Centene Corporation (CNC)
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- symbol CNC
- Rev/Share 378.4188
- Book/Share 42.8696
- PB 0.803
- Debt/Equity 0.8394
- CurrentRatio 1.0845
- ROIC -0.1505
- MktCap 16834463210.0
- FreeCF/Share 6.8331
- PFCF 5.0162
- PE -3.1799
- 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
Most Managed Care Insurers Expected To See Q2 2025 Drops In Revenue, Net Income
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
A majority of publicly traded US health insurers are expected to post QoQ declines in revenue and net income in Q2, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis of sell-side analyst forecasts. Of the eight largest publicly traded US managed care insurers, all but two — UnitedHealth Group and Alignment Healthcare — are projected to report lower revenue compared with Q1 2025, while all eight are forecast to log higher revenue than Q2 2024. In Q2, all eight of the largest publicly traded US managed care insurers, except The Cigna Group, are expected to log lower net income sequentially, …
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CNC INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Centene Corporation Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
Published: July 16, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Centene Corporation (“Centene” or “the Company”) (NYSE: CNC) and certain of its officers.
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DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Centene
Published: July 16, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $75,000 In Centene To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
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Contact The Gross Law Firm by September 8, 2025 Deadline to Join Class Action Against Centene Corporation(CNC)
Published: July 16, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC).
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INVESTOR DEADLINE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Centene Corporation (CNC) Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
Published: July 15, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN DIEGO, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that the Centene class action lawsuit – captioned Lunstrum v. Centene Corporation, No. 25-cv-05659 (S.D.N.Y.) – seeks to represent purchasers or acquirers of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) securities and charges Centene as well as certain of Centene's executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Centene Corporation Investigated for Securities Fraud Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - CNC
Published: July 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
LOS ANGELES , July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Centene Corporation ("Centene" or "the Company") (NYSE: CNC) for violations of the securities laws. INVESTIGATION DETAILS: The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
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CNC Investors Have the Opportunity to Lead the Centene Securities Fraud Lawsuit with Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP
Published: July 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Centene To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Centene between December 12, 2024 and June 30, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] NEW YORK , July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Centene Corporation ("Centene" or the "Company") …
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Centene Corporation (CNC) Faces Shareholder Ire Amidst Plummeting Stock and Lawsuit Over “Inflated Guidance” – Hagens Berman
Published: July 14, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthcare giant Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a prominent provider of government-sponsored and commercial healthcare services, finds itself embroiled in a class action lawsuit following a dramatic plunge in its stock price. The suit, Lunstrum v. Centene Corporation, No. 25-cv-05659 (S.D.N.Y.), seeks to represent investors who purchased or acquired Centene securities between December 12, 2024, and June 30, 2025, alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages Centene Corporation (CNC) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages Centene Corporation (CNC) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action.
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Lost Money on Centene Corporation(CNC)? Join Class Action Suit Seeking Recovery - Contact The Gross Law Firm
Published: July 14, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK , July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC). Shareholders who purchased shares of CNC during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment.
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CNC FRAUD CLASS ACTION: Centene Corporation Investors may have been Affected by Fraud –Contact BFA Law by September 8 Legal Deadline (NYSE:CNC)
Published: July 14, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and certain of the Company's senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Centene, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/centene-corporation-class-action-lawsuit.
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CNC INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Centene Corporation Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
Published: July 13, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK , July 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Centene Corporation ("Centene" or "the Company") (NYSE: CNC) and certain of its officers. Class Definition This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Centene securities between December 12, 2024 and June 30, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period").
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Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm Encourages Centene Corporation (CNC) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Centene Corporation (“Centene” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CNC) securities between December 12, 2024 to June 30, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Centene investors have until September 8, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion. IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR.
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Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Centene Corporation (CNC)
Published: July 11, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Centene Corporation (“Centene” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CNC) securities between December 12, 2024 and June 30, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).
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SHAREHOLDER REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Centene
Published: July 11, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Centene To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
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INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Centene Corporation (CNC) Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
Published: July 11, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN DIEGO, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that the Centene class action lawsuit – captioned Lunstrum v. Centene Corporation, No. 25-cv-05659 (S.D.N.Y.) – seeks to represent purchasers or acquirers of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) securities and charges Centene and certain of Centene's executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Shareholders that lost money on Centene Corporation(CNC) Urged to Join Class Action - Contact Levi & Korsinsky to Learn More
Published: July 11, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK , July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Centene Corporation ("Centene" or the "Company") (NYSE: CNC) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Centene investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between December 12, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
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CNC BREAKING CLASS ACTION: Centene Corporation has been Sued for Securities Fraud; Investors with Losses are Notified to Contact BFA Law by September 8 Court Deadline (NYSE:CNC)
Published: July 10, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and certain of the Company's senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Centene, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/centene-corporation-class-action-lawsuit.
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Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Encourages Centene Corporation (CNC) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Centene Corporation (“Centene” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CNC) securities between December 12, 2024 to June 30, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Centene investors have until September 8, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN CENTENE CORPORATION (CNC), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH TO.
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CENTENE CORPORATION (NYSE: CNC) INVESTOR ALERT: Investors With Large Losses in Centene Corporation Should Contact Bernstein Liebhard LLP To Discuss Their Rights
Published: July 10, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a shareholder has filed a securities class action lawsuit on behalf of investors (the “Class”) who purchased or acquired the securities of Centene Corporation (“Centene” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CNC) between December 12, 2024 and June 30, 2025, inclusive. For more information, submit a form at Centene Corporation Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit, email Investor Relations Manager Peter Allocco at [email protected], or call us at (212) 951-2030.
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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors It Has Filed a Complaint to Recover Losses Suffered by Purchasers of Centene Corporation Securities and Sets a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of September 8, 2025
Published: July 09, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP: To: All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired securities of Centene Corporation (“Centene” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CNC) between December 12, 2024 to June 30, 2025, both dates inclusive. You are hereby notified that the class action lawsuit Brock Lunstrum v.
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Shareholder Alert: Robbins LLP Informs Investors of the Centene Corporation Class Action
Published: July 09, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN DIEGO, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP informs stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) securities between December 12, 2024 and June 30, 2025. Centene describes itself as a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives.
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Centene's Punishment Overly Done - Contrarian Buy At A Deep Discount
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
CNC has been deeply punished for the suspended FY2025 adj EPS guidance, after supposedly reiterating the prior numbers in the FQ1'25 earnings call. It is apparent that the higher medical care activities have impacted the healthcare providers'/ insurance's bottom-lines, worsened by the headwinds arising from One Big Beautiful Bill. Even so, the worst may already be baked into CNC's overly discounted valuations / stock prices, with the normalization likely to trigger rich upside potentials to its current BV of $56.11.
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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Centene Corporation - CNC
Published: July 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK , July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Centene Corporation ("Centene" or the "Company") (NYSE: CNC). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.
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Centene Corporation (CNC) Investors See Over $11 Billion Of Shareholder Value Wiped Out In 1 Day Amid Independent Actuary Data, Withdrawn 2025 Guidance- Hagens Berman
Published: July 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN FRANCISCO , July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 2, 2025, investors in Centene Corp. (NYSE: CNC) saw the price of their shares of this normally low-volatility stock crash 40%, after the company withdrew its guidance, blaming preliminary discussions and data generated by an independent actuary, Wakely. The unusual circumstances and severe investor reaction has prompted national shareholders rights firm Hagens Berman to open an investigation into whether Centene may have violated the securities laws.
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Centene's 40% Crash: Generational Buy Or Value Trap?
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Centene's 40% drop after pulling 2025 guidance is driven by rising medical costs and margin pressure, but the sell-off appears overdone. Historical patterns show that similar sell-offs in 2016 and 2020 were followed by recoveries as premiums were adjusted upward. Valuation is now highly attractive, with Price/Cash Flow below 8, making CNC stock a compelling buy despite sector volatility.
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Jim Cramer on what is behind Centene's 40% drop
Published: July 02, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer dissects Centene's massive plummet following earnings.
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S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Centene Pulls Guidance, Health Insurance Stocks Fall
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative
Major U.S. equities indexes finished Wednesday mixed as President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. has reached a trade deal with Vietnam.
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Centene Faces Earnings Crunch as More Healthy Americans Exit Insurance Plans
Published: July 02, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative
The health-insurance provider is reckoning with multiple threats to its business, potentially leaving it with fewer and less-healthy enrollees signed up to its health-insurance plans.
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Centene Tells United Healthcare To Hold Its Beer
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Centene's stock plunged after slashing 2025 EPS guidance due to higher-than-expected morbidity and lower market growth in key states. The company's previous bullish guidance failed to materialize. Despite the sharp drop, Centene trades at historically low price-to-sales multiples and investment grade status, making valuation attractive for risk-tolerant investors.
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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