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Centene (CNC)
NYSE:CNC
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CNC Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
8 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
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CNC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$77.91
▲(30.77% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$93.00 | Average Price Target$77.91 | Lowest Price Target$52.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
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Robert W. Baird
Reiterated
12/19/24
Jefferies
Reiterated
12/17/24
J.P. Morgan
Upgraded
12/17/24
Oppenheimer
Reiterated
12/13/24
Truist Financial
Reiterated
12/13/24
Stephens
Reiterated
12/13/24
Wells Fargo
Assigned
12/13/24
TD Cowen
Reiterated
12/13/24
Barclays
Reiterated
12/13/24
Mizuho Securities
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Hold
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Reiterated
12/12/24
Analysts Conflicted on These Healthcare Names: Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK), Centene (NYSE: CNC) and Alkermes (NASDAQ: ALKS)
Deutsche Bank
$87→$84
Hold
40.99%
Upside
Reiterated
11/19/24
Centene (CNC) PT Lowered to $84 at Deutsche BankDeutsche Bank analyst George Hill lowered the price target on Centene (NYSE: CNC) to $84.00 (from $87.00) while maintaining a Hold rating.
Bernstein
$96→$88
Buy
47.70%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/24
Centene's Strong Performance and Growth Prospects Support Buy Rating Despite Political Risks
Bank of America Securities
$85
Hold
42.67%
Upside
Reiterated
09/19/24
Centene Corporation: Balancing Growth Potential with Near-Term Rate Enhancement Uncertainties
Best Analysts Covering Centene
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1 Month
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Success Rate
20/27 ratings generated profit
Average Return
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3 Months
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18/27 ratings generated profit
Average Return
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1 Year
Success Rate
32/53 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+14.29%
reiterated a buy rating 9 days ago
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2 Years
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Average Return
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CNC Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Aug 24
Sep 24
Oct 24
Nov 24
Dec 24
Strong Buy
1
0
2
2
3
Buy
19
20
13
10
13
Hold
8
9
8
7
8
Sell
0
0
0
0
2
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
28
29
23
19
26
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
CNC Financial Forecast
CNC Stock Forecast FAQ
What is CNC’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Centene’s 12-month average price target is $77.91.
What is CNC’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Centene has 30.77% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
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Is CNC a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Centene has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 8 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
What is Centene’s price target?
The average price target for Centene is $77.91. This is based on 13 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $93.00 ,the lowest forecast is $52.00. The average price target represents 30.77% Increase from the current price of $59.58.
The highest analyst price target is $93.00 ,the lowest forecast is $52.00. The average price target represents 30.77% Increase from the current price of $59.58.
What do analysts say about Centene?
Centene’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 13 Wall Streets Analysts.
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