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Centene (CNC)
:CNC
CNC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$55.03 - $80.59
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.00M
Average Volume (3M)4.87M
Market Cap
$29.78B
Enterprise Value$49.94B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$17.59B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$18.00B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.6
Beta0.21
Next Earnings
Apr 29, 2025EPS Estimate
2.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.25
Shares Outstanding496,044,000
10 Day Avg. Volume5,092,286
30 Day Avg. Volume4,865,662
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.35
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.20
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)-12.70
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.68
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.05
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$76.58Price Target Upside27.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
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Centene News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Centene Enters New Credit Agreement with Lenders
PremiumCompany Announcements
Centene Reaffirms 2025 EPS Guidance to Investors
PremiumCompany Announcements
Centene Expands Board with Kenneth Tanji Appointment
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Enrollment GrowthMarketplace membership increased 12.4% year over year, indicating growth in the commercial segment.
Revenue GuidanceCNC raised its 2025 revenue guidance by $4 billion, including additional revenue from PDP and Medicaid services.
Bears Say
HIX Market ComplexityThere is limited attention to the complexity of the HIX market and risk pool.
Medicaid MembershipMedicaid membership decreased by 10.1% year over year, which could be a concern for future growth in this segment.
Medicare MembershipMedicare membership decreased 13.5% year over year, which could impact revenue and market position in this area.
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Ownership Overview
0.52% Insiders
31.61% Mutual Funds
24.84% Other Institutional Investors
18.35% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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CNC FAQ
What was Centene’s price range in the past 12 months?
Centene lowest stock price was $55.03 and its highest was $80.59 in the past 12 months.
What is Centene’s market cap?
Centene’s market cap is $29.78B.
When is Centene’s upcoming earnings report date?
Centene’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 29, 2025 which is in 51 days.
How were Centene’s earnings last quarter?
Centene released its earnings results on Feb 04, 2025. The company reported $0.8 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.494 by $0.306.
Is Centene overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Centene’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Centene pay dividends?
Centene does not currently pay dividends.
What is Centene’s EPS estimate?
Centene’s EPS estimate is 2.21.
How many shares outstanding does Centene have?
Centene has 496,044,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Centene’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Centene reported an EPS of $0.8 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.494. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.446%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Centene?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CNC
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Centene Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$76.58 (27.57% Upside)
$76.58 (27.57% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CNC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 3.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $2.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Centene
Centene Corporation is a leading multinational healthcare enterprise that provides a wide range of services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing primarily on under-insured and uninsured individuals. Operating through its subsidiaries, Centene offers a variety of health insurance products and services, including Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Marketplace insurance plans. The company also provides services such as behavioral health, long-term care, pharmacy benefits management, and managed care solutions to its members.
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CNC Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Centene demonstrated strong financial performance in 2024, with notable growth in revenue and EPS, and improvements in Medicare Stars ratings. However, challenges in Medicaid membership and cash flow from operations present areas of concern. The company remains cautious about potential impacts from program integrity changes in the marketplace.Read More>---
CNC Revenue Breakdown
62.19% Medicaid
20.67% Medicare
14.12% Commercial
3.02% Other
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CNC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$76.58
▲(27.57% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering CNC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
31/52 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+13.84%
reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago
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