Centene Corp (CNC)

NYSE
Currency in USD
58.97
-3.90(-6.20%)
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After Hours
59.50+0.53(+0.90%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
58.9561.14
52 wk Range
55.0380.59
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
62.87
Open
60.91
Day's Range
58.95-61.14
52 wk Range
55.03-80.59
Volume
8.63M
Average Vol. (3m)
4.97M
1-Year Change
-23.56%
Book Value / Share
56.28
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Price Target
77.63
Upside
+31.65%
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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 Q1/2025

  • Centene's Q1 2025 EPS of $2.90 beat forecast by 21.8%, revenue hit $48.62B, but stock fell 7.47% pre-market
  • Full-year 2025 EPS outlook revised to >$7.25, premium and service revenue guidance increased to $165B from $159B
  • Company focuses on breakeven for Medicare Advantage by 2027, enhancing STAR ratings, and managing medical costs
  • CEO highlights adept navigation of policy landscape; CFO notes progress in aligning rates and acuity
  • Challenges include potential Marketplace regulation changes, rising specialty drug costs, and Medicaid rate adequacy discussions
Last Updated: 04/25/2025, 09:35 AM
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P/E Ratio
8.5x23.4x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
0.27−0.200.00
Price / Book
1.1x1.6x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.2x0.9x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
19.3%32.4%50.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
19 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 77.63
(+31.65% Upside)

Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 25, 2025
EPS / Forecast
2.90 / 2.38
Revenue / Forecast
48.62B / 42.79B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Centene (CNC) Stock Price Today?

The Centene stock price today is 58.97

What Stock Exchange Does Centene Trade On?

Centene is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange 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 29.39B.

What Is Centene's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Centene EPS (TTM) is 6.74.

When Is the Next Centene Earnings Date?

Centene will release its next earnings report on Jul 29, 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 Strong Sell.
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