Centene Stock Forecast
NYSE: CNCHealth CareMedical SpecialitiesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:02 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
CNC analyst consensus
Consensus (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.
What analysts say
According to 21 Wall Street analysts covering Centene (2026-10-07), 8 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 12 rate it a hold and 1 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $71.78, with a high estimate of $85.00 and a low estimate of $56.00. The average target implies upside of 10.4% from the current price of $64.99.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 51.8%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for CNC.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 1 | 5% |
| Buy | 7 | 33% |
| Hold | 12 | 57% |
| Sell | 1 | 5% |
| Strong sell | 0 | 0% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $56.00 | -13.83% |
| Average target | $71.78 | +10.45% |
| High target | $85.00 | +30.79% |