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Centene (CNC)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$25.91 USD

25.91
17,547,780

-0.16 (-0.61%)

Updated Aug 1, 2025 03:59 PM ET

After-Market: $25.90 -0.01 (-0.04%) 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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A Value B Growth F Momentum A VGM

Industry Rank:

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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% (245 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) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Centene (CNC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 22.88% and 7.24%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Can Centene Beat Q1 Earnings Estimates on Growing Premiums?

CNC's first-quarter results are likely to benefit from higher commercial marketplace memberships.

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Exploring Analyst Estimates for Centene (CNC) Q1 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS

Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Centene (CNC) for the quarter ended March 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.

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Centene (CNC) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Centene (CNC) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Will a Strong MA Business Aid Elevance Health's Q1 Earnings?

ELV's Q1 results are expected to reap the benefits of higher premiums from growing Medicare Advantage membership and acquisitions pursued within the Carelon unit.

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Should Invesco S&P 500 Pure Value ETF (RPV) Be on Your Investing Radar?

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Is Invesco S&P 500 Pure Value ETF (RPV) a Strong ETF Right Now?

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Centene Extends SilverSummit's Presence to the Edges of Nevada

CNC's subsidiary, SilverSummit, secures a five-year Nevada Medicaid contract, reinforcing its foothold in managed care in rural and frontier areas.

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Looking for Stocks with Positive Earnings Momentum? Check Out These 2 Medical Names

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

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Zacks.com featured highlights Cleveland-Cliff, Peabody, CVR Energy, Delek US and Centene

Cleveland-Cliff, Peabody, CVR Energy, Delek US and Centene have been highlighted in this Screen of The Week article.

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5 Broker-Loved Stocks to Watch Amid Tariff-Induced Market Bloodbath

Investors would do well to monitor broker-friendly stocks like CLF, BTU, CVI, DK and CNC for high returns.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Lamb Weston, Centene, The Kroger, First Solar and American Water Works

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5 S&P 500 Stocks Unscathed by the Market Mayhem

The S&P 500 shed about $2.4 trillion in market cap in yesterday's trading session. Still, stocks like LW, CNC, KR, FSLR and AWK showed strength.

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Strength Seen in Centene (CNC): Can Its 5.9% Jump Turn into More Strength?

Centene (CNC) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

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Will Centene (CNC) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Centene (CNC) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights UnitedHealth, Humana and Centene

UnitedHealth, Humana and Centene are part of the Zacks Industry Outlook article.

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3 HMO Stocks to Watch Amid Nurse Shortages, High Tech Costs

The Medical-HMO industry rides on steady premium flows resulting from a growing customer base and contract wins. However, industry headwinds like elevated technology costs and workforce shortages remain concerns. UNH, HUM and CNC are likely to navigate industry storms.

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Humana Gains on Strong Membership Base and Sound Cash Reserves

HUM benefits from a cost-effective health plan suite, continued expansion endeavors and a strong 2025 business outlook.

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Centene & HMHB Hawaii Expand Partnership for Maternal Care

CNC's Ohana Health Plan and HMHB Hawaii expand maternal care, enhancing support for mothers and babies through strategic investment and community partnerships.

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These 2 Medical Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar

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5 Broker-Preferred Stocks to Monitor Amid Tariff-Induced Volatility

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The Joint (JYNT) Stock Jumps 10.0%: Will It Continue to Soar?

The Joint (JYNT) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.

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Centene's Meridian Unit Secures a D-SNP Contract in Illinois

CNC's Meridian Health Plan wins a D-SNP contract in Illinois, expanding enhanced managed care for Medicare-Medicaid-eligible individuals. The deal is likely to boost Centene's foothold and membership base in the state.