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Centene (CNC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CNC Stock Forecast

Centene (CNC) stock forecast, based on 43 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $42.00, with a high of $45.00 and a low of $38.00. This represents a 3.78% increase from the last price of $40.47.

$35 $44 $53 $62 $71 $80 High: $45 Avg: $42 Low: $38 Last Closed Price: $40.47

CNC Stock Rating

Centene stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 43 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 23 Buy (53.49%), 18 Hold (41.86%), 2 Sell (4.65%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 43 0 2 18 23 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CNC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCentene3.78%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 15.45%
IndustryHealthcare Plans Stocks14.06%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts11116
Avg Price Target$45.00$41.18$42.94
Last Closing Price$40.47$40.47$40.47
Upside/Downside11.19%1.75%6.10%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Dec, 2513141120
Nov, 2513141120
Oct, 25-413-118
Sep, 25-413-118
Aug, 25-414-119
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Nov 21, 2025Bernstein$45.00$34.8329.20%11.19%
Nov 04, 2025Andrew MokBarclays$44.00$34.5027.54%8.72%
Oct 30, 2025Truist Financial$45.00$35.6226.33%11.19%
Oct 30, 2025UBS$42.00$36.1216.28%3.78%
Oct 30, 2025Michael WiederhornOppenheimer$45.00$36.6822.68%11.19%
Oct 30, 2025Scott FidelGoldman Sachs$38.00$37.341.77%-6.10%
Oct 14, 2025Truist Financial$42.00$36.3615.51%3.78%
Oct 14, 2025Morgan Stanley$38.00$36.075.35%-6.10%
Oct 14, 2025Goldman Sachs$33.00$36.36-9.24%-18.46%
Oct 09, 2025Mizuho Securities$40.00$38.454.03%-1.16%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 21, 2025BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 31, 2025Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Oct 30, 2025OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 30, 2025UBSSellSellhold
Oct 29, 2025BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 14, 2025Goldman SachsNeutralSellinitialise
Jul 28, 2025Cantor FitzgeraldNeutraldowngrade
Jul 15, 2025OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 02, 2025UBSNeutraldowngrade
Oct 29, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$2 $4 $6 $8 $10 $12 $13 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.17$2.31$2.09$4.97$6.33----
Avg Forecast$5.00$5.12$5.73$6.58$6.84$7.21$8.00$9.00$11.61
High Forecast$5.18$5.31$5.90$6.67$6.86$7.46$8.89$9.85$12.04
Low Forecast$4.80$4.91$5.59$6.53$6.78$5.72$6.49$8.19$11.31
Surprise %-36.60%-54.88%-63.53%-24.47%-7.46%----

Revenue Forecast

$100B $170B $240B $310B $380B $450B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$111.11B$125.98B$144.55B$154.00B$163.07B----
Avg Forecast$111.33B$126.05B$144.42B$150.81B$161.39B$169.32B$173.29B$180.04B$397.48B
High Forecast$114.41B$129.53B$147.82B$152.45B$163.26B$170.07B$173.65B$180.35B$408.72B
Low Forecast$107.83B$122.09B$141.69B$149.95B$160.46B$168.77B$172.93B$179.74B$389.57B
Surprise %-0.20%-0.05%0.08%2.11%1.04%----

Net Income Forecast

$500M $2B $3B $4B $6B $7B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.81B$1.35B$1.20B$2.70B$3.31B----
Avg Forecast$1.63B$1.26B$1.92B$2.70B$3.72B$3.60B$4.20B$4.92B$6.34B
High Forecast$1.97B$1.76B$2.36B$3.33B$3.74B$4.07B$4.85B$5.37B$6.57B
Low Forecast$1.30B$772.88M$1.47B$2.08B$3.70B$3.12B$3.54B$4.47B$6.17B
Surprise %10.66%6.57%-37.29%--11.14%----

CNC Forecast FAQ

Is Centene stock a buy?

Centene stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 43 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 23 Buy, 18 Hold, 2 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 43 Wall Street analysts, averages $42 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $38 at the low end to $45 at the high end, suggesting a potential 3.78% change from the previous closing price of $40.47.

How does Centene stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Centene's stock forecast shows a 3.78% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (15.45%) and underperforming the healthcare plans stocks industry (14.06%).

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

  • December 2025: 5.00% Strong Buy, 15.00% Buy, 70.00% Hold, 5.00% Sell, 5.00% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 5.00% Strong Buy, 15.00% Buy, 70.00% Hold, 5.00% Sell, 5.00% Strong Sell.
  • October 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 22.22% Buy, 72.22% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.56% Strong Sell.

What is Centene’s EPS forecast?

Centene's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $7.21, marking a 13.90% increase from the reported $6.33 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $8 in 2026, $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 2025 is $169.32B, reflecting a 3.83% increase from the reported $163.07B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $173.29B, followed by $180.04B for 2027, and $397.48B for 2028.

What is Centene’s net income forecast?

Centene's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $3.6B, representing an 8.79% increase from the reported $3.3B in 2024. Projections indicate $4.2B in 2026, $4.92B in 2027, and $6.34B in 2028.