | -- | Overweight | $80 | $75 | Dec. 17, 2024 |
| Upgrade | CNC | UBS | Neutral | Buy | $79 | $80 | Dec. 13, 2024 |
| Downgrade | CNC | Jefferies | Hold | Underperform | $68 | $52 | Dec. 10, 2024 |
News
Health Net and Centene Foundation Invest More than $7.2 Million to Increase Patient Access to Care with Expanded Fleet of Mobile Clinics in California
Published: May 29, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Preventative services, social support, health education and more to improve care access, quality and outcomes SACRAMENTO, Calif. , May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a partnership investment of more than $7.2 million to expand healthcare services to underserved Californians through mobile health clinics.
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5 Valuable Price-to-Book Stocks to Strengthen Your Portfolio
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The P/B ratio helps to identify low-priced stocks with high growth prospects. CNC, CVS, PFE, STNE and PSFE are some such stocks.
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These 3 Companies Crushed Earnings Season
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The 2025 Q1 earnings season is slowly grinding down, with these three companies stealing the spotlight during the period.
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Factors That Make Centene Stock a Lucrative Pick Right Now
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNC remains well-poised for growth on improved premiums, a well-performing Commercial Marketplace business, strategic divestitures and sound cash reserves.
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UnitedHealth is Imploding: 3 Stocks That Could Eat Its Lunch
Published: May 16, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative
The abrupt departure of UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) CEO Andrew Witty this week has sent shockwaves through an already tumultuous healthcare sector.
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5 Low Price-to-Book Value Stocks to Buy in May
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The P/B ratio helps to identify low-priced stocks with high growth prospects. CNC, CVS, PFE, STNE and SAN are some such stocks.
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3 Stocks to Buy Following Robust Results
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Several companies have posted stellar quarterly results throughout the Q1 cycle, with their momentum likely to follow through in the near term on the back of raised outlooks.
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Should Value Investors Buy Centene (CNC) Stock?
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
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Here's Why Centene (CNC) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Wondering how to pick strong, market-beating stocks for your investment portfolio? Look no further than the Zacks Style Scores.
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4 Value Picks to Ride the Market Rebound After US-China Trade Thaw
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Value investing is essentially about selecting stocks that are usually cheap but fundamentally sound. STNE, CNC, CVS & PFE boast a low P/CF ratio.
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What Makes Centene (CNC) a New Strong Buy Stock
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Centene (CNC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Best Value Stocks to Buy for May 1st
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNC and FSFG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on May 1, 2025.
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Oklahoma Complete Health Offers New and Upgraded Benefits for SoonerSelect Members in 2025
Published: May 01, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
OKLAHOMA CITY , May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Oklahoma Complete Health introduces new and upgraded SoonerSelect benefits to support members. Enhancements to the value-added services aim to improve health outcomes and overall well-being of members.
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New Strong Buy Stocks for May 1st
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
FIX, RITM, CCEP, CRS and CNC have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on May 1, 2025.
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CNC vs. HUM: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors interested in stocks from the Medical - HMOs sector have probably already heard of Centene (CNC) and Humana (HUM). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
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Boost Your Portfolio With These 5 Low Price-to-Book Stocks
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The P/B ratio helps to identify low-priced stocks with high growth prospects. CNC, MD, PFE, STNE and SAN are some such stocks.
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Earnings Season: 3 Companies Raising Guidance
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Raising guidance? In this uncertainty?
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Should Value Investors Buy Centene (CNC) Stock?
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
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Centene Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Marketplace Business Strength
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNC's Q1 results benefit from improved premiums as a result of a strong PDP business, partly offset by elevated operating costs. It currently expects 2025 premium and service revenues within $164-$166 billion.
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Centene Corporation (CNC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 25, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Jennifer Gilligan - Senior Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations Sarah London - Chief Executive Officer Andrew Asher - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Josh Raskin - Nefron Research A.J. Rice - UBS Justin Lake - Wolfe Research Ann Hynes - Mizuho Securities Stephen Baxter - Wells Fargo David Windley - Jefferies Sarah James - Cantor Fitzgerald Andrew Mok - Barclays Lance Wilkes - Bernstein John Stansel - JPMorgan Joaquin Arriagada - Bank of America George Hill - …
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Health Net, Dignity Health and Vivant Health Partner to Improve Patient Care in Sacramento Hospitals
Published: April 24, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
The collaborative efforts have helped reshape the patient care experience for Medi-Cal members throughout Sacramento County hospitals SACRAMENTO, Calif. , April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking collaboration between Health Net (a Centene Corporation company), Dignity Health (a CommonSpirit Health member) and Vivant Health has avoided unnecessary hospital days and significantly increased the number of crucial follow-up appointments, leading to a substantial enhancement in care coordination for Health Net's higher-risk Medi-Cal members.
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Can Centene Beat Q1 Earnings Estimates on Growing Premiums?
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNC's first-quarter results are likely to benefit from higher commercial marketplace memberships.
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MLK Community Medical Group Adds Two Primary Care Doctors, One OB/GYN and Three Other Clinical Staff Thanks to $3.5 Million Grant from Health Net
Published: April 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Funds help address shortage of doctors and other clinical staff to deliver Angelenos vital healthcare services for the next three years SACRAMENTO, Calif. , April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a $3.5 million grant to MLK Community Medical Group to help sustain and expand vital healthcare services in Los Angeles by supporting the hiring of key clinicians, including those providing perinatal and behavioral health care.
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Centene (CNC) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Published: April 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Centene (CNC) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Health Net and Centene Foundation Commit $1 Million to Rebuild Los Angeles After Historic Fire Devastation
Published: April 17, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Health Net to host convening with California Community Foundation and others to coordinate recovery of critical healthcare infrastructure SACRAMENTO, Calif. , April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- One hundred days after the devastating Eaton Fire began, Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced an additional commitment of $750,000 for wildfire recovery efforts in Los Angeles County.
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Centene Extends SilverSummit's Presence to the Edges of Nevada
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
CNC's subsidiary, SilverSummit, secures a five-year Nevada Medicaid contract, reinforcing its foothold in managed care in rural and frontier areas.
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Looking for Stocks with Positive Earnings Momentum? Check Out These 2 Medical Names
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.
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Health Net and Centene Foundation Invest More than $9 Million in Initiatives to Expand and Strengthen California's Physician Workforce
Published: April 10, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Investments will help address barriers to medical school, from youth through college, and support the development of today's practicing physicians SACRAMENTO, Calif. , April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a partnership investment of more than $9 million to help bolster the future of California's physician workforce in collaboration with multiple not-for-profit organizations.
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5 Broker-Loved Stocks to Watch Amid Tariff-Induced Market Bloodbath
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors would do well to monitor broker-friendly stocks like CLF, BTU, CVI, DK and CNC for high returns.
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5 S&P 500 Stocks Unscathed by the Market Mayhem
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The S&P 500 shed about $2.4 trillion in market cap in yesterday's trading session. Still, stocks like LW, CNC, KR, FSLR and AWK showed strength.
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About Centene Corporation (CNC)
- IPO Date 2001-12-13
- Website https://www.centene.com
- Industry Medical - Healthcare Plans
- CEO Ms. Sarah M. London
- Employees 60400