Centene Corporation (CNC)
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- symbol CNC
- Rev/Share 378.4188
- Book/Share 42.8696
- PB 0.9214
- Debt/Equity 0.8394
- CurrentRatio 1.0845
- ROIC -0.1505
- MktCap 19316624938.0
- FreeCF/Share 6.8331
- PFCF 5.7558
- PE -3.6487
- Debt/Assets 0.2142
- DivYield 0
- ROE -0.2061
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Downgrade | CNC | Barclays | Overweight | Equal Weight | -- | $65 | June 2, 2025 |
News
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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Wellcare Enhances Offering of Affordable, Quality Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in 2026
Published: November 19, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Medicare Advantage plans will be available to more than 51 million beneficiaries in 32 states; Prescription Drug Plans will continue to be offered nationwide New in 2026 Wellcare to transition Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MMPs) demonstrations to integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) in five states COLUMBUS, Ohio , Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellcare, a company offering a comprehensive range of Medicare products and the Medicare brand of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), will offer Medicare Advantage (MA) to over 51 million beneficiaries in 32 states and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) products to more than 8 million members across all 50 …
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Sunshine Health and Centene Foundation Make $410,000 Investment to Help Tackle Food Insecurity in Florida
Published: November 19, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Investment strengthens community food resources for families struggling to access healthy meals FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunshine Health and Centene Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a strategic and timely investment aimed at addressing food insecurity across Florida, including $300,000 in emergency funding to one of Florida's largest and most trusted food insecurity partners, Farm Share, Inc. This initiative comes as millions of Americans face increasing challenges in accessing nutritious meals due to recent disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for …
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Wellcare Enhances Offering of Affordable, Quality Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in 2026
Published: November 18, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Medicare Advantage plans will be available to more than 51 million beneficiaries in 32 states; Prescription Drug Plans will continue to be offered nationwide New in 2026 Wellcare to transition Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MMPs) demonstrations to integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) in five states DETROIT , Nov. 18 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellcare, a company offering a comprehensive range of Medicare products and the Medicare brand and company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), will offer Medicare Advantage (MA) to over 51 million beneficiaries in 32 states and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) products to more than 8 million members across all …
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More than 500 Unhoused Angelenos to find Housing and Get Medical, Behavioral Health and other Services thanks to $2 Million Investment by Health Net in LA Family Housing
Published: November 13, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
This funding opens doors for hundreds of Angelenos to move into safe, stable homes. LOS ANGELES , Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), awarded a renewal of a $1 million grant to LA Family Housing (LAFH).
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Sacramento Youth Gain Mentorship and New Career Pathways through $100,000 Health Net Grant to Sacramento County Office of Education
Published: November 12, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
The investment backs a peer-mentorship convening and a new online workforce map to create clear pathways into mental-health jobs for local youth SACRAMENTO, Calif. , Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) to support two ground breaking initiatives aimed at improving youth behavioral health and strengthening the local mental health workforce pipeline.
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Centene Corporation (CNC) Presents at UBS Global Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Centene Corporation ( CNC ) UBS Global Healthcare Conference 2025 November 11, 2025 10:15 AM EST Company Participants Sarah London - CEO & Director Andrew Asher - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Albert Rice - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Presentation Albert Rice UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Well, hello, everyone. Welcome to our next session.
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Health Insurer Stocks Slide on President Trump's Call to Change ACA Payments
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative
Centene (CNC), HCA Healthcare (HCA) and Molina Healthcare (MOH) are among the worst-performing stocks in the S&P 500 Monday after President Donald Trump suggested federal health care money should circumvent insurers and go directly to people.
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Top Stock Movers Now: Palantir, Micron Technology, Centene, Ball, and More
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Major U.S. equities indexes climbed Monday afternoon amid optimism Congress could soon agree on a spending plan to end the record U.S. government shutdown. The S&P 500 was up close to 1%, and the Nasdaq rose over 1%.
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Oakmark Global All Cap Strategy Q3 2025 Portfolio Performance
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
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Carolina Complete Health and Centene Foundation Make $200,000 Investment to Help Tackle Food Insecurity in North Carolina
Published: November 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Investment strengthens community food resources for families struggling to access healthy meals CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carolina Complete Health and Centene Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a strategic and timely investment aimed at addressing food insecurity across North Carolina.
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Ambetter of Illinois Offers Health Insurance in Illinois in 2026
Published: November 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
As Illinois transitions to a new state-based marketplace, Ambetter of Illinois offers affordable health coverage options in 25 counties during open enrollment, starting Nov. 1. CHICAGO , Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter of Illinois , a product offered by a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) company, a leading healthcare enterprise that provides insurance to under-insured and uninsured populations through Get Covered Illinois, will offer a variety of affordable health insurance plans to Illinois residents in 25 counties for plan year 2026.
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Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Centene Foundation Give $300,000 to Food Pantries to Help Tackle Food Insecurity in Illinois
Published: November 06, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Donations strengthen community food resources for families struggling to access healthy food CHICAGO , Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian) and Centene Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a strategic and timely investment aimed at addressing food insecurity across Illinois. This initiative comes as millions of Americans face increasing challenges in accessing nutritious food due to recent disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
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Superior HealthPlan and Centene Foundation Make $400,000 Investment to Help Tackle Food Insecurity in Texas
Published: November 06, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Investment strengthens community food resources for families struggling to access healthy meals AUSTIN, Texas , Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan and Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a strategic and timely investment aimed at addressing food insecurity across Texas. This initiative comes as millions of Americans face increasing challenges in accessing nutritious meals due to recent disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
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California Seniors Now Have More Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans to Choose from in 2026 Thanks to Health Net and Centene
Published: November 06, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Health Net to offer health plans for seniors in 13 select California counties Nationally, Centene's Wellcare health plan will be available to more than 51 million beneficiaries in 32 states across more than 1,850 counties, including 13 in California SACRAMENTO, Calif. , Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellcare, a company offering a comprehensive range of Medicare products and the Medicare brand of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), will offer Medicare Advantage (MA) products in 32 states in 2026, including California.
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Ambetter from Health Net Offers Health Insurance in California in 2026
Published: November 03, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
During open enrollment, starting Nov. 1, residents can access affordable Ambetter from Health Net plans in 10 counties SACRAMENTO, Calif. , Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter from Health Net, a product offered by Health Net of California (Health Net), a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise that provides insurance to under-insured and uninsured individual and family populations through Health Net and through Covered California®, will offer a variety of affordable health insurance plans to California residents in 10 counties for plan year 2026.
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Best Value Stock to Buy for Oct. 31st
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNC, NWG and UVV made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on October 31, 2025.
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Are Investors Undervaluing Centene (CNC) Right Now?
Published: October 31, 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 lifts annual outlook, aims profit growth in 2026, shares rise
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Centene on Wednesday raised its 2025 adjusted profit forecast and said it looks to grow its earnings next year, sending shares of the health insurer nearly 11% higher.
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Centene Corporation (CNC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Centene Corporation ( CNC ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Jennifer Gilligan - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Sarah London - CEO & Director Andrew Asher - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Joshua Raskin - Nephron Research LLC Albert Rice - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Justin Lake - Wolfe Research, LLC Andrew Mok - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Ann Hynes - Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Research Division Kevin Fischbeck - BofA Securities, Research Division George Hill - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division Erin Wilson Wright - Morgan Stanley, Research …
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Centene Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Increasing Premium
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNC's Q3 earnings beat estimates as strong premium growth and rising membership in PDP and Marketplace units offset higher medical costs.
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Centene (CNC) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Centene (CNC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.5 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.62 per share a year ago.
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About Centene Corporation (CNC)
- IPO Date 2001-12-13
- Website https://www.centene.com
- Industry Medical - Healthcare Plans
- CEO Sarah M. London
- Employees 60400