Centene Corp [NYSE: CNC] plunged by -$0.82 during the normal trading session on Friday and reaching a high of $34.78 during the day while it closed the day at $33.26.
Centene Corp stock has also gained 14.77% of its value over the past 7 days. However, CNC stock has declined by -39.94% in the 3 months of the year. Over the past six months meanwhile, it has lost -42.62% and lost -53.15% year-on date.
The market cap for CNC stock reached $16.33 billion, with 491.13 million shares outstanding and 484.77 million shares in the current float. Compared to the average trading volume of 16.98M shares, CNC reached a trading volume of 16822309 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here’s what leading stock market gurus have to say about Centene Corp [CNC]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for CNC shares is $31.81 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on CNC stock is a recommendation set at 2.55. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
Cantor Fitzgerald have made an estimate for Centene Corp shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Neutral, with their previous recommendation back on July 28, 2025. The new note on the price target was released on July 23, 2025, representing the official price target for Centene Corp stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $33, while TD Cowen analysts kept a Hold rating on CNC stock.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 0.60. Price to Free Cash Flow for CNC in the course of the last twelve months was 15.12.
CNC stock trade performance evaluation
Centene Corp [CNC] gain into the green zone at the end of the last week, gaining into a positive trend and gaining by 14.77. With this latest performance, CNC shares gained by 22.87% in over the last four-week period, additionally sinking by -42.62% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -45.10% in the past year of trading.
Centene Corp [CNC]: An insightful look at the core fundamentals
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Centene Corp [CNC] shares currently have an operating margin of 1.12%. Centene Corp’s Net Margin is presently recorded at 1.15%.
Centene Corp (CNC) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Centene Corp. ( CNC), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 7.50%, suggesting modest shareholder returns. The Return on Assets (ROA) is 2.42%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Centene Corp’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is 4.57%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Centene Corp (CNC) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Centene Corp’s (CNC) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 0.64%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Centene Corp (CNC) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Earnings per share (EPS) analysis for Centene Corp [CNC] stock
With the latest financial reports released by the company, Centene Corp posted 1.62/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at 1.41/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company surpassed the estimates by a Surprise Factor of 0.21. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for CNC. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for Centene Corp go to -12.35%.
Centene Corp [CNC]: Institutional Ownership
There are presently around $99.27%, or 99.73%% of CNC stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of CNC stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 60.72 million shares, which is approximately 11.4647%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 47.44 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$3.15 billion in CNC stocks shares; and BLACKROCK INC., currently with $$2.33 billion in CNC stock with ownership which is approximately 6.6239%.
