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Centene Corporation (CNC) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Centene Corporation stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 12 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 12 unique analysts
(14 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence3.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$42.50
17.05% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest CNC Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

John Stansel
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$45.00 $41.00
Ann Hynes
Mizuho
HoldMaintains
$47.00 $41.00
Ricky Goldwasser
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$38.00 $45.00
Stephen Wright
MarketWatch Contributors
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Stephen Baxter
Wells Fargo
HoldMaintains
$43.00 $44.00
George Hill
Deutsche Bank
HoldMaintains
$32.00 $39.00
Ryan Langston
TD Cowen
HoldMaintains
$34.00 $38.00
Jason Cassorla
Guggenheim
HoldMaintains
-
Sarah James
Cantor Fitzgerald
HoldReiterates
$41.00 $41.00
Michael Wiederhorn
Oppenheimer
BuyMaintains
$45.00
Sarah James
Cantor Fitzgerald
HoldMaintains
$41.00
Kevin Fischbeck
BofA Securities
SellReiterates
$32.00
Lance Wilkes
Bernstein
BuyMaintains
$59.00
Ann Hynes
Mizuho
HoldMaintains
$47.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for CNC?

The analyst consensus rating for CNC is "Hold" based on 12 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for CNC?

The average 12-month price target for CNC is $42.50, representing an upside of 17.0% from the current price of $36.31.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.