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Centene (CNC)

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$25.64 USD

25.64
2,330,107

-0.57 (-2.18%)

Updated Aug 5, 2025 10:40 AM ET

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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% (244 out of 246)

Industry: Medical - HMOs

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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.

Zacks Equity Research

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

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Centene's (CNC) third-quarter earnings and revenue handily beat estimates.

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    Why Earnings Season Could Be Great for Centene (CNC)

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      Will CNC Q3 Earnings Come in Better Than ESRX on Oct 24?

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        Can Medicaid Business Drive Centene's (CNC) Q3 Earnings?

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        Centene's (CNC) third-quarter results are expected to be positively impacted by its Medicaid expansion initiatives.

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                    Should Value Investors Consider Centene Corporation (CNC) Stock?

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                              Company News For Sep 14, 2017

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                                UnitedHealth (UNH) Scales a 52-Week High on Recent Deals

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                                  Centene Corporation (CNC) Catches Eye: Stock Jumps 8%

                                  by Zacks Equity Research

                                  Centene Corporation (CNC) saw its shares rise over 8% on the day after the company signed an agreement to buy all the assets of Fidelis Care for $3.75 billion in order to expand operation in New York.

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                                    Centene's Fidelis Care Buyout to Expand Presence in New York

                                    by Zacks Equity Research

                                    Centene's (CNC) acquisition of Fidelis Care for $3.75 billion for expanding in New York, is expected to impact Centene's top line and bottom line positively.

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                                      Centene (CNC) Poised to Grow on Buyouts, High Debt Bothers

                                      by Zacks Equity Research

                                      Centene's (CNC) accretive acquisitions backed by solid financials add to its top line. However, high debt and rising expenses hurt margins.

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                                        Why Is Centene (CNC) Down 2.1% Since the Last Earnings Report?

                                        by Zacks Equity Research

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