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
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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Strength Seen in Centene (CNC): Can Its 5.9% Jump Turn into More Strength?
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Centene (CNC) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
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Will Centene (CNC) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Centene (CNC) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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3 HMO Stocks to Watch Amid Nurse Shortages, High Tech Costs
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Medical-HMO industry rides on steady premium flows resulting from a growing customer base and contract wins. However, industry headwinds like elevated technology costs and workforce shortages remain concerns.
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These 2 Medical Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
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Centene: A Leader In Government-Sponsored Insurance And Its Prospects
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Centene's business transformation and strategic focus on core segments have led to increased operational marginality, despite losing 3.3 million Medicaid customers in 2024. I assign a "Buy" rating to Centene, with a fair valuation of $73 per share, indicating a 27% potential increase from the current price. The company's competitive advantage lies in its focus on Medicaid and Medicare, but it faces risks from regulatory changes and strong competition.
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Looking for Stocks with Positive Earnings Momentum? Check Out These 2 Medical Names
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
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Centene's Meridian Unit Secures a D-SNP Contract in Illinois
Published: March 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNC's Meridian Health Plan wins a D-SNP contract in Illinois, expanding enhanced managed care for Medicare-Medicaid-eligible individuals. The deal is likely to boost Centene's foothold and membership base in the state.
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Why Is Centene (CNC) Down 2.9% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: March 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Centene (CNC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Texas Students Build a Culture of Belonging Through No One Eats Alone Day in Partnership with Superior HealthPlan and The Centene Foundation
Published: February 27, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
1.5 million students nationwide participated in this year's event, organized by Beyond Differences. AUSTIN, Texas , Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For a ninth consecutive year, Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and a Centene company (NYSE: CNC), worked with local schools to celebrate No One Eats Alone® Day, a unique program designed to address social isolation.
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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