Centene Corporation
CNCNYSEHealthcareHealthcare Plans
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $34.92B
- P/E (TTM)
- -
- Forward P/E
- -
- Dividend yield
- -
- 52-week range
- $31.63$71.21
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 4.43M
Centene (CNC) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $70.11 - $71.32 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $71.21 |
| 52-Week Low | $31.63 |
| Open | $70.95 |
| Volume (last close) | 4.31M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 4.43M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 202.94B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | -5.10B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 8.95B |
| EPS (TTM) | −$10.32 |
| Profit Margin | -2.51% |
| Operating Margin | 0.54% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -22.60% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.71 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Market Cap | 34.92B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 497.64M |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.17 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.55 |
| EV/EBITDA | -12.83 |
| 50-Day MA | $65.54 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $54.43 |
| 1-Year Change | +107.33% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Centene at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Centene (CNC) has a market capitalization of $34.92B. The stock trades at 0.2× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it lost $5.10B on revenue of $202.94B and generated $8.95B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 8.7% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $24.15B in cash and securities against $16.11B of debt, a net cash position of $8.05B.
Centene does not currently pay a dividend.
The share price is up 107.3% over the past year. At $70.17 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits near the top of its 52-week range of $31.63 to $71.21, above its 200-day moving average of $54.43.
Based on 23 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $72.92, 3.9% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Centene
What is the current stock price for CNC?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, CNC stock trades at $70.17. The 52-week range is $31.63–$71.21, with a day range of $70.11–$71.32.
What is the P/E ratio for CNC?
The P/E ratio (Price-to-Earnings) for CNC is shown in the Key Statistics section. This valuation metric helps compare Centene Corporation to industry peers.
Does CNC pay dividends?
Centene does not currently pay a regular dividend. It reported a net loss over the trailing twelve months, so it has no earnings to distribute. Check the Dividends tab for historical dividend information.
What do analysts recommend for CNC?
Based on ratings from 23 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for CNC is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $72.92, a 3.9% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $70.17.
What is the market cap of CNC?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Centene's market capitalization is $34.92B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Centene operates in the Healthcare sector within the Healthcare Plans industry.