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Centene (CNC)

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$25.30 USD

25.30
10,858,865

-0.59 (-2.28%)

Updated Aug 6, 2025 03:56 PM ET

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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A Value B Growth F Momentum A VGM

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Bottom 1% (243 out of 246)

Industry: Medical - HMOs

Zacks News

Centene Corporation is a well-diversified, multi-national healthcare company that primarily provides a set of services to the government sponsored healthcare programs. The company serves the under-insured and uninsured individuals through member-focused services. It is also engaged in providing education and outreach programs to inform and assist members in accessing quality, appropriate healthcare services. Centene is now a $100-billion plus enterprise catering healthcare services to more than 24 million members across 50 states. The recent acquisition of WellCare Health leveraged the company’s position as the largest Medicaid managed care organization in the country. The combined entity now has 22 million members. In 2019, the company retained its market-leading position nationwide, serving 1.8 million exchange members across 20 states at the year-end.

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Centene (CNC) to Provide Managed Care for SoonerSelect Program

Centene (CNC) wins managed care contract to serve people in Oklahoma through the SoonerSelect and SoonerSelect Children's Specialty Plan programs.

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Here's Why Centene (CNC) is a Strong Value Stock

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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights UnitedHealth Group, The Cigna Group, Humana, Centene Corporation and Molina Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group, The Cigna Group, Humana, Centene Corporation and Molina Healthcare are part of the Zacks Industry Outlook article.

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5 HMO Industry Stocks to Watch as Technology Expenses Take a Toll

The Medical-HMO industry is witnessing growth in customer base and an active M&A strategy. However, high technology expenses and medical personnel shortage raise concerns. UNH, CI, HUM, CNC and MOH are likely to navigate the industry storms.

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Centene (CNC) Down 3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

Centene (CNC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights PepsiCo, Salesforce, Advanced Micro Devices, Centene and Gartner

PepsiCo, Salesforce, Advanced Micro Devices, Centene and Gartner are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.

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Top Analyst Reports for PepsiCo, Salesforce & AMD

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP), Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD).

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Here's Why Hold Strategy is Apt for Centene (CNC) Stock Now

Centene's (CNC) health benefit ratio is estimated at 87.1-87.7% for 2023, signaling better operating efficiency.

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Select Medical (SEM) Q1 Earnings Top on Improving Profitability

Select Medical (SEM) expects revenues to be within the range of $6.5-$6.7 billion in 2023, indicating a rise of 4.8% from the 2022 figure of $6.3 billion.

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Teladoc Health (TDOC) Shares Up 5% Since Q1 Earnings Release

Teladoc Health's (TDOC) Q1 results reflect solid chronic care product revenues and improving access fees and other revenues.

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Molina Healthcare (MOH) Beats on Q1 Earnings, Ups '23 EPS View

Molina Healthcare's (MOH) Q1 results reflect strong performance in the Medicaid and Medicare segments. Meanwhile, the elevated expense level partially offset the positives.

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Universal Health (UHS) Q1 Earnings Beat on Higher Admissions

Universal Health's (UHS) Q1 results reflect strong performance in acute care and behavioral health segments. Meanwhile, the elevated expense level partially offsets the positives.

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Humana (HUM) Q1 Earnings Beat on Growing Membership & Premiums

Humana (HUM) expects adjusted EPS to be at least $28.25 in 2023, up from the previous guidance of $28 per share.

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Centene (CNC) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, '23 EPS View Raised

Centene's (CNC) first-quarter 2023 results grapple with higher operating expenses, partly offset by an expanding customer base. Management presently expects adjusted EPS to be at least $6.40 in 2023.

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Centene (CNC) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

The headline numbers for Centene (CNC) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2023, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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Centene (CNC) Misses Q1 Earnings Estimates

Centene (CNC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -5.38% and 7.11%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Will Lower Managed Care Profits Hurt Centene's (CNC) Q1 Earnings?

Centene's (CNC) first-quarter results are likely to reflect growth in premiums and lower costs.

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Here's Why You Should Retain Centene (CNC) in Your Portfolio

Strong membership growth, contract wins, accretive acquisitions and streamlining of businesses poise Centene (CNC) well for growth.

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Should Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF (VOE) Be on Your Investing Radar?

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Why Centene (CNC) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term

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Centene (CNC) Expands Evolent Partnership to Boost Quality

Centene (CNC) expands the use of Evolent's oncology specialty care to improve cost management.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Medical Stocks Now

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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights UnitedHealth, The Cigna, Humana, Centene and Molina Healthcare

UnitedHealth, The Cigna, Humana, Centene and Molina Healthcare are part of the Zacks Industry Outlook article.

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5 HMO Stocks to Watch Despite Elevated Tech Costs, Nursing Shortage

Improved premiums cropping from a solid customer base might aid the Medical-HMO industry. However, an escalating expense level and an acute shortage of nurses are roadblocks. Stocks like UNH, CI, HUM, CNC and MOH are likely to navigate the industry storms.

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Should Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) Be on Your Investing Radar?

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