CenteneCNC
CNC
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Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
33% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 9 [Q3] → 12 (+3) [Q4]
4.62% more ownership
Funds ownership: 90.39% [Q3] → 95.02% (+4.62%) [Q4]
6% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 132 | Existing positions closed: 124
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 864 [Q3] → 853 (-11) [Q4]
19% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $35.7B [Q3] → $29.1B (-$6.68B) [Q4]
22% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 274 | Existing positions reduced: 352
41% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $181M | Put options by funds: $305M
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$72
19%
upside
Avg. target
$72
19%
upside
High target
$72
19%
upside
1 analyst rating
1 positive
100%
0 neutral
0%
0 negative
0%
Wells Fargo Stephen Baxter 32% 1-year accuracy 12 / 37 met price target | 19%upside $72 | Overweight Maintained | 14 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 14 articles about CNC published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Centene & HMHB Hawaii Expand Partnership for Maternal Care
CNC's Ohana Health Plan and HMHB Hawaii expand maternal care, enhancing support for mothers and babies through strategic investment and community partnerships.

Neutral
PRNewsWire
5 days ago
'Ohana Health Plan and Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii Extend Partnership to Improve Maternal and Child Health Outcomes
The $500,000 cumulative capital investment provides an all-inclusive maternal and child health program HONOLULU , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Ohana Health Plan, a leading provider of government-sponsored managed care services in Hawaii and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE: CNC), today announced an additional $300,000 investment to Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii (HMHB Hawaii). The funding will expand 'Ohana Health Plan's "Mana 'Ohana" partnership program with HMHB Hawaii.

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
These 2 Medical Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
Centene: A Leader In Government-Sponsored Insurance And Its Prospects
Centene's business transformation and strategic focus on core segments have led to increased operational marginality, despite losing 3.3 million Medicaid customers in 2024. I assign a "Buy" rating to Centene, with a fair valuation of $73 per share, indicating a 27% potential increase from the current price. The company's competitive advantage lies in its focus on Medicaid and Medicare, but it faces risks from regulatory changes and strong competition.

Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
'Ohana Health Plan Provides Scholarships for Aspiring Nurses at UH West O'ahu
The $25,000 contribution will fund the pre-nursing pathway program for students HONOLULU , March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Ohana Health Plan , a leading provider of government-sponsored managed care services in Hawaiʻi and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE: CNC), announced today a $25,000 contribution to the University of Hawaii Foundation for the 'Ohana Health Plan Pre-Nursing Scholarship at the University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu. The purpose of the ʻOhana Health Plan Pre-Nursing Scholarship - UH West Oʻahu is to assist students enrolled in the pre-nursing program at UH West O'ahu, with funds to be used for costs associated with attendance (e.g.

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Looking for Stocks with Positive Earnings Momentum? Check Out These 2 Medical Names
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
5 Broker-Preferred Stocks to Monitor Amid Tariff-Induced Volatility
Investors should keep an eye on stocks like Air Canada, Enerflex, AutoNation, Centene and CVS Health for high returns.

Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
CENTENE CORPORATION TO HOST 2025 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS EARNINGS CALL
ST. LOUIS , March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that it will release its 2025 first quarter financial results at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET on Friday, April 25, 2025, and host a conference call at 8:30 a.m.

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Centene's Meridian Unit Secures a D-SNP Contract in Illinois
CNC's Meridian Health Plan wins a D-SNP contract in Illinois, expanding enhanced managed care for Medicare-Medicaid-eligible individuals. The deal is likely to boost Centene's foothold and membership base in the state.

Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Centene Corporation Is Resilient And Will Thrive
Centene Corporation is a buy opportunity under $60, with a strong valuation and momentum, despite market volatility and economic concerns. The company reported strong Q4 '24 results, with EPS of $0.80 and FY '24 EPS of $7.17, and management raised 2025 revenue guidance by $4 billion. Risks include potential Medicaid and Medicare enrollment cuts, program pullbacks, and cash flow concerns for the company, but we expect management to navigate these challenges.

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