Centene (CNC) Stock Price, Quote, News & History

Q: What sector and industry does Centene (CNC) operate in?

Centene is in the Health Care sector and Health Care Providers & Services industry. They are listed on the NYSE.

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Centene Corp (CNC) Stock Price, Quote, News & History

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$38.33

-0.13-0.34%

Last update: Feb 9, 11:38 AM

Earnings: Q4 2025 Earnings were released on Fri Feb 6th, before the market open

Conference Call: The most recent conference call started at 9:00 AM, 3 days ago

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Overview

News Earnings Options Guidance Analyst Ratings Insider Trades Short Interest Government Trades Stock Report

Key Statistics

Open

$38.42

Close

-

Volume / Avg.

2.89M / 7.18M

Day Range

$37.71 - $38.81

52 Wk Range

25.08 - 66.03

Market Cap

$18.84B

P/E Ratio

-

Dividend Yield

-

Exchange

NYSE

RSI

33

Short Interest

2.85%

Days to Cover

1.91

Recent Centene Corp News

Centene Takes A Hit As Medicaid Membership Shrinks

Centene stock fell after mixed 2026 guidance, with strong revenue growth offset by a weaker sales outlook, higher medical costs, and declining Medicaid membership.

Vandana Singh

Why Roblox Shares Are Trading Higher By Over 14%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket

Avi Kapoor

Centene Gears Up For Q4 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Avi Kapoor

Financials

Quarterly

Annual

Name

Revenue Change
Gross Change
EBITDA Change
EBIT Change
Earnings Change

Cash Flows

Operating Cash Flow (TTM)

4.06B

Investing Cash Flow (TTM)

-86.00M

Financing Cash Flow (TTM)

-1.45B

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

3.36B

Capital Expenditure (TTM)

-708.00M

Net Change in Cash (TTM)

2.53B

Analyst Trends and Forecast

1

5

2

Oct 25

1

3

Nov 25

1

Jan

1

Feb

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Analyst Rating and Forecast

2.8

Hold

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Valuation Metrics

Enterprise Value

$15.99B

PE Ratio (TTM)

-

PE Ratio (FWD)

12.82

PEG Ratio (TTM)

1.58

PS Ratio (TTM)

0.10

PB Ratio (TTM)

0.95

Earnings Yield % (TTM)

-35.18%

Earnings Yield % (FWD)

7.80%

EV / EBITDA (TTM)

-

Price / EBITDA (TTM)

-

Price / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

4.39

Book Value / Share

$40.57

Company Debt

Total Debt

$17.58B

LT Debt

$17.55B

LT Debt Issuance (TTM)

$1.70B

LT Debt Repayment (TTM)

-$1.74B

Total Cash

$17.06B

Debt to Equity

0.84

Issuance of Debt (TTM)

-$36.00M

Repayment of Debt (TTM)

-$1.74B

Key Statistics

Open

$38.42

Close

-

Volume / Avg.

2.89M / 7.18M

Day Range

$37.71 - $38.81

52 Wk Range

25.08 - 66.03

Market Cap

$18.84B

P/E Ratio

-

Dividend Yield

-

Exchange

NYSE

RSI

33

Short Interest

2.85%

Days to Cover

1.91

About

Sector

Health Care

Industry

Health Care Providers & Services

Centene is a managed care organization that focuses on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 22 million medical members as of December 2024, mostly in Medicaid (about 60% of ...

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FAQ

Q

How do I buy Centene (CNC) stock?

A

You can purchase shares of Centene (NYSE:CNC) through any online brokerage.

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Q

Who are Centene (CNC) competitors?

A

Other companies in Centene’s space includes: Humana Inc (NYSE:HUM), HealthEquity Inc (NASDAQ:HQY), Molina Healthcare Inc (NYSE:MOH), Progyny Inc (NASDAQ:PGNY) and Alignment Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ:ALHC).

Q

What is the forecast, or price target, for Centene (CNC) stock?

A

Centene has a consensus price target of $50.81.

Q

What is the current price for Centene (CNC)?

A

The stock price for Centene (NYSE: CNC) is $38.33 last updated February 9, 2026 at 11:38 AM EST.

Q

Does Centene (CNC) pay a dividend?

A

There are no upcoming dividends for Centene.

Q

When is Centene (NYSE:CNC) reporting earnings?

A

Centene does not have any upcoming earnings scheduled.

Q

Is Centene (CNC) going to split?

A

There is no upcoming split for Centene.

Q

What sector and industry does Centene (CNC) operate in?

A

Centene is in the Health Care sector and Health Care Providers & Services industry. They are listed on the NYSE.

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Key Statistics

Open

$38.42

Close

-

Volume / Avg.

2.89M / 7.18M

Day Range

$37.71 - $38.81

52 Wk Range

25.08 - 66.03

Market Cap

$18.84B

P/E Ratio

-

Dividend Yield

-

Exchange

NYSE

RSI

33

Short Interest

2.85%

Days to Cover

1.91

Recent Centene Corp News

Centene Takes A Hit As Medicaid Membership Shrinks

Centene stock fell after mixed 2026 guidance, with strong revenue growth offset by a weaker sales outlook, higher medical costs, and declining Medicaid membership.

Vandana Singh

Why Roblox Shares Are Trading Higher By Over 14%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket

Avi Kapoor

Centene Gears Up For Q4 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Avi Kapoor

Financials

Quarterly

Annual

Name

Revenue Change
Gross Change
EBITDA Change
EBIT Change
Earnings Change

Cash Flows

Operating Cash Flow (TTM)

4.06B

Investing Cash Flow (TTM)

-86.00M

Financing Cash Flow (TTM)

-1.45B

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

3.36B

Capital Expenditure (TTM)

-708.00M

Net Change in Cash (TTM)

2.53B

Analyst Trends and Forecast

1

5

2

Oct 25

1

3

Nov 25

1

Jan

1

Feb

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Analyst Rating and Forecast

2.8

Hold

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Valuation Metrics

Enterprise Value

$15.99B

PE Ratio (TTM)

-

PE Ratio (FWD)

12.82

PEG Ratio (TTM)

1.58

PS Ratio (TTM)

0.10

PB Ratio (TTM)

0.95

Earnings Yield % (TTM)

-35.18%

Earnings Yield % (FWD)

7.80%

EV / EBITDA (TTM)

-

Price / EBITDA (TTM)

-

Price / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

4.39

Book Value / Share

$40.57

Company Debt

Total Debt

$17.58B

LT Debt

$17.55B

LT Debt Issuance (TTM)

$1.70B

LT Debt Repayment (TTM)

-$1.74B

Total Cash

$17.06B

Debt to Equity

0.84

Issuance of Debt (TTM)

-$36.00M

Repayment of Debt (TTM)

-$1.74B

Key Statistics

Open

$38.42

Close

-

Volume / Avg.

2.89M / 7.18M

Day Range

$37.71 - $38.81

52 Wk Range

25.08 - 66.03

Market Cap

$18.84B

P/E Ratio

-

Dividend Yield

-

Exchange

NYSE

RSI

33

Short Interest

2.85%

Days to Cover

1.91

About

Sector

Health Care

Industry

Health Care Providers & Services

Centene is a managed care organization that focuses on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 22 million medical members as of December 2024, mostly in Medicaid (about 60% of ...

Edge Rankings

Stock Score Locked: Want to See it?

Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock – anytime.

Reveal Full Score

Compare

EPS worse than industry

Earnings Per Share

EPS is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It is a key metric for investors to assess a company's profitability.

Earnings Per Share

EPS is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It is a key metric for investors to assess a company's profitability.

EPS worse than industry