Centene Corp (CNC)

NYSE
Currency in USD
60.69
-1.30(-2.09%)
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Full Analysis
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
Earnings results expected in 8 days
Fair Value
Day's Range
58.5361.57
52 wk Range
55.0380.59
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
61.98
Open
59
Day's Range
58.53-61.57
52 wk Range
55.03-80.59
Volume
3.53M
Average Vol. (3m)
4.67M
1-Year Change
-14.24%
Book Value / Share
52.31
Fair Value
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Price Target
79.54
Upside
+31.06%
Members' Sentiments
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High shareholder yield
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Centene Corp Company Profile

Centene Corporation operates as a healthcare enterprise that provides programs and services to under-insured and uninsured families, and commercial organizations in the United States. The company 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. This segment also provides healthcare products and services. The Medicare segment offers special needs and medicare supplement, and prescription drug plans. The Commercial segment provides health insurance marketplace product for individual, small, and large group commercials. The Other segment operates clinical healthcare and pharmacies, as well as offers vision and dental, behavioral health, federal, and corporate management services. It provides services through primary and specialty care physicians, hospitals, behavioral health practitioners, and ancillary providers. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Centene Corp SWOT Analysis


Growth Horizons
Analysts project 15% annual EPS growth for 2026-2027, with a potential $10 EPS by 2027. Average price target ranges from $90 to $97
Market Diversification
Delve into Centene's strategies for navigating changes in Medicare and Marketplace segments, including pricing tactics and subsidy impact management
Medicaid Momentum
Explore Centene's cautious approach to Medicaid rates and its potential for positive surprises in margins and profitability as state resolutions unfold
Conservative Guidance
Centene's conservative 2025 outlook, with EPS projections exceeding $7.25, sparks debate about the company's true earnings potential and market valuation
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Centene Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2024

  • Q4 2024 adjusted EPS of $0.80 beat forecast by 57%, revenue reached $40.81B, but stock fell 5.17% pre-market
  • Full-year 2024 EPS at $7.17, with $154M cash flow from operations; 42M shares repurchased for $3B
  • 2025 guidance: Premium and service revenue $158-160B, adjusted EPS over $7.25; targeting 3-4% Medicaid rate increases
  • CEO emphasized commitment to core markets; CFO highlighted focus on healthcare innovation and accessibility
  • Risks include APTC expiration impact, Medicare rate changes, market saturation, and regulatory challenges in ACA marketplace
Last Updated: 02/04/2025, 09:36 AM
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Compare CNC to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
CNC
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P/E Ratio
9.3x10.1x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
0.34−0.510.00
Price / Book
1.2x1.1x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.2x1.2x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
29.1%17.1%68.1%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
8 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
19 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 79.54
(+31.06% Upside)

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 04, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.80 / 0.51
Revenue / Forecast
40.81B / 39.28B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Centene (CNC) Stock Price Today?

The Centene stock price today is 60.69

What Stock Exchange Does Centene Trade On?

Centene is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Centene?

The stock symbol for Centene is "CNC."

What Is the Centene Market Cap?

As of today, Centene market cap is 30.15B.

What is Centene Earnings Per Share?

The Centene EPS is 6.33.

What Is the Next Centene Earnings Date?

Centene will release its next earnings report on Apr 25, 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CNC a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.
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