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Centene Corp (CNC) Stock

Centene Corp Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Centene Corp (CNC), a prominent company in the healthcare sector within the healthcare plans industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $36.94. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $25.08 and $73.50. This places the current price at 50.3% of its 52-week high and 47.3% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 793. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 73.36, suggesting overbought conditions. The stock is currently trading above its 50-day moving average of $29.73 by 24.25%. Similarly, it is below its 200-day moving average of $49.93 by 26.02%. The MACD histogram is 0.37, indicating bullish momentum (MACD Line: 1.55, Signal Line: 1.18). There is currently 1 active alert set for CNC by users.

Market Cap

$18.08B

52-Week High

$73.50

-49.74% from high

52-Week Low

$25.08

+47.29% from low

Avg Daily Volume

13,450,236

100-day average

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

8.94

Below market average

Forward P/E

10.07

Earnings expected to decline

PEG Ratio

1.04

Reasonably valued

Price to Book

0.64

EV/EBITDA

3.80

EPS (TTM)

$4.12

Price to Sales

0.11

Beta

0.48

Less volatile than market

How is CNC valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Centene Corp trades at a P/E ratio of 8.94, which is below the market average of approximately 20. This lower valuation could indicate the market has modest growth expectations, or it might represent an undervalued opportunity if the fundamentals are strong. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 10.07 is higher than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. The PEG ratio of 1.04 indicates reasonable value when growth is considered.
What is CNC's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.48, Centene Corp is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 0.64 indicates the stock trades below its accounting value, which could signal value or distress.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

1.29%

Operating Margin

-0.95%

Return on Equity

7.44%

Return on Assets

2.59%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

16.60%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

21.80%

How profitable and efficient is CNC's business model?
Centene Corp achieves a profit margin of 1.29%, meaning it retains $1.29 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This relatively low margin suggests the company operates in a competitive environment or high-cost industry where profitability is challenging. The operating margin of -0.95% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 7.44% and ROA at 2.59%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
What are CNC's recent growth trends?
Centene Corp's revenue grew by 16.60% year-over-year, showing steady progress in growing the business. This positive trajectory indicates the company maintains competitive positioning in its markets. Earnings increased by 21.80% year-over-year, outpacing revenue growth through improved margins. These growth metrics should be evaluated against HEALTHCARE PLANS industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

491.13M

Book Value/Share

$55.80

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is CNC's market capitalization and position?
Centene Corp has a market capitalization of $18.08B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 491.13M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the HEALTHCARE PLANS industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does CNC's price compare to its book value?
Centene Corp's book value per share is $55.80, while the current stock price is $36.94, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.66. Trading below book value can indicate the market perceives challenges ahead, or it might represent a value opportunity if the assets are quality and earnings can recover. Value investors often screen for P/B ratios below 1.0. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$33.94

8.12% downside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

0

Buy

4

Hold

13

Sell

0

Strong Sell

1

How reliable are analyst predictions for CNC?
18 analysts cover CNC with 22% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The bearish sentiment could create opportunity if analysts are wrong. The consensus target of $33.94 implies -8.1% downside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on CNC?
Current analyst recommendations:04 Buy, 13 Hold, 01 Strong Sell. The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Oct 3, 2025, 08:20 AM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

73.36

Overbought

50-Day Moving Average

$29.73

24.25% above MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$49.93

-26.02% below MA-200

MACD Line

1.55

MACD Signal

1.18

MACD Histogram

0.37

Bullish

What does CNC's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for CNC is currently 73.36, indicating the stock is in overbought territory (above 70). This suggests strong recent buying pressure that may be unsustainable. While overbought conditions can persist in strong trends, traders often watch for RSI divergences or a drop below 70 as potential sell signals. Combined with the price being above the 50-day moving average, this confirms bullish conditions.
How should traders interpret CNC's MACD and moving average crossovers?
MACD analysis shows the MACD line at 1.55 above the signal line at 1.18, with histogram at 0.37. This bullish crossover suggests upward momentum is building. The 50-day MA ($29.73) is below the 200-day MA ($49.93), forming a death cross pattern that often warns of extended weakness. Price is currently between the MAs, suggesting transition.

Indicators last updated: Oct 3, 2025, 04:40 PM

Active Alerts

Alert Condition
Price falls below
Threshold
$30.00
Created
Oct 3, 2025, 08:19 AM

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