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Centene Corporation (CNC)

NYSE

$37.83

$-1.92

(-4.81%)

Centene Corporation (CNC) Live Price Chart

Page last updated: 2026-02-06 13:50:00

Key Market Data

Market Cap	$18.59B
Open	$35.67
High	$98.53
Low	$3.27
Previous Close	$39.92
Price Change	$-1.92
Percentage Change	-4.81%
Volume	145K

Centene Corporation (CNC) Stock Price Today

Centene Corporation (CNC) is currently trading at $37.83 as of 2026-02-06 13:50:00, reflecting a -4.81% move ($-1.92) from the previous close.

In the short term, the stock has returned -1,937.34% over the past four weeks. Over the last 12 months, Centene Corporation has recorded a -35.48% price change, indicating a weak performance relative to the broader market.

Centene Corporation (CNC) 7-Day Stock Price Changes

Over the past seven days, Centene Corporation has traded within a short-term range shaped by market sentiment in the HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS sector. During this period, the stock moved from its previous closing price of $42.67 to the latest recorded price of $37.83, reflecting an intraday change of -4.81%. Daily movements highlight shifts in trading volume (145,242), investor positioning, and reactions to macroeconomic updates.

From a momentum standpoint, CNC has delivered a -1,937.34% return over the past month and a -35.48% change in the last 12 months, indicating a weak trend relative to its broader sector peers.

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What is Centene Corporation (CNC)?

Centene is a managed care organization that focuses on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 22 million medical members as of December 2024, mostly in Medicaid (about 60% of membership), the individual exchanges (about 20%), and Medicare (about 5%). The company also has a military contract and provides Medicare Part D pharmaceutical plans.

Centene Corporation Information

Industry	HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS
Employees	60,500
Sector	HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS
Company Website	https://www.centene.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1.What is the current share price of Centene Corporation?

The latest trading price for Centene Corporation (Common Stock) is $ 37.83, compared with a previous closing price of $ 39.92. That means the stock has moved -4.81% so far today. Intraday price updates and recent trading activity for CNC can be tracked on the live chart and quote section on this page.

2.Is Centene Corporation stock going up or down?

Looking at recent performances, CNC has returned -1,937.34% over the past month, +49.82% over the last six months and -35.48% over the past year. These figures capture share-price changes only, not the impact of dividends. Together they describe weak price momentum for Centene Corporation stock, but keep in mind that past returns do not guarantee future results.

3.Where does CNC currently sit relative to its 52-week high and low?

In the most recent 52-week period, Centene Corporation has traded between a low of $ 25.08 and a high of $ 66.03. This 52-week range helps show where today's share price sits relative to its recent highs and lows, and is often used by investors to judge stock volatility, potential support and resistance levels, and whether CNC is currently nearer the top or the bottom of its one-year trading band.

4.How is Centene Corporation classified by sector and industry?

Centene Corporation is classified in the HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS sector, within the HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS industry group and the HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS industry. In practice, this means Centene Corporation is grouped with companies that face similar end-markets, competitive dynamics and regulatory environments. For investors, knowing CNC's sector and industry classification helps when building diversified portfolios, comparing Centene Corporation with direct peers, and understanding how stock-specific risks such as -- may be influenced by broader trends in the HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS sector and HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS industry.

5.Where is Centene Corporation listed and how large is it by market value?

Centene Corporation is listed on the NYSE stock exchange in United States. Based on a market capitalization of $ 18.59B, the company is classified as a Large-cap stock. Market cap gives a quick sense of Centene Corporation's size and importance in the equity market and is often used by investors and index providers when constructing portfolios or benchmarks.

6.What does CNC's EPS tell investors about its profitability?

Trailing-twelve-month EPS of $ -10.76 summarises how much profit Centene Corporation has generated per share over the last year. Rising EPS over time can signal improving profitability or effective share repurchases, while flat or declining EPS may point to slower growth or margin pressure. EPS is a key input into valuation metrics such as P/E and is often monitored closely around earnings announcements.

7.How can I track Centene Corporation's financial performance over time?

To follow Centene Corporation's financial performance, investors typically review its quarterly and annual reports, which include detailed income statements, balance sheets and cash-flow statements. Combining these filings with key market data shown on this page—such as share price trends, P/E and dividend yield—provides a more complete view of how CNC is performing and how the market is responding.

8.When is Centene Corporation expected to report earnings?

Centene Corporation's next scheduled earnings release is currently expected on -- (the date may be updated by the company). Earnings announcements often act as important catalysts for CNC, as they provide updated information on revenue, profitability and management's outlook.

9.What usually comes out in Centene Corporation's earnings reports?

Centene Corporation's earnings reports typically include headline figures such as revenue, net income and EPS, along with commentary on segment performance, margins, cash flow and guidance for future periods. Investors compare these results with market expectations and prior periods to assess whether CNC is meeting, beating or missing expectations.

10.How can I stay informed about Centene Corporation's results and guidance?

You can stay up to date on Centene Corporation by reviewing its quarterly earnings releases, listening to or reading transcripts of earnings calls, and following company news and filings. Pairing this fundamental information with the price and return data for CNC on this page helps you see how new information is being reflected in the stock.

11.Does Centene Corporation pay a regular cash dividend to its shareholders?

Centene Corporation Paying. Based on the latest information, the stock has an indicated annual cash dividend of $ 0.04 per share and a current dividend yield of 0.0010 at the recent share price. Dividends are typically paid --, although the board can change the dividend policy at any time. Income-focused investors often monitor CNC's dividend level, payment frequency and any announcements about future dividends when assessing the stock's appeal as a dividend-paying investment.

12.What are the current dividend yield and dividend payout ratio for CNC?

Based on the latest earnings data, CNC has a dividend yield of 0.0010 and a dividend payout ratio of -0.0035. The dividend yield shows how much cash return an investor receives from dividends each year relative to the current share price, helping assess whether Centene Corporation is an attractive income stock. The dividend payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings Centene Corporation distributes to shareholders as dividends versus how much it retains to reinvest in the business, which is an important indicator of dividend sustainability and room for future dividend growth.

13.What kind of business is Centene Corporation?

Centene Corporation is a publicly traded company in the HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS industry within the HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS sector. It generates revenue from products and services related to this core business area, and investors can find a detailed description of its operations, strategy and geographic exposure in the company's annual report and other regulatory filings.

14.How is CNC valued in terms of P/E ratio and EPS?

Centene Corporation currently trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of --, based on trailing-twelve-month earnings per share (EPS) of $ -10.76. P/E is calculated by dividing the share price by EPS and shows how much investors are paying today for each unit of Centene Corporation's earnings. Comparing CNC's P/E and EPS to those of other HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS companies can help investors judge whether its valuation looks rich or attractive.

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