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Centene (CNC)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$25.21 USD

25.21
17,541,850

-0.68 (-2.63%)

Updated Aug 6, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $25.22 +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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5-Strong Sell of 5         5

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  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

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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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Is a Beat in the Cards for Centene's (CNC) Q1 Earnings?

Centene's (CNC) Q1 earnings are likely to gain from its solid Government and Medicaid businesses.

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Centene (CNC) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

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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UnitedHealth (UNH) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Guides Up

UnitedHealth (UNH) Q1 earnings beat on higher revenues and membership.

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    What's in the Store for UnitedHealth (UNH) Earnings in Q1?

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    Healthcare Stocks in Focus on Regulatory and Political Risk

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    Centene, Turtle Beach, Callaway Golf and Acushnet highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

    Centene, Turtle Beach, Callaway Golf and Acushnet highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

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    Centene on Track With Inorganic Strategies to Aid Growth

    A number of successful acquisitions over the years should aid Centene's (CNC) overall growth.

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    Bull of the Day: Centene (CNC)

    Instead of being acquired by managed care giants, CNC goes on the offensive in $17.3 billion bid for WCG

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

    In the latest trading session, Centene (CNC) closed at $57.28, marking a -1.04% move from the previous day.

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    Why Investing in Centene Makes Sense for Portfolio Boost

    Centene (CNC) holds great potential for investment on the back of its growing revenue reserve and a solid inorganic growth story.

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    Centene Vs. Anthem: Which Stock is Better Ahead of Earnings?

    Centene and Anthem, two dominant players in the health insurance space, are set to gain in an expanding industry. We will see here which one is better placed ahead of earnings.

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    Cigna, Express Scripts Join Amazon Alexa for New Voice Skills

    Cigna (CI) and Express Scripts team up with Amazon Alexa to launch voice skills for enriching their customers' healthcare experience.

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    Aging Demography, Consolidation Brighten HMO Industry Outlook

    Increasing retirement population, industry consolidation, growth of ancillary business and easing of regulatory changes promise solid growth for the HMO industry.

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    MEDNAX Ties Up With Georgia Neonatology for Better Baby Care

    MEDNAX (MD) forms a partnership with Georgia Neonatology, LLC to improve its pediatric services.

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    Why the Earnings Surprise Streak Could Continue for Centene (CNC)

    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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    Centene Unit Wins Medicaid Contract to Offer Better Care

    Centene (CNC) arm NH Healthy Families secures Medicaid contract to provide members with better health care.

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    Teladoc (TDOC) Introduces Telemedicine Services in Canada

    Teladoc (TDOC) introduces Teladoc Telemedicine Services for Canadians. The new offering will enable them to enjoy convenient healthcare services.

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    Centene (CNC) Inks Deal to Acquire WellCare Health for $17.3B

    Centene (CNC) to buy WellCare for a total consideration of $17.3 billion to form a leader in the government-sponsored healthcare space.

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    Company News For Mar 28, 2019

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    Humana's Arm to Open 10 Medical Centers to Serve Seniors

    Humana's (HUM) subsidiary to launch medical care centers at 10 more sites to take care of more seniors.

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    Centene (CNC) Moves to Strong Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade

    Centene (CNC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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

    Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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