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

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$66.03

1.692.63%

Last update: Sep 1, 12:12 PM

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Key Statistics

Open

$64.72

Close

-

Volume / Avg.

1.17M / 4.96M

Day Range

$64.72 - $66.47

52 Wk Range

28.24 - 69.36

Market Cap

$32.62B

P/E Ratio

-

Dividend Yield

-

Exchange

NYSE

RSI

53

Short Interest

3.08%

Days to Cover

3.01

Recent Centene Corp News

Mark Cuban Wants Investors Out of Health Insurers. That’s Tough If You Own These ETFs

Mark Cuban is urging funds to divest from major health insurers. Here’s how broad-market ETFs remain exposed to the companies he’s targeting.

Chandrima Sanyal

Mark Cuban Urges Investors to Pressure Health Insurers Over Healthcare Costs: ‘You Can Make a Difference’

Mark Cuban urged investors to pressure health insurers over healthcare costs, calling for funds to divest their stakes.

Radhika Anilkumar Nadig

Centene Finds Profit Growth Even as Medicaid Membership Softens

Centene beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, raised its 2026 outlook, improved medical cost trends, and reported lower Medicaid membership.

Vandana Singh

Molina Healthcare Stung By Membership Decline, Stocks Sinks 12%

Molina Healthcare (MOH) reported Q2 earnings of $1.51 per share, beating estimates. Shares fell on lower premium revenue and membership.

Vandana Singh

Medicaid's New Twice-A-Year Eligibility Check Starts In December: How To Keep Your Coverage And Which Stocks Feel It

Starting in December 2026, millions of Medicaid enrollees will have to prove they still qualify twice as often as they do today, and the Urban Institute estimates the change could push 2 to 3.1 million people out of the

Oluwafemi Adedeji

Financials

Quarterly

Annual

Name

Revenue Change
Gross Change
EBITDA Change
EBIT Change
Earnings Change

Cash Flows

Operating Cash Flow (TTM)

9.75B

Investing Cash Flow (TTM)

1.64B

Financing Cash Flow (TTM)

-1.52B

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

8.95B

Capital Expenditure (TTM)

-798.00M

Net Change in Cash (TTM)

9.87B

Analyst Trends and Forecast

3

3

May

2

3

Jun

3

2

Jul

2

1

Aug

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Analyst Rating and Forecast

2.9

Hold

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Valuation Metrics

Enterprise Value

$20.83B

PE Ratio (TTM)

-

PE Ratio (FWD)

13.12

PEG Ratio (TTM)

0.88

PS Ratio (TTM)

0.16

PB Ratio (TTM)

1.41

Earnings Yield % (TTM)

-16.10%

Earnings Yield % (FWD)

7.62%

EV / EBITDA (TTM)

-

Price / EBITDA (TTM)

-

Price / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

3.55

Book Value / Share

$45.67

Company Debt

Total Debt

$16.11B

LT Debt

$16.03B

LT Debt Issuance (TTM)

$0

LT Debt Repayment (TTM)

-$1.49B

Total Cash

$24.15B

Debt to Equity

0.71

Issuance of Debt (TTM)

-$1.49B

Repayment of Debt (TTM)

-$1.49B

Key Statistics

Open

$64.72

Close

-

Volume / Avg.

1.17M / 4.96M

Day Range

$64.72 - $66.47

52 Wk Range

28.24 - 69.36

Market Cap

$32.62B

P/E Ratio

-

Dividend Yield

-

Exchange

NYSE

RSI

53

Short Interest

3.08%

Days to Cover

3.01

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 20 million medical members as of December 2025, mostly in Medicaid (about 64% of ...

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FAQ

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How do I buy Centene (CNC) stock?

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Who are Centene (CNC) competitors?

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Other companies in Centene’s space includes: UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH), Elevance Health Inc (NYSE:ELV), Humana Inc (NYSE:HUM), Molina Healthcare Inc (NYSE:MOH) and HealthEquity Inc (NASDAQ:HQY).

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

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Centene has a consensus price target of $65.60.

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What is the current price for Centene (CNC)?

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The stock price for Centene (NYSE: CNC) is $66.035 last updated September 1, 2026 at 12:12 PM EDT.

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Does Centene (CNC) pay a dividend?

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There are no upcoming dividends for Centene.

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When is Centene (NYSE:CNC) reporting earnings?

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Centene does not have any upcoming earnings scheduled.

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Is Centene (CNC) going to split?

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There is no upcoming split for Centene.

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

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