CNC stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Centene Corporation currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $71.67 — +6.9% versus the last price of $67.07. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
CNC historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in CNC.
CNC annual returns by year
Congress trading in CNC
13 members of Congress have disclosed trading CNC — 23 purchases and 11 sales worth an estimated $411,581. Most recent disclosure: Aug 5, 2025.
See who in Congress traded CNC →Insider activity in CNC
CNC's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 1 sale ($5.2M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jun 10, 2026.
| Jun 10, 2026 | Burdick Kenneth A | Director | Sell | $5.2M |
About Centene Corporation
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.
CNC Key Statistics
CNC in plain English
- ROE (-20.36%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Negative means it's currently losing money on that equity.
- Profit margin (-2.83%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend — CNC doesn't pay a meaningful dividend; the return here comes from the share price, not cash payouts.
CNC stock: frequently asked questions
What is Centene Corporation's stock price today?
Centene Corporation (CNC) last traded at $67.07 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $26.23 and $69.36.
Is CNC stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on CNC is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $71.67 — about +6.9% versus the current price of $67.07. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in CNC 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Centene Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $1,964 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 96%, or 7.0% per year.
Does CNC pay a dividend?
No — Centene Corporation does not currently pay a meaningful dividend. Returns for shareholders come from changes in the share price.
Do members of Congress trade CNC stock?
Yes — 13 members of Congress have disclosed trades in CNC under the STOCK Act, totaling 23 purchases and 11 sales worth an estimated $411,581.
What is Centene Corporation's ticker symbol?
Centene Corporation trades under the ticker symbol CNC on the NYSE.
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