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Centene Corporation CNC
Healthcare - Medical - Healthcare Plans - NYSE - US
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$ 61.35
-0.937 %
$ 30.4 B
Market Cap
9.72
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CNC stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 61.4 USD, Centene Corporation is HIDDEN

CNC Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CNC stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 61.4 USD, Centene Corporation is HIDDEN

CNC Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CNC stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 61.4 USD, Centene Corporation is HIDDEN

CNC Intrinsic Value
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2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart CNC

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1M 3%
6M -13%
1Y -22%
3Y -43%
5Y -8%
All
$74.0$74.0$72.0$72.0$70.0$70.0$68.0$68.0$66.0$66.0$64.0$64.0$62.0$62.0$60.0$60.0$58.0$58.0$56.0$56.0$54.0$54.015 Oct15 OctNov '24Nov '2415 Nov15 NovDec '24Dec '2415 Dec15 DecJan '25Jan '2515 Jan15 JanFeb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 MarApr '25Apr '25
FINANCIALS
163 B REVENUE
5.89%
Growth Rates
1Year 5.89%
3Years 8.98%
5Years 16.92%
7Years 18.96%
10Years 25.70%
3.18 B OPERATING INCOME
8.36%
Growth Rates
1Year 8.36%
3Years -0.91%
5Years 12.26%
7Years 14.93%
10Years 21.21%
3.29 B NET INCOME
21.91%
Growth Rates
1Year 21.91%
3Years 35.09%
5Years 20.27%
7Years 22.23%
10Years 28.71%
154 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-98.09%
Growth Rates
1Year -98.09%
3Years -66.79%
5Years -36.43%
7Years -27.68%
10Years -18.72%
-1.05 B INVESTING CASH FLOW
11.67%
Growth Rates
1Year 11.67%
3Years 31.68%
5Years 7.24%
7Years 2.60%
10Years -2.18%
-2.41 B FINANCING CASH FLOW
-45.11%
Growth Rates
1Year -45.11%
3Years -40.38%
5Years -6.22%
7Years -62.05%
10Years -29.39%
40.8 B REVENUE
-2.90%
Growth Rates
1Year 5.89%
3Years 8.98%
5Years 16.92%
7Years 18.96%
10Years 25.70%
175 M OPERATING INCOME
-73.68%
Growth Rates
1Year 8.36%
3Years -0.91%
5Years 12.26%
7Years 14.93%
10Years 21.21%
275 M NET INCOME
-61.27%
Growth Rates
1Year 21.91%
3Years 35.09%
5Years 20.27%
7Years 22.23%
10Years 28.71%
-587 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
39.98%
Growth Rates
1Year -98.09%
3Years -66.79%
5Years -36.43%
7Years -27.68%
10Years -18.72%
102 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
112.16%
Growth Rates
1Year 11.67%
3Years 31.68%
5Years 7.24%
7Years 2.60%
10Years -2.18%
-13 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
98.96%
Growth Rates
1Year -45.11%
3Years -40.38%
5Years -6.22%
7Years -62.05%
10Years -29.39%
Balance Sheet Centene Corporation
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Current Assets 38 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 16.7 B
Receivables 19.7 B
Other Current Assets 1.6 B
Non-Current Assets 44.4 B
Long-Term Investments 17.4 B
PP&E 2.07 B
Other Non-Current Assets 25 B
20.24 %23.91 %21.14 %30.26 %Total Assets$82.4b
Current Liabilities 34.3 B
Accounts Payable 13 B
Short-Term Debt 268 M
Other Current Liabilities 21 B
Non-Current Liabilities 21.7 B
Long-Term Debt 19.2 B
Other Non-Current Liabilities 2.51 B
23.27 %37.50 %34.26 %4.49 %Total Liabilities$55.9b
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Centene Corporation
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Revenue 163 B
Cost Of Revenue 128 B
Gross Profit 34.6 B
Operating Expenses 31.5 B
Operating Income 3.18 B
Other Expenses -119 M
Net Income 3.29 B
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RATIOS
21.24% GROSS MARGIN
21.24%
Averages
1Year 21.24%
3Years 17.75%
5Years 15.64%
7Years 14.87%
10Years 14.18%
1.95% OPERATING MARGIN
1.95%
Averages
1Year 1.95%
3Years 2.12%
5Years 2.35%
7Years 2.36%
10Years 2.52%
2.03% NET MARGIN
2.03%
Averages
1Year 2.03%
3Years 1.54%
5Years 1.46%
7Years 1.51%
10Years 1.52%
12.51% ROE
12.51%
Averages
1Year 12.51%
3Years 9.32%
5Years 8.00%
7Years 8.40%
10Years 9.69%
4.01% ROA
4.01%
Averages
1Year 4.01%
3Years 2.92%
5Years 2.62%
7Years 2.75%
10Years 3.07%
5.07% ROIC
5.07%
Averages
1Year 5.07%
3Years 4.74%
5Years 4.59%
7Years 4.66%
10Years 5.44%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Centene Corporation
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Net Income 3.29 B
Depreciation & Amortization 1.24 B
Capital Expenditures -644 M
Stock-Based Compensation 212 M
Change in Working Capital -4.52 B
Others 255 M
Free Cash Flow -490 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Centene Corporation
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for CNC of $86.6 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $72 to a high of $97 .
CNC Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
72 USD 17.36%
CNC Average Price Target Wall Street Target
86.6 USD 41.16%
CNC Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
97 USD 58.11%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Centene Corporation
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7. News
5 S&P 500 Stocks Unscathed by the Market Mayhem The S&P 500 shed about $2.4 trillion in market cap in yesterday's trading session. Still, stocks like LW, CNC, KR, FSLR and AWK showed strength. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Strength Seen in Centene (CNC): Can Its 5.9% Jump Turn into More Strength? Centene (CNC) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might help the stock continue moving higher in the near term. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Will Centene (CNC) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? Centene (CNC) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
3 HMO Stocks to Watch Amid Nurse Shortages, High Tech Costs The Medical-HMO industry rides on steady premium flows resulting from a growing customer base and contract wins. However, industry headwinds like elevated technology costs and workforce shortages remain concerns. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Centene & HMHB Hawaii Expand Partnership for Maternal Care CNC's Ohana Health Plan and HMHB Hawaii expand maternal care, enhancing support for mothers and babies through strategic investment and community partnerships. zacks.com - 3 weeks ago
'Ohana Health Plan and Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii Extend Partnership to Improve Maternal and Child Health Outcomes The $500,000 cumulative capital investment provides an all-inclusive maternal and child health program HONOLULU , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Ohana Health Plan, a leading provider of government-sponsored managed care services in Hawaii and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE: CNC), today announced an additional $300,000 investment to Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii  (HMHB Hawaii). The funding will expand 'Ohana Health Plan's "Mana 'Ohana" partnership program with HMHB Hawaii. prnewswire.com - 3 weeks ago
These 2 Medical Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now. zacks.com - 3 weeks ago
Centene: A Leader In Government-Sponsored Insurance And Its Prospects Centene's business transformation and strategic focus on core segments have led to increased operational marginality, despite losing 3.3 million Medicaid customers in 2024. I assign a "Buy" rating to Centene, with a fair valuation of $73 per share, indicating a 27% potential increase from the current price. The company's competitive advantage lies in its focus on Medicaid and Medicare, but it faces risks from regulatory changes and strong competition. seekingalpha.com - 3 weeks ago
'Ohana Health Plan Provides Scholarships for Aspiring Nurses at UH West O'ahu The $25,000 contribution will fund the pre-nursing pathway program for students HONOLULU , March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  'Ohana Health Plan , a leading provider of government-sponsored managed care services in Hawaiʻi and a Centene Corporation  company (NYSE: CNC), announced today a $25,000 contribution to the University of Hawaii Foundation for the 'Ohana Health Plan Pre-Nursing Scholarship at the University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu. The purpose of the ʻOhana Health Plan Pre-Nursing Scholarship - UH West Oʻahu  is to assist students enrolled in the pre-nursing program  at UH West O'ahu, with funds to be used for costs associated with attendance (e.g. prnewswire.com - 3 weeks ago
Looking for Stocks with Positive Earnings Momentum? Check Out These 2 Medical Names The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now. zacks.com - 3 weeks ago
5 Broker-Preferred Stocks to Monitor Amid Tariff-Induced Volatility Investors should keep an eye on stocks like Air Canada, Enerflex, AutoNation, Centene and CVS Health for high returns. zacks.com - 4 weeks ago
CENTENE CORPORATION TO HOST 2025 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS EARNINGS CALL ST. LOUIS , March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that it will release its 2025 first quarter financial results at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET on Friday, April 25, 2025, and host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
8. Profile Summary

Centene Corporation CNC

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Medical - Healthcare Plans
MARKET CAP $ 30.4 B
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description Centene Corporation operates as a multi-national healthcare enterprise that provides programs and services to under-insured and uninsured individuals in the United States. Its Managed Care segment offers health plan coverage to individuals through government subsidized programs, including Medicaid, the State children's health insurance program, long-term services and support, foster care, and medicare-medicaid plans, which cover dually eligible individuals, as well as aged, blind, or disabled programs. Its health plans include primary and specialty physician care, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, emergency and urgent care, prenatal care, laboratory and X-ray, home-based primary care, transportation assistance, vision care, dental care, telehealth, immunization, specialty pharmacy, therapy, social work, nurse advisory, and care coordination services, as well as prescriptions and limited over-the-counter drugs, medical equipment, and behavioral health and abuse services. This segment also offers various individual, small group, and large group commercial healthcare products to employers and directly to members. The company's Specialty Services segment provides pharmacy benefits management services; nurse advice line and after-hours support services; vision and dental services, as well as staffing services to correctional systems and other government agencies; and services to Military Health System eligible beneficiaries. This segment offers its services and products to state programs, correctional facilities, healthcare organizations, employer groups, and other commercial organizations. The company provides its services through primary and specialty care physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers. Centene Corporation was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Contact Centene Plaza, Saint Louis, MO, 63105 https://www.centene.com
IPO Date Dec. 13, 2001
Employees 60500
Officers Ms. Katie Nicole Casso Senior Vice President of Finance, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Kenneth John Fasola Advisor Mr. Brian Phillip LeClaire M.B.A., Ph.D. Chief Information Officer Ms. Tanya M. McNally Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer Mr. Andrew Lynn Asher Chief Financial Officer Ms. Ashlee Knuckey Chief Risk, Ethics & Compliance Officer Ms. Susan R. Smith Chief Operating Officer Mr. Christopher Andrew Koster Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary Ms. Jennifer Lynch Gilligan Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Ms. Sarah M. London Chief Executive Officer & Director