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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 $45.00, with a high of $59.00 and a low of $38.00. This represents a 7.60% increase from the last price of $41.82.

$35 $44 $53 $62 $71 $80 High: $59 Avg: $45 Low: $38 Last Closed Price: $41.82

CNC Stock Rating

Centene stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 43 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 24 Buy (55.81%), 17 Hold (39.53%), 2 Sell (4.65%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 43 2 17 24 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CNC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCentene7.60%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 15.45%
IndustryHealthcare Plans Stocks12.64%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1524
Avg Price Target$39.00$42.40$43.04
Last Closing Price$41.82$41.82$41.82
Upside/Downside-6.74%1.39%2.92%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 2623131120
Mar, 2623131120
Feb, 2623131120
Jan, 2613141120
Dec, 2513141120
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 20, 2026David WindleyJefferies$39.00$38.162.20%-6.74%
Mar 10, 2026Ann HynesMizuho Securities$41.00$36.4012.64%-1.96%
Feb 25, 2026Truist Financial$49.00$42.9014.22%17.17%
Feb 18, 2026Stephen BaxterWells Fargo$44.00$41.236.72%5.21%
Feb 10, 2026Deutsche Bank$39.00$39.72-1.81%-6.74%
Jan 09, 2026Mizuho Securities$47.00$46.920.17%12.39%
Jan 07, 2026Wells Fargo$43.00$45.74-5.99%2.82%
Jan 06, 2026Bernstein$59.00$45.3030.24%41.08%
Jan 05, 2026Barclays$54.00$41.7829.25%29.12%
Nov 21, 2025Bernstein$45.00$34.8329.20%7.60%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 20, 2026JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Feb 10, 2026Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Feb 09, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 06, 2026BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 05, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweightupgrade
Nov 21, 2025BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 31, 2025Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Oct 30, 2025OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 30, 2025UBSSellSellhold
Oct 29, 2025BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold

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 43 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 24 Buy, 17 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 $45 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $38 at the low end to $59 at the high end, suggesting a potential 7.60% change from the previous closing price of $41.82.

How does Centene stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Centene's stock forecast shows a 7.60% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (15.45%) and underperforming the healthcare plans stocks industry (12.64%).

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

  • April 2026: 10.00% Strong Buy, 15.00% Buy, 65.00% Hold, 5.00% Sell, 5.00% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 10.00% Strong Buy, 15.00% Buy, 65.00% Hold, 5.00% Sell, 5.00% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 10.00% Strong Buy, 15.00% Buy, 65.00% Hold, 5.00% Sell, 5.00% 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.