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Centene (CNC)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$25.26 USD

25.26
15,077,139

+0.05 (0.20%)

Updated Aug 7, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $25.23 -0.03 (-0.12%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

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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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5-Strong Sell of 5         5

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The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

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  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

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As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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A Value B Growth F Momentum A VGM

Industry Rank:

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An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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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) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Centene (CNC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 31.25% and 2.50%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Centene (CNC) to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

Centene's (CNC) Q3 results are likely to reflect benefits from growing revenues and improving membership.

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Are Investors Undervaluing Centene (CNC) Right Now?

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Centene (CNC) Reports Next Week: What You Should Expect

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Humana Adds Retail Pharmacies to Medicare Part D Network

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Humana Expands Medicare Plans to Boost New Jersey Footprint

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Humana's (HUM) MA Members Gain From Better Health Outcomes

Humana's (HUM) individual Medicare Advantage patients enjoy value-based heathcare at reasonable costs.

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    Centene's 2021 Medicare Plans to Strengthen U.S. Footprint

    Centene's (CNC) 2021 health plans will not only expand its presence by 30% in the United States but also provide improved health outcomes for its members.

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    Humana, FMCNA Expand Services for Better Health Outcomes

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    Humana Ties Up to Offer Better Healthcare in Colorado Springs

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    Is Centene (CNC) a Great Value Stock Right Now?

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      Riding high on rising revenues and strategic initiatives, Centene (CNC) holds potential to reap benefits for investors.

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