Centene Corporation (CNC)
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- symbol CNC
- Rev/Share 396.6368
- Book/Share 40.8413
- PB 1.0667
- Debt/Equity 0.9411
- CurrentRatio 1.676
- ROIC -0.1341
- MktCap 21312748380.0
- FreeCF/Share 8.7991
- PFCF 4.9324
- PE -3.1894
- Debt/Assets 0.2418
- DivYield 0
- ROE -0.2774
- Rating C+
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 1
- 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 | Barclays | Equal Weight | Overweight | -- | $54 | Jan. 5, 2026 |
| Initiation | CNC | Goldman | -- | Sell | -- | $33 | Oct. 14, 2025 |
| Downgrade | CNC | Cantor Fitzgerald | Overweight | Neutral | -- | $38 | July 28, 2025 |
| Downgrade | CNC | Wells Fargo | Overweight | Equal Weight | -- | $30 | July 23, 2025 |
| Downgrade | CNC | TD Cowen | Buy | Hold | -- | $33 | July 21, 2025 |
| Downgrade | CNC | BofA Securities | Neutral | Underperform | -- | $30 | July 16, 2025 |
| Downgrade | CNC | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Equal Weight | -- | $33 | July 10, 2025 |
| Downgrade | CNC | UBS | Buy | Neutral | -- | $45 | July 2, 2025 |
| Downgrade | CNC | JP Morgan | Overweight | Neutral | -- | $48 | July 2, 2025 |
| Resumed | CNC | Morgan Stanley | -- | Overweight | -- | $70 | June 9, 2025 |
News
More At-Risk Californians Find Housing and Get Access to Medical and Other Care thanks to More Than $284 Million in Investments This Decade by Health Net
Published: February 24, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
From 2020 to 2025, Health Net's investments have fueled community-based programs to expand access to medical, behavioral, wellness and social services for Medi-Cal members SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), invested more than $284 million to strengthen and support community-based organizations from 2020 to 2025.
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Ambetter Health Celebrates Completion of New Playground at Southeast Park
Published: February 12, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Volunteers partner with KABOOM! and the City of Hialeah to create a vibrant, kid-designed playspace in a single day FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
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Why Centene (CNC) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: February 11, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Centene Corporation Is On The Mend After A Hefty Fall (Upgrade)
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Centene Corporation delivered strong revenue growth in 2025, but earnings and profitability sharply deteriorated, driven by surging medical costs and adverse policy impacts. Despite a net loss of $6.67 billion in 2025, CNC management projects 2026 EPS above $1.98 and adjusted EPS above $3, with improved HBR and profitability. I upgrade CNC to a soft, speculative Buy based on management's 2026 guidance but highlight substantial uncertainty and risk from marketplace enrollment and policy shifts.
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Centene Incurs Q4 Loss, Revenues Up YoY due to PDP Business Strength
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNC incurs a Q4 adjusted loss per share as medical costs spike, but revenues jump nearly 22% on strong PDP and Marketplace premium growth.
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Centene Corporation (CNC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Centene Corporation (CNC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Health Net and Pro Football Hall of Fame Honor Sacramento Community and Inspire Local Youth During Super Bowl Week
Published: February 06, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
'Salute to Service' and 'Strong Youth, Strong Communities' Events Bring Pro Football Legends to Sacramento and West Sacramento SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, February 4, Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), teamed up with the Pro Football Hall of Fame to celebrate the lead-up to Super Bowl Sunday with two impactful events in the Sacramento region: "Salute to Service" and "Strong Youth, Strong Communities.
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Centene (CNC) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Centene (CNC) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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Can Centene's Q4 Earnings Escape Membership & Cost Headwinds?
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
CNC heads into Q4 earnings with revenue growth expected, but declining membership and higher medical costs cloud the outlook.
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WellCare of Kentucky and Centene Foundation Give $145,000 to Food Pantries to Help Tackle Food Insecurity in Kentucky
Published: January 28, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Donations strengthen community food resources for families struggling to access healthy food LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare of Kentucky and Centene Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a strategic and timely investment aimed at addressing food insecurity across Kentucky.
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U.S. Managed Care Insurers To Post Lower Q4 2025 Net Income Amid Higher Costs
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
U.S. Managed Care Insurers To Post Lower Q4 2025 Net Income Amid Higher Costs
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Centene Expands Palliative Care Access in Ohio Through Tuesday Health
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNC teams up with Tuesday Health to expand palliative care in Ohio, blending in-person and virtual support.
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Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund Q4 2025 Performance Discussion And Portfolio Activity
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Online travel agency Expedia, our top overall contributor in Q4, drove performance in the consumer discretionary sector. Our top performers in the energy and financials sectors were NOV, a provider of oilfield equipment, technology and expertise, and First Citizens, a North Carolina-based bank. Our largest new purchase was Houston-headquartered Prosperity BancShares, the fifth-largest bank in Texas.
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Tuesday Health and Buckeye Health Plan Partner to Bring Palliative Care for Ohioans with Serious Illness
Published: January 20, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Program launched January 1, 2026, to provide in-person and virtual palliative care COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuesday Health and Buckeye Health Plan, a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a new partnership to bring expanded palliative care to Ohioans living with serious illness. The program, launched on January 1, 2026, is designed to help members and their caregivers manage complex health needs, reduce avoidable hospital visits, and receive compassionate care in person and virtually.
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CNC Deepens Medicaid Strategy With Cityblock Partnership in Illinois
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Centene expands its Medicaid strategy by partnering with Cityblock Health to serve 10,000 Illinois members with 24/7 wrap-around care.
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Centene Jumps 16.3% in 3 Months: A Comeback or Calm Before the Storm?
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNC shares jump 16.3% in three months, but high medical costs and thin margins keep the recovery debate alive.
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Sunshine Health Partners with Local Women Athletes to Champion Health Awareness
Published: December 17, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunshine Health, a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and a leading managed care organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Floridians, announced it will partner with elite female athletes who are aligned with Sunshine Health's mission of improving the health of the community and who are motivated to help others prioritize health and well-being.
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Health Insurers Now Get a Pulse: 3 Stocks to Jump in 2026
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Health insurers are regaining pricing control and margin visibility, putting UnitedHealth, CVS Health and Centene back in focus as managed care regains its pulse.
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3 HMO Stocks in Focus Despite Rising Medical Costs, Regulatory Pressures
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
The Medical-HMO industry pursues growth through M&A and tech innovation, aided by easing interest rates, but faces headwinds from rising medical costs, regulatory shifts and a shortage of healthcare professionals. UNH, HUM and CNC are likely to navigate industry storms.
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Health Net Providing Special Assistance to Members and Providers Affected by The Pack Fire in California
Published: December 11, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SACRAMENTO, Calif. , Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Gov.
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Meridian Health Plan of Illinois Commits $1.15 Million to Expand St. Louis Area Foodbank Mobile Pantry Program
Published: December 02, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
"Food On The Move" aligns with Meridian's Eat Well, Be Well initiative to increase access to healthy food and nutrition awareness to underserved populations, food deserts, and rural areas in Illinois. CHICAGO , Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian), a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced it will provide a $1.15 million grant over the next three years to Food On The Move, a mobile food pantry program by the St. Louis Area Foodbank that brings healthy food to underserved populations and food deserts in urban communities and rural areas in Illinois.
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American Century Value Fund Q3 2025 Contributors/Detractors And Notable Trades
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of Teradyne advanced sharply as investors cheered the company's robust earnings and outlook for Teradyne's artificial intelligence compute testing business. We initiated a position in this customer relationship management software company because it enjoys a dominant market share and a wide competitive moat. We exited our position in nVent. It rallied on the prospect of increasing data center demand, pushing the stock above what we viewed as its fair value.
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Centene (CNC) Up 12.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Centene (CNC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Recent SNAP Disruptions Highlight Urgent Need for Sustained Action Against Food Insecurity
Published: November 26, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Statewide Effort Aims to Deliver Immediate Relief and Long-Term Solutions for Families in Need SACRAMENTO, Calif. , Nov. 26, 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 multiple investments in 2025 aimed at tackling rising food insecurity across the state.
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Coordinated Care Investments Bring Hope This Holiday Season: Tackling Food Insecurity and Nutrition Gaps in Washington
Published: November 25, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Coordinated Care has provided over 18 million meals statewide, including medically tailored meals, in addition to the member program Coordinated Care Harvest Bucks TACOMA, Wash. , Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Coordinated Care, a Washington managed care organization and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has achieved a milestone of providing over 18 million meals across Washington since 2020, as part of their strategy to address food insecurity.
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Centene's Recovery Still Has Legs - Further Margin Expansion Ahead
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
CNC remains a Great Buy, thanks to its promising multi-year margin recovery prospects arising from the drastically raised premiums by the mid 30%s. While the management already expects to see "some degree of membership attrition," I am of the opinion that this is an inevitable (and temporary) pain for its future margin recovery. The raised FY2025 guidance and the bottoming in its FQ3'25 HBR imply the worst may be behind us, with FY2026 likely to bring forth improved numbers.
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Anticipation of This Trump Proposal Is Sending Health Insurance Stocks Higher Monday
Published: November 24, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of several major health insurers surged Monday following reports President Donald Trump could be set to unveil a healthcare proposal that would extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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Oscar Health Stock Surges 22% and Centene Jumps 10%. Here's Why.
Published: November 24, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
The White House is planning to propose a two-year extension for Affordable Care Act subsidies, according to a report.
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AcariaHealth Highlights National Biosimilars Education Efforts with Three Events
Published: November 20, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Sessions with AcariaHealth, the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP), and Reuters Events deliver actionable insights on biosimilar adoption, patient access, and specialty pharmacy readiness ORLANDO, Fla. , Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AcariaHealth, a leading specialty pharmacy and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced the completion of three national educational events in October focused on the evolving U.S. biosimilars landscape.
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Health Net and Centene Foundation Invest $1.1M to Combat Food Insecurity in California
Published: November 20, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Investment to California Association of Food Banks Will Expand Access to Nutritious Foods in Local Rural Communities SACRAMENTO, Calif. , Nov. 20, 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 $1.1 million investment awarded to the California Association of Food Banks to help address the growing food insecurity crisis impacting 1 in 5 Californians.
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About Centene Corporation (CNC)
- IPO Date 2001-12-13
- Website https://www.centene.com
- Industry Medical - Healthcare Plans
- CEO Sarah London
- Employees 60400