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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 $63.46, with a high of $80.00 and a low of $39.00. This represents a -0.97% decline from the last price of $64.08.

$35 $44 $53 $62 $71 $80 High: $80 Avg: $63.46 Low: $39 Last Closed Price: $64.08

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
StockCentene-0.97%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 15.45%
IndustryHealthcare Plans Stocks7.98%

Price Target Trends

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Avg Price Target$74.00$64.47$52.13
Last Closing Price$64.08$64.08$64.08
Upside/Downside15.48%0.61%-18.65%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jul, 2616131-21
Jun, 2616121-20
May, 2625121-20
Apr, 2623131120
Mar, 2623131120
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jul 14, 2026David MacDonaldTruist Financial$78.00$68.2914.22%21.72%
Jul 13, 2026Wells Fargo$69.00$67.352.45%7.68%
Jul 07, 2026Sarah JamesRaymond James$75.00$66.0513.55%17.04%
Jun 23, 2026Ben HendrixRBC Capital$70.00$63.679.94%9.24%
Jun 08, 2026Mizuho Securities$63.00$62.331.07%-1.69%
Jun 04, 2026Erin WrightMorgan Stanley$57.00$59.55-4.28%-11.05%
Jun 01, 2026Truist Financial$71.00$59.5919.15%10.80%
May 26, 2026Barclays$75.00$57.6530.10%17.04%
May 22, 2026UBS$61.00$57.775.59%-4.81%
May 20, 2026Ann HynesMizuho Securities$58.00$59.15-1.94%-9.49%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
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
May 22, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
May 20, 2026Deutsche BankHoldBuyupgrade
May 04, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold

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 $63.46 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 -0.97% change from the previous closing price of $64.08.

How does Centene stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Centene's stock forecast shows a -0.97% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (15.45%) and underperforming the healthcare plans stocks industry (7.98%).

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

  • July 2026: 4.76% Strong Buy, 28.57% Buy, 61.90% Hold, 4.76% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • June 2026: 5.00% Strong Buy, 30.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 5.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 10.00% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 5.00% 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.