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Centene (CNC)

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$25.70 USD

25.70
5,910,735

+0.44 (1.74%)

Updated Aug 8, 2025 02:02 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.

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

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

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 C 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 5% (231 out of 244)

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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Company News For Oct 23, 2019

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Centene (CNC) Catches Eye: Stock Jumps 6.5%

Centene (CNC) saw a big move last session, as its shares jumped nearly 7% on the day, amid huge volumes.

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Centene's (CNC) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Centene's (CNC) third-quarter earnings gain traction from higher revenues.

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Centene's (CNC) Q3 Earnings and Revenue Beat Estimates

Centene's (CNC) third quarter earnings reflect growth on the back of higher revenues.

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What's in the Cards for Centene's (CNC) Earnings in Q3?

Centene's (CNC) third-quarter earnings are likely to have grown on the back of solid revenues.

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Centene (CNC) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

Centene (CNC) closed at $45.54 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.73% move from the prior day.

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Centene (CNC) Gains But Lags Market: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, Centene (CNC) closed at $44.09, marking a +0.62% move from the previous day.

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Centene's Carolina Complete Health Wins Medicaid Contract

Centene's (CNC) provider-led North Carolina subsidiary clinches Medicaid contract to provide services in additional areas.

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UnitedHealth Expands Medicare Offerings in New Counties

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Humana Penetrates Further in New Jersey Via PPO, HMO Plan

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Cigna Offers 2020 Medicare Plans with Supplemental Benefits

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Centene (CNC) Stock Moves -0.05%: What You Should Know

Centene (CNC) closed the most recent trading day at $42.73, moving -0.05% from the previous trading session.

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WellCare's Unit to Divest Medicaid Health Plans to Anthem

WellCare's (WCG) subsidiary to sell specific Medicaid health plans to Anthem prior to its merger with Centene.

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Centene (CNC) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know

Centene (CNC) closed at $45.33 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.98% move from the prior day.

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UnitedHealth to Offer Medicare Advantage Plan in Bay Area

UnitedHealth's (UNH) new Medicare Advantage Plan to serve Medicare beneficiaries in Bay Area.

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Centene (CNC) Stock Moves 0.98%: What You Should Know

Centene (CNC) closed at $46.45 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.98% move from the prior day.

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3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Centene (CNC)

Centene (CNC) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.