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
Securities Fraud Investigation Into Centene Corporation (CNC) Announced – Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of Centene Corporation (“Centene” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CNC) on behalf of investors concerning the Company's possible violations of federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON CENTENE CORPORATION (CNC), CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING A CLAIM TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS. What Is The Investigation About? On July 1, 2025, Centene announced that it was withdrawing its previo.
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Centene shares plummet as it withdraws full-year guidance
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative
Centene Corp (NYSE:CNC) shares fell almost 40% after the healthcare company withdrew its full-year 2025 financial guidance due to weak growth and higher-than-expected costs in its Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace business. Based on a preliminary analysis from the independent actuarial firm Wakely, Centene anticipates a $1.8 billion shortfall in risk adjustment revenue for 2025, which translates to a $2.75 per share reduction in adjusted earnings.
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Centene Pulls 2025 Guidance as Marketplace Growth Falters
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
CNC pulls its 2025 forecast after a $1.8B risk adjustment shortfall. Also, weak Marketplace growth shakes investor confidence.
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4 Value Stocks to Invest in for the Second-Half 2025 Market Shift
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Hudbay, StoneCo, Centene, and CVS stand out as top value picks for H2 2025 with strong cash flow and growth prospects.
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CNC Hits 8-Year Low, Big Banks Boost Dividends, STZ Earnings Rally
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Negative
Centene (CNC) sold off more than 30% at the opening bell after withdrawing full-year guidance. Diane King Hall talks about how the "big, beautiful bill" plays a pivotal role in that downside price action.
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Is Centene (CNC) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
Published: July 02, 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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5 Low Price-to-Book Value Stocks to Buy in July for Solid Returns
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The P/B ratio helps to identify low-priced stocks with high growth prospects. CNC, CVS, ODP, STNE and PSFE are some such stocks.
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Medical Stocks Now
Published: July 02, 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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Centene (CNC) Loses 5.2% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why a Trend Reversal May be Around the Corner
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Centene (CNC) has become technically an oversold stock now, which implies exhaustion of the heavy selling pressure on it. This, combined with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher, indicates a potential trend reversal for the stock in the near term.
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4 HMO Stocks Set to Thrive From Steady Premium Flows, M&A Strategy
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Rising premiums, ongoing technological innovation and the growing demand for Medicare plans are anticipated to propel the performance of the Zacks Medical-HMO industry players. CI, HUM, CNC and MOH are poised to benefit from favorable industry prospects.
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Health Net Providing Special Assistance to Members and Providers Affected by The Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon in the City of Malibu, California
Published: June 20, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SACRAMENTO, Calif. , June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Gov.
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Looking for Earnings Beat? Buy These 5 Top-Ranked Stocks
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Top-ranked stocks Centene (CNC), Astera Labs Inc. (ALAB), Five9 (FIVN), Uber Technologies (UBER) and Voya Financial (VOYA) are likely to beat on the bottom line in their upcoming releases.
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Bet on These 4 Stocks With Exciting Interest Coverage Ratio
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
URBN, STRL, MOH and CNC show strong interest coverage ratios, signaling solid debt management and earnings strength.
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Should Value Investors Buy Centene (CNC) Stock?
Published: June 16, 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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4 Value Stocks to Shield Your Portfolio Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
As geopolitical risks jolt markets, STNE, CNC, CVS and PFE shine with low cash flow valuations and solid earnings outlooks.
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Centene (CNC) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Centene (CNC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Here's Why Centene (CNC) Could be Great Choice for a Bottom Fisher
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Centene (CNC) appears to have found support after losing some value lately, as indicated by the formation of a hammer chart. In addition to this technical chart pattern, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher enhances the stock's potential for a turnaround in the near term.
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Centene: Strong Execution And Margin Discipline Support Potential Upside
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Centene is a dominant, diversified insurer with strong positions in Medicaid, ACA, and Medicare Part D, serving nearly 29 million members. Q1 2025 results exceeded expectations, with robust revenue growth, improved margins, and management raising full-year revenue guidance. Valuation models indicate a fair value of $60 per share, offering 9% upside; downside risk is limited, and FCF assumptions are conservative.
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Health Net Providing Special Assistance to Members and Providers Affected by Victoria Island Levee Incident in San Joaquin County, California
Published: June 03, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SACRAMENTO, Calif. , June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Gov.
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Top 4 Value Stocks to Buy as Trade Tensions Still Cloud H2 Outlook
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
STNE, CNC, CVS and PFE stand out as top value picks amid trade tensions and a murky H2 economic outlook.
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Justice-Involved Individuals Reentering Society in Sacramento County Find a Place to Call Home Through a $2.6M Grant from Health Net to 'Break the Cycle'
Published: June 03, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Alongside housing, individuals receive primary care, mental health and substance use support, employment guidance and more personal services to help rebuild their lives SACRAMENTO, Calif. , June 3, 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 $2.6 million grant to connect individuals exiting the criminal justice system in Sacramento County to services that support a successful reentry into the community.
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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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About Centene Corporation (CNC)
- IPO Date 2001-12-13
- Website https://www.centene.com
- Industry Medical - Healthcare Plans
- CEO Sarah M. London
- Employees 60400