CNC Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of CNC?

Mr. Brian Phillip LeClaire M.B.A., Ph.D.Chief Information OfficerMr. Kenneth John FasolaPresMr. Christopher Andrew KosterExecutive Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.Ms. Jennifer Lynch GilliganSenior Vice President of Investor RelationsMr. Michael Frederic NeidorffChairman (Leave of Absence)Mr. David P. ThomasChief Executive Officer of Markets & MedicaidMr. James Elmer MurrayExecutive Vice President & Chief Operating OfficerMs. Shannon BagleyExecutive Vice President & Chief Admin. OfficerMs. Ashlee KnuckeyChief Ethics & Compliance OfficerMs. Sarah M. LondonChief Executive Officer & DirectorMs. Katie Nicole CassoSenior Vice President, Chief Accounting Office & Corporation ControllerMr. Brent Davis LaytonPres & Chief Operating OfficerMr. Mark J. BrooksExecutive Vice President & Chief Information OfficerMr. Andrew Lynn AsherExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerMs. Shannon T. SuskoSenior Vice President & Chief Communications Officer

NYSE : CNC

Centene

$65.02

0.88+1.37%

At Close 4:00 PM

58.38

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Stock Price Today

Centene Corp. (CNC) stock surged +1.37%, trading at $65.02 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $64.14. The stock opened at $64.07, fluctuating between $64.03 and $65.10 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

64.14

Prev. Close

32.12B

Market Cap

64.03

Day Low

25.8

P/E Ratio

2.52

EPS (TTM)

13.58

Cash Flow per Share

64.07

Open

494M

Number of Shares

65.1

Day High

94.14%

Free Float in %

48.37

Book Value

2.17M

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Aug 21, 2026	64.07	65.16	64.03	65.02	3.15M
Aug 20, 2026	63.73	64.87	63.47	64.14	3.27M
Aug 19, 2026	65.55	65.69	64.26	64.70	2.88M
Aug 18, 2026	64.89	65.94	64.72	65.22	3.41M
Aug 17, 2026	66.70	66.70	64.30	64.41	3.56M
Aug 14, 2026	66.17	67.61	65.85	67.47	2.27M
Aug 13, 2026	67.76	67.84	65.72	66.04	3.54M
Aug 12, 2026	64.49	67.43	64.12	67.07	3.24M
Aug 11, 2026	67.72	67.86	64.74	64.88	2.44M
Aug 10, 2026	66.32	67.67	65.92	66.57	3.72M
Aug 07, 2026	64.07	66.52	63.95	65.77	3.53M
Aug 06, 2026	67.25	67.30	63.21	64.20	5.47M
Aug 05, 2026	64.21	68.38	63.80	66.99	7.03M
Aug 04, 2026	64.30	64.76	63.48	64.07	6.02M
Aug 03, 2026	61.84	63.79	61.22	63.76	6.85M
Jul 31, 2026	61.05	62.55	60.49	62.22	3.91M
Jul 30, 2026	61.40	62.04	59.83	60.84	7.26M
Jul 29, 2026	64.40	64.95	61.44	61.82	8.35M
Jul 28, 2026	59.51	64.92	56.67	63.91	12.25M
Jul 27, 2026	63.83	64.76	62.53	64.08	6.86M

Contact Details

St. Louis, MO 63105

United States

https://www.centene.com 314 725 4477

About Company

Centene Corporation operates as a managed care company that provides programs and services to under-insured families, and commercial organizations in the United States. It operates through four segments: Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, and Other. The Medicaid segment offers the temporary assistance for needy families; medicaid expansion; aged, blind, or disabled; and children's health insurance programs, as well as long-term services and supports; foster care; and medicare-medicaid plans. This segment also provides healthcare products and services. The Medicare segment offers special needs and medicare supplement, and prescription drug plans. The Commercial segment provides health insurance marketplace product for individual and commercial group. The Other segment operates clinical healthcare and pharmacies, as well as offers vision and dental, behavioral health, and centralized services. It provides services through primary and specialty care physicians, hospitals, behavioral health practitioners, and ancillary providers. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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Company Overview

Centene Corp. (NYSE:CNC) closed at $65.02 USD, gaining $0.88 (1.37%) from the previous close of $64.14. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $28.24 and $69.36. With a market capitalization of about $32.12 billion, Centene Corp. is classified as a large-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~1.10). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 4.94 million shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Centene Corp. operates in the Healthcare sector and the Medical - Healthcare Plans industry. Led by CEO Sarah London, the company employs approximately 61,100 people and listed since December 13, 2001. Centene Corporation operates as a managed care company that provides programs and services to under-insured families, and commercial organizations in the United States.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 3.2%, SMA50 0.93%, SMA200 8.7%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 53.34 (neutral), while the ATR of 1.63 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -34.98% below its high and over 71.21% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 3.08 million shares is below the 3-month average of 4.82 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Centene Corp. trades at a P/E ratio of -6.25, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.17 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.42 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 3.58, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Centene Corp. last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $575.09. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 43.85% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $2.51. The next quarter is forecast at $2.17. Next year's EPS is expected at $1.44. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 10 Strong Buy ratings, 9 Buy ratings, 33 Hold ratings, 2 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $80.00 to $33.00. The high target offers 23.04% upside. The low target suggests -49.25% downside. The mean target is $53.65. This offers -17.49% upside. Centene Corp. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended July 28, 2026, missed forecasts by 130.28%. The prior quarter beat by 51.12%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 15.08% in April 25, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Centene Corp. has 493.80 million shares outstanding. The public float is 458.71 million shares, elevated short interest at 3.12% of float. This equals 13.44 million shares. The short ratio is 2.63 days. Institutional investors hold 101.08% of the float. Insiders own 0.39%. NEIDORFF MICHAEL F holds 6.40 million shares, LONDON SARAH has 845.28 thousand shares and LAYTON BRENT D has 530.20 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 127.60 thousand shares across 2 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Centene generated $163.07B in revenue, or $311.36 per share. Gross margin was 21.24%, operating margin 1.95%, and net profit margin 2.03%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 3.90% and ROE at 12.79%.
On valuation metrics, Centene trades at a P/E of -6.25, P/S of 0.17 and P/B of 1.42. The current ratio is 1.15 and quick ratio is 1.15. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is -6.30 days , indicating it collects cash faster than it pays suppliers. Debt-to-equity is 0.71, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.61.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2024, Centene posted revenue of $163.07B, down slightly from $154.00B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $34.64B (margin 21.24%). Operating income was $3.18B (margin 1.9%). Net income was$3.31B (EPS $6.33).
The company ended the quarter with $19.65B in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $17.83B, and net debt of $636.00M. Total assets were $84.64B, with equity of $25.96B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $8.05B, free cash flow of $7.25B, and capital expenditures of - $799.00M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Centene Corp. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 0.8%, with price expected at $65.54 by September 03, 2026, within a range of $63.76 to $67.17 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 106.31%, reaching $134.14 by November 18, 2026, with a range of $133.18 to $135.09. 1-Year Outlook: Projected loss of -19.82%, with price at $52.13 by August 20, 2027, within a range of $47.38 to $56.41.

Key Takeaways

Centene Corp. (NYSE:CNC) shares are up 11.2% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Centene Corp. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of -6.25. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with the majority of ratings in Neutral territory and a mean price target of $68.41, suggesting 5.21% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (0.8% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (106.31% over three months), and a longer-term loss (-19.82% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Centene Corp. (CNC) stock price?

Centene Corp. (NYSE: CNC) stock price is $65.02 in the last trading session. During the trading session, CNC stock reached the peak price of $65.10 while $64.03 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in CNC stock occurred in the recent session was 1.37% while the dollar amount for the price change in CNC stock was $0.88.

CNC's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed CNC is part of Medical - Healthcare Plans industry that operates in the broader Healthcare sector. Centene Corp. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of CNC?

Mr. Brian Phillip LeClaire M.B.A., Ph.D.
Chief Information Officer
Mr. Kenneth John Fasola
Pres
Mr. Christopher Andrew Koster
Executive Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Ms. Jennifer Lynch Gilligan
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Michael Frederic Neidorff
Chairman (Leave of Absence)
Mr. David P. Thomas
Chief Executive Officer of Markets & Medicaid
Mr. James Elmer Murray
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Shannon Bagley
Executive Vice President & Chief Admin. Officer
Ms. Ashlee Knuckey
Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer
Ms. Sarah M. London
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Katie Nicole Casso
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Office & Corporation Controller
Mr. Brent Davis Layton
Pres & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Mark J. Brooks
Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Mr. Andrew Lynn Asher
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Shannon T. Susko
Senior Vice President & Chief Communications Officer

How CNC did perform over past 52-week?

CNC's closing price is 130.24% higher than its 52-week low of $28.24 where as its distance from 52-week high of $69.36 is -6.26%.

How many employees does CNC have?

Number of CNC employees currently stands at 61,100.

Link for CNC official website?

Official Website of CNC is: https://www.centene.com

How do I contact CNC?

CNC could be contacted at phone 314 725 4477 and can also be accessed through its website. CNC operates from 7700 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63105, United States.

How many shares of CNC are traded daily?

CNC stock volume for the day was 2.17M shares. The average number of CNC shares traded daily for last 3 months was 4.94M.

What is the market cap of CNC currently?

The market value of CNC currently stands at $32.12B with its latest stock price at $65.02 and 494M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	61100
Beta	1.09
Sales or Revenue	$163.07B
5Y Sales Change%	0.84%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Healthcare
Industry	Medical - Healthcare Plans

CNC Company Profile and Key Details

Centene

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