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Centene (CNC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CNC Stock Forecast

Centene (CNC) stock forecast, based on 44 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $68.29, with a high of $80.00 and a low of $39.00. This represents a 6.55% increase from the last price of $64.09.

$35 $44 $53 $62 $71 $80 High: $80 Avg: $68.29 Low: $39 Last Closed Price: $64.09

CNC Stock Rating

Centene stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 44 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 27 Buy (61.36%), 16 Hold (36.36%), 1 Sell (2.27%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 44 1 16 27 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CNC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCentene6.55%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 15.45%
IndustryHealthcare Plans Stocks14.58%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts11144
Avg Price Target$79.00$74.64$56.66
Last Closing Price$64.09$64.09$64.09
Upside/Downside23.26%16.46%-11.59%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 2627111-21
Aug, 2626121-21
Jul, 2616131-21
Jun, 2616121-20
May, 2625121-20
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Aug 18, 2026UBS$79.00$64.4322.61%23.26%
Aug 11, 2026John StaszakArgus Research$80.00$66.5620.19%24.82%
Aug 03, 2026Bernstein$79.00$62.3726.66%23.26%
Aug 03, 2026Stifel Nicolaus$79.00$62.2226.97%23.26%
Jul 29, 2026Erin WrightMorgan Stanley$66.00$62.275.99%2.98%
Jul 29, 2026Robert W. Baird$66.00$64.023.09%2.98%
Jul 29, 2026Andrew MokBarclays$80.00$64.0224.96%24.82%
Jul 14, 2026David MacDonaldTruist Financial$78.00$68.2914.22%21.70%
Jul 13, 2026Wells Fargo$69.00$67.352.45%7.66%
Jul 07, 2026Sarah JamesRaymond James$75.00$66.0513.55%17.02%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Sep 11, 2026H.C. WainwrightBuyBuyhold
Aug 03, 2026BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 29, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 14, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Jul 07, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightOverweighthold
Jun 23, 2026RBC CapitalSector Performinitialise
Jun 16, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jun 15, 2026KeyBancSelldowngrade
Jun 11, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightOverweighthold
May 26, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-15 $-9 $-3 $3 $9 $15 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.31$2.09$4.97$6.33$-13.61---
Avg Forecast$5.12$5.73$6.58$6.84$7.21$8.00$9.00$11.61
High Forecast$5.31$5.90$6.67$6.86$7.46$8.89$9.85$12.04
Low Forecast$4.91$5.59$6.53$6.78$5.72$6.49$8.19$11.31
Surprise %-54.88%-63.53%-24.47%-7.46%-288.77%---

Revenue Forecast

$100B $170B $240B $310B $380B $450B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$125.98B$144.55B$154.00B$163.07B$194.78B---
Avg Forecast$126.05B$144.42B$150.81B$161.39B$169.32B$173.29B$180.04B$397.48B
High Forecast$129.53B$147.82B$152.45B$163.26B$170.07B$173.65B$180.35B$408.72B
Low Forecast$122.09B$141.69B$149.95B$160.46B$168.77B$172.93B$179.74B$389.57B
Surprise %-0.05%0.08%2.11%1.04%15.03%---

Net Income Forecast

$-10B $-6B $-2B $2B $6B $10B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.35B$1.20B$2.70B$3.31B$-6.67B---
Avg Forecast$1.26B$1.92B$2.70B$3.72B$3.60B$4.20B$4.92B$6.34B
High Forecast$1.76B$2.36B$3.33B$3.74B$4.07B$4.85B$5.37B$6.57B
Low Forecast$772.88M$1.47B$2.08B$3.70B$3.12B$3.54B$4.47B$6.17B
Surprise %6.57%-37.29%--11.14%-285.59%---

CNC Forecast FAQ

Is Centene stock a buy?

Centene stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 44 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 27 Buy, 16 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Centene is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Centene's price target?

Centene's price target, set by 44 Wall Street analysts, averages $68.29 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $39 at the low end to $80 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.55% change from the previous closing price of $64.09.

How does Centene stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Centene's stock forecast shows a 6.55% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (15.45%) and underperforming the healthcare plans stocks industry (14.58%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Centene over the past three months?

  • September 2026: 9.52% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 52.38% Hold, 4.76% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 9.52% Strong Buy, 28.57% Buy, 57.14% Hold, 4.76% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • July 2026: 4.76% Strong Buy, 28.57% Buy, 61.90% Hold, 4.76% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Centene’s EPS forecast?

Centene's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $8, marking a -158.78% decrease from the reported $-13.61 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $9 in 2027, and $11.61 in 2028.

What is Centene’s revenue forecast?

Centene's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $173.29B, reflecting a -11.03% decrease from the reported $194.78B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $180.04B, and $397.48B for 2028.

What is Centene’s net income forecast?

Centene's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $4.2B, representing a -162.92% decrease from the reported $-6.673B in 2025. Projections indicate $4.92B in 2027, and $6.34B in 2028.