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Centene Corporation

Centene Corporation

CNCNYSEHealthcare● Active
$64.82
+$2.49(+3.99%)
Market Cap$32.0B
P/E Ratio
52W High$65.2
52W Low$25.08
Overview

Centene Corporation (CNC) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target

Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.

cnc · stock forecast · 43 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026

Analyst Rating & Consensus

Based on 43 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months

SellBuy

Buy

43 analysts

consensus

Rating Breakdown

Strong Buy
0
Buy
27
Hold
15
Sell
1
Strong Sell
0
Total: 43 · Buy rate: 62.8%

12-Month Price Target

High

$80.00

Consensus

$59.00

-8.3% upside

Low

$39.00

Median: $60 · Last Close: $64.37

The Centene Corporation (CNC) analyst consensus is Buy, based on ratings from 43 Wall Street analysts over the past 3 months. The average 12-month CNC price target is $59.00, representing -8.3% upside from the current price of $64.37.

12-Month Price Target Forecast

Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone

Historical priceConsensus $59 (-8.3%)

Consensus Target

$59.00

-8.3% upside

High Target

$80

24.3%

Low Target

$39

-39.4%

Current Price

$64.37

as of today

Based on analyst price targets, the CNC stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $39 to $80. The consensus CNC price forecast of $59.00 implies -8.3% upside from the current price of $64.37.

Short-Term Price Prediction

Bull

Algorithmically generated · Updated daily

DatePredicted PriceChange
2026-06-09$66.573.41%

1-day model range: $66.1–$67.03. Peak: $67.03 (+3.41%).

Long-Term Stock Price Prediction

⚠️ Long-term projections are hidden until 252 trading days of history (IPO / limited listing). Short-term tab may still show model output.

Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis

14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency

Market Sentiment

BULLISH

Based on 14 technical indicators

93%7%0%
13Buy
1Neutral
0Sell
RSI (14)66.7Neutral
MACDBULLISH

Refreshes daily from EOD close

Moving Averages · CNC · Jun 8, 2026

Simple Moving Average (SMA)
MA 5$61.79BUY
MA 10$60.55BUY
MA 20$59.48BUY
MA 50$49.09BUY
MA 100$44.96BUY
MA 200$40.67BUY
Current $CNC · Price above MA = BUY signal
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
EMA 5$62.32BUY
EMA 10$61.04BUY
EMA 20$58.67BUY
EMA 50$52.30BUY
EMA 100$47.06BUY
EMA 200$41.77BUY
Current $CNC · Price above MA = BUY signal
How we calculate: Technical sentiment is derived from 14 indicators — SMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), EMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), RSI(14), and MACD(12,26,9) — calculated from historical EOD price data. BUY = current price above MA; SELL = below. 14 TA signals + historical EOD price data · Updated daily. Independent of analyst consensus data. Not investment advice.

Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades

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B of A Securities2026-06-04
Maintains
BuyBuy
Morgan Stanley2026-06-04
Maintains
Equal WeightEqual Weight
Truist Securities2026-06-01
Maintains
BuyBuy
Barclays2026-05-26
Maintains
OverweightOverweight
UBS2026-05-22
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
B of A Securities2026-05-21
Maintains
BuyBuy
Mizuho2026-05-20
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
Deutsche Bank2026-05-20
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HoldBuy
TD Cowen2026-05-04
Maintains
HoldHold
Wells Fargo2026-05-01
Maintains
Equal WeightEqual Weight

Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Centene Corporation (CNC) stock. Of the recent 394 rating actions, 32 were upgrades and 37 were downgrades. 43 analysts currently cover CNC.

Analyst Recommendation Trends

Buy ratings12↑ +1
Hold ratings11
Sell ratings00

CNC analyst recommendation trends show increasing buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 1 to 2 per month.

Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates

Revenue This Year

$191.1B

↓ 3.6% YoY

Revenue Next Year

$191.2B

↑ 0.0% YoY

EPS This Year

$3.48

EPS Next Year

$4.50

↑ 29.2% YoY

EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated

Reported EPSHistorical estimateAnalyst forecast (future)

Analysts forecast CNC EPS of $3.48 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 12 analysts. The CNC revenue forecast is $191.1B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.

About Forecast & Price Prediction

The CNC stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 43 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus CNC price target is $59.00 (-8.3% upside), with an analyst consensus of Buy.

The CNC short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $66.57 (+3.41%).

Centene Corporation trades on NYSE under the ticker CNC. The CNC stock outlook for 2027 is broadly positive, supported by a Buy consensus among 63% of covering analysts.

FAQ answers synthesize analyst targets, estimates, and on-page model outputs where shown.

Frequently asked questions

CNC forecast · 8 questions

According to 43 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month CNC price target is $59.00, with a high forecast of $80.00 and a low of $39.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies -8.3% potential upside from the current price of $64.37.

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· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)

⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.