Centene Corporation (CNC)
NYSE: CNCHealthcareHealthcare PlansUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:02 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 64.99 0.00%
CNC stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $32.10B
- Forward P/E
- 12.15
- EPS (TTM)
- -$10.44
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- 31.63 – 69.63
- Day range
- 63.95 – 66.18
- Volume / Avg
- 5.18M / 4.55M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 494.00M
- Next earnings
- Oct 27, 2026
52-week range
CNC stock today
On Oct 7, CNC ended the session at $64.99, adding $0.38 (0.59%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, CNC sits near the top of its 52-week range of $31.63 to $69.63: 6.7% below the high, set on Sep 14, 2026 and 105.5% above the low. CNC is up 60.6% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 72.0%.
Centene has posted a net loss over the last twelve months (EPS of -$10.44), so its P/E ratio is not meaningful. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 27 before the market opens; analysts expect EPS of $0.07.
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About Centene
Company profileCentene Corporation operates as a managed care company that provides programs and services to under-insured families, and commercial organizations in the United States. It operates through four segments: Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, and Other. The Medicaid segment offers the temporary assistance for needy families; medicaid expansion; aged, blind, or disabled; and children's health insurance programs, as well as long-term services and supports; foster care; and medicare-medicaid plans.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Healthcare Plans
- CEO
- Ms. Sarah M. London
- Headquarters
- Saint Louis, MO
- Employees
- 61,100
- Website
- centene.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Centene generated $194.78 billion in revenue, up 19.4% from fiscal 2024, its 17th consecutive year of revenue growth. Centene reported a net loss of $6.67 billion, compared with net income of $3.31 billion a year earlier. Gross margin was 7.3% (down from 10.5%) and operating margin -3.9%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $194.78B | $163.07B | $154.00B | $144.55B | $125.98B |
| Growth | +19.44% | +5.89% | +6.54% | +14.74% | +13.38% |
| Net income | $-6.67B | $3.31B | $2.70B | $1.20B | $1.35B |
| EPS (diluted) | $-13.53 | $6.31 | $4.95 | $2.07 | $2.28 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (21 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$71.78+10.45%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 7
- Hold 12
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 27, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.07
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 28, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $2.19 vs —
CNC news
All CNC news- Centene's Operations Improve: Does the 12.34X P/E Make it a Buy?NasdaqCNC, UNH, ELV
- Centene Narrows Medicare Advantage Footprint as Costs Remain ElevatedNasdaqCNC, UNH, HUM
- Buy 5 Growth Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio in Q4 After a Mixed Q3NasdaqPWR, FORM, SMTC, CNC
- UNH Exits Select Medicare Advantage Plans for 2027 Amid Cost PressureNasdaqUNH, HUM, CNC
- Best Growth Stocks to Buy for October 1stNasdaqBP, ATI, CNC
- How Centene's Strong Cash Flow Is Reshaping Its Balance SheetNasdaqCNC, MOH, ELV
- Employer Health Costs Surge: What it Means for EHTH, CNC & UNHNasdaqUNH, EHTH, CNC, AON
- Can Centene Sustain Its Turnaround Amid Membership Pressure?NasdaqCNC, UNH, HUM
Centene peers
Healthcare sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUMHumana Inc. | 396.51 | -1.92% | $47.61B | vs CNC |
| MOHMolina Healthcare Inc | 194.82 | -0.18% | $10.17B | vs CNC |
| OSCROscar Health Inc. Class A | 32.91 | +1.76% | $10.16B | vs CNC |
| CLOVClover Health Investments Corp. Class A | 4.56 | -0.87% | $2.42B | vs CNC |
| PGNYProgyny Inc. | 27.55 | +6.33% | $2.11B | vs CNC |
| ALHCAlignment Healthcare Inc. | 8.55 | +2.15% | $1.77B | vs CNC |
| CIThe Cigna Group | 278.51 | +1.51% | $73.59B | vs CNC |
| ELVElevance Health Inc. | 404.31 | +1.05% | $87.68B | vs CNC |
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Centene stock FAQ
What is Centene's stock price today?
CNC last traded at $64.99 as of Oct 7, 4:02 PM EDT, up 0.59% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Centene pay a dividend?
No. Centene does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
When is Centene's next earnings date?
Centene is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.07.
Is Centene in the S&P 500?
Yes. Centene (CNC) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Centene's CEO?
Ms. Sarah M. London is the chief executive officer of Centene Corporation, which has about 61,100 employees.
Has CNC ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent CNC stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Feb 7, 2019, one of 4 splits on record.
What is the CNC 52-week high?
The 52-week high for CNC is $69.63 and the 52-week low is $31.63. The stock is currently 6.7% below its high.