Centene Corporation operates as a multi-national healthcare enterprise that provides programs and services to under-insured and uninsured individuals in the United States. Its Managed Care segment offers health plan coverage to individuals through government subsidized programs, including Medicaid, the State children's health insurance program, long-term services and support, foster care, and medicare-medicaid plans, which cover dually eligible individuals, as well as aged, blind, or disabled programs. Its health plans include primary and specialty physician care, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, emergency and urgent care, prenatal care, laboratory and X-ray, home-based primary care, transportation assistance, vision care, dental care, telehealth, immunization, specialty pharmacy, therapy, social work, nurse advisory, and care coordination services, as well as prescriptions and limited over-the-counter drugs, medical equipment, and behavioral health and abuse services. This segment also offers various individual, small group, and large group commercial healthcare products to employers and directly to members in the Managed Care segment. The company's Specialty Services segment provides pharmacy benefits management services; nurse advice line and after-hours support services; and vision and dental services, as well as staffing services to correctional systems and other government agencies; and services to Military Health System eligible beneficiaries. This segment offers its services and products to state programs, correctional facilities, healthcare organizations, employer groups, and other commercial organizations. The company provides its services through primary and specialty care physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers. Centene Corporation was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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| 5/20/2026 | $80.00 | Hold → Buy | Deutsche Bank |
| 4/29/2026 | $60.00 | Neutral → Overweight | Cantor Fitzgerald |
| 4/29/2026 | $60.00 | Underperform → Buy | BofA Securities |
| 1/5/2026 | $54.00 | Equal Weight → Overweight | Barclays |
| 10/14/2025 | $33.00 | Sell | Goldman |
| 7/28/2025 | $38.00 | Overweight → Neutral | Cantor Fitzgerald |
| 7/23/2025 | $30.00 | Overweight → Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
| 7/21/2025 | $33.00 | Buy → Hold | TD Cowen |
| 7/16/2025 | $30.00 | Neutral → Underperform | BofA Securities |
| 7/10/2025 | $33.00 | Overweight → Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
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Deutsche Bank upgraded Centene from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $80.00
Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded Centene from Neutral to Overweight and set a new price target of $60.00
BofA Securities upgraded Centene from Underperform to Buy and set a new price target of $60.00
Barclays upgraded Centene from Equal Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $54.00
Goldman initiated coverage of Centene with a rating of Sell and set a new price target of $33.00
Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded Centene from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $38.00
Wells Fargo downgraded Centene from Overweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $30.00
TD Cowen downgraded Centene from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $33.00
BofA Securities downgraded Centene from Neutral to Underperform and set a new price target of $30.00
Morgan Stanley downgraded Centene from Overweight to Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $33.00
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"America's Best Customer Service in Financial Services 2026" award recognizes companies delivering strong customer service based on nationwide consumer feedbackSACRAMENTO, Calif., May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and company of Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC), has been named one of America's Best Customer Service in Financial Services 2026, a national recognition published by USA TODAY in partnership with independent research firm Plant‑A Insights Group. The recognition highlights 500 financial services companies nationwide that demonstrated strong c
"Strong Youth Strong Communities" event connects teens with sports leaders to build resiliency and reduce stigma.SEATTLE, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Coordinated Care –Washington's trusted healthcare partner and wholly owned subsidiary of the Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC)–partnered with the Seattle Seahawks to host the third annual "Strong Youth Strong Communities" (SYSC) Summit at Lumen Field. Headlined by Seahawks Legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter Jones, Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon, Seahawks Legends Garry Gilliam and Marcus Trufant and forme
The funding is made available through an annual program that addresses barriers to healthcare.AUSTIN, Texas, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC), has announced the 2026 recipients of its annual grant program. In total, $100,000 in funding will be provided to 10 organizations, in 10 communities across Texas, to help address the needs of low-income neighborhoods, families, and individuals. "We're proud to support the meaningful work of community-based organizatio
The New Program Recognizes Multi-specialty Providers that Deliver High-quality Behavioral Health ServicesAUSTIN, Texas, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan has designated three Texas providers as Mental Health Rehabilitation (MHR) and Targeted Case Management (TCM) Centers of Excellence. The new program recognizes multi-specialty groups, also known as Non‑Local Mental Health Authority (Non‑LMHA) providers, that consistently meet elevated standards for clinical quality, compliance, and coordinated care delivery. The designation allows the providers to offer more streamlined care for children and youth in Texas who have complex behavioral health needs and are covered by Medicaid.
-- First Quarter GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share of $3.11; Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share of $3.37 ---- Increases 2026 GAAP Diluted EPS Guidance to Greater than $2.37 & Adjusted Diluted EPS to Greater than $3.40 --Strong first quarter 2026 adjusted diluted EPS of $3.37, approximately $0.50 better than our expectations.Medicaid HBR of 93.1%, reflecting continued tangible progress managing medical costs coupled with moderate flu.Medicare segment HBR of 84.9%, from outperformance in both Medicare Advantage and PDP.Commercial HBR of 75.3%, slightly above expectations, primarily reflecting higher acuity among Marketplace Silver Tier members prior to anticipated future 2026 net risk adjustmen
Year-end Report Highlights Local Partnerships, Measurable Impact and a Growing National StrategyST. LOUIS, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC), today released its 2025 Year-end Report, detailing $34.9 million in philanthropic investments made across 209 nonprofit organizations in 29 states and the District of Columbia, reinforcing the Foundation's commitment to improving community health through locally driven solutions and strategic national partnerships. In 2025, the Foundation directed funding to init
Employees supported 128 organizations focused on education, food security, and housing needs. AUSTIN, Texas, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and a company of Centene (NYSE:CNC), announced today that its employees volunteered a total of 3,098 hours with 128 non-profits across the state in 2025. In addition to donating their time, employees also contributed more than $130,000 in donations, including $14,000 to support recovery efforts following the devastating July 2025 floods in Central Texas. "Serving
Partnership with LA4LA will accelerate construction of affordable and mixed-use housing across LA CountySACRAMENTO, Calif., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) company, announced a $10 million investment in LA4LA's "Guarantee Fund," which will support the expedited construction of affordable and mixed-income housing across Los Angeles County. The "Guarantee Fund" offers subsidies to help housing developers secure financing quickly for affordable rental projects, re
In partnership with Three Steps Home, the program supports residents experiencing homelessnessST. LOUIS, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Home State Health, a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to Missourians, and the Centene Foundation ("the Foundation"), the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC), today announced a $225,000 grant to Three Steps Home, formerly Bridge of Hope Ministries, to support the launch of St. Louis' first dedicated short-term residential, post-acute medical recuperative care program for individuals experiencing homelessness.
ST. LOUIS, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, shared today that it will release its 2026 first quarter financial results at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to review the results. Investors and other interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-877-883-0383 (toll free) in the U.S. and Canada; +1-412-902-6506 (toll) from abroad, including the following Elite Entry Number: 0526
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ST. LOUIS, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, shared today that it will release its 2026 first quarter financial results at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to review the results. Investors and other interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-877-883-0383 (toll free) in the U.S. and Canada; +1-412-902-6506 (toll) from abroad, including the following Elite Entry Number: 0526
-- 2025 Full Year GAAP Diluted Loss Per Share of $(13.53); Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share of $2.08 -- -- 2026 Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Guidance of Greater than $3.00 -- Consolidated HBR of 94.3% in the fourth quarter of 2025, which includes a Commercial HBR of 95.4% that was 100 basis points higher than expectations driven by net out of period items.Medicaid HBR of 93.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting continued progress and representing 40 basis points of sequential improvement compared to the third quarter.Fundamental fourth quarter 2025 trend was consistent with expectations in Medicaid and Medicare Advantage, and slightly favorable in Marketplace and Medicare PD
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that it will release its 2025 fourth quarter and year-end financial results at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET on Friday, February 6, 2026, and host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET to review the results. Investors and other interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-877-883-0383 in the U.S. and Canada; +1-412-902-6506 from abroad, including the following Elite Entry Number: 2815529 to expedite caller registration; or via a live, audio webcast on the Company's website at www.centene.com, under
-- GAAP Diluted Loss Per Share of $(13.50); Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.50 -- Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.50 in the third quarter of 2025, including a $0.10 benefit of a low adjusted effective tax rate in the quarter as compared to the expected full year adjusted effective tax rate of 20-21%.$6.7 billion non-cash goodwill impairment, resulting in a GAAP loss and corresponding reduction of retained earnings in the third quarter of 2025. After the reduction to retained earnings, the debt-to-capital ratio was 45.5% at September 30, 2025.Medicaid HBR of 93.4% in the third quarter, including an approximate 40 basis point benefit from a retroactive revenue adjustment attributed to the
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 29, 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 third quarter financial results at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, and host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET to review the results. Investors and other interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-877-883-0383 in the U.S. and Canada; +1-412-902-6506 from abroad, including the following Elite Entry Number: 0266211 to ex
-- Diluted Loss Per Share of $(0.51); Adjusted Diluted Loss Per Share of $(0.16) -- ST. LOUIS, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) (the Company) announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. In summary, the 2025 second quarter results were as follows: Total revenues (in millions) $ 48,742 Premium and service revenues (in millions) $ 42,467 Health benefits ratio 93.0 % SG&A expense ratio 7.1 % Adjusted SG&A expense ratio (1) 7.1 % GAAP diluted loss per share $ (0.51) Adjusted diluted loss per share (1) $ (0.16) Total cash flow provided by operations (in millions) $
CALL MOVED TO 8AM ET ST. LOUIS, July 22, 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 second quarter financial results at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET on Friday, July 25, 2025, and host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET to review the results. Investors and other interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-877-883-0383 in the U.S. and Canada; +1-412-902-6506 from abroad, including the following Elite Entry Number: 7878291 to expedite caller registration; or via a live, audio webcast on the Company's website at www.centene.com,
-- Diluted EPS of $2.63; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.90 -- First quarter 2025 adjusted diluted EPS of $2.90, up 28% from $2.26 in the first quarter of 2024.17% year-over-year premium and service revenue growth.Membership increases of 29% in Marketplace and 22% in Medicare PDP, compared to the first quarter of 2024.Increased 2025 premium and service revenues guidance by $6.0 billion driven by outperformance in Marketplace enrollment and Medicare member retention.ST. LOUIS, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) (the Company) announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. In summary, the 2025 first quarter results were as follows: Total
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. ET to review the results. Investors and other interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-877-883-0383 in the U.S. and Canada; +1-412-902-6506 from abroad, including the following Elite Entry Number: 9776439 to expedite caller registration; or via a live, audio webcast on the Company's website at www.centene.com, under the Investors
-- 2024 Full Year Diluted EPS of $6.31; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $7.17 -- 2024 adjusted diluted EPS of $7.17, up 7% from $6.68 in 2023.Membership increases of 12% in Marketplace and 50% in Medicare PDP, compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.Executed on capital deployment with $3.0 billion of share repurchases in 2024.Increased 2025 premium and service revenues guidance by $4.0 billion driven by Medicaid revenue and better than expected membership performance during the annual enrollment period in Medicare Advantage and PDP.ST. LOUIS, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) ("the Company") announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December
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Appoints Daniel Finke to Group President, Markets and Commercial and Wellcare CEO Michael Carson to Group President, Medicare and Specialty ST. LOUIS, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, today announced the creation of two new executive leadership positions, which will report to Chief Executive Officer Sarah London. Centene has hired Daniel Finke as Group President, Markets and Commercial, and appointed Michael Carson to Group President, Medicare and Specialty. "We are pl
Derrick Duke Appointed Chief Executive Officer After Transition Period Fran Soistman to Retire, Remain on eHealth Board of Directors AUSTIN, Texas, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ:EHTH), a leading private online health insurance marketplace (the "Company"), today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Derrick Duke as its next Chief Executive Officer. Duke will join eHealth on August 4th 2025, to begin the transition process before officially stepping into the CEO role and joining the Board of Directors on September 18th, 2025. He will succeed Fran Soistman, who, as previously announced, will retire from his role as CEO while continuing to serve on t
Board further strengthened with appointment of Mike McFarland as Director National Veterinary Associates Group ("NVA"), a leading veterinary care organization, today announced it has strengthened its Board with the appointments of Ken Burdick as Executive Chairman and Dr. James "Mike" McFarland as Director. These executives bring substantial healthcare and public company experience ahead of the company's future IPO. Burdick is a seasoned public company executive with more than 40 years of healthcare experience. He currently serves as Executive Chairman at LifeStance Health (NASDAQ:LFST), a leading U.S. provider of outpatient mental healthcare. Since joining LifeStance as Chairman and CEO
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) ("the Company") announced today the appointment of Kenneth Y. Tanji to the Centene Board of Directors, effective February 20, 2025. Mr. Tanji will serve on the Company's Audit and Compliance Committee. The appointment of Mr. Tanji expands Centene's Board of Directors to 12 members. Mr. Tanji's finance acumen spans more than three decades and includes deep knowledge of capital optimization strategies, strategic acquisitions, JV partnership models and the use of advanced analytics and technologies to scale g
New leadership role reflects Centene's focus on ICHRA growth ST LOUIS, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation ("Centene") (NYSE:CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, is pleased to announce that Alan Silver has joined the organization as the President of its Ambetter Health Solutions business, which focuses on ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements). This newly created role reflects Centene's belief that consumers increasingly will seek health insurance that offers transparency, customization, choice and convenience. ICHRA plans allow employees to shop on the individual Marketplace and choose the insurance plan
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunshine Health, Florida's largest managed care organization and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE:CNC), announced today Charlene Zein has been named Plan President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 3, 2024. Zein has nearly two decades of experience in the healthcare industry, including various leadership roles of increasing scope and responsibility at Sunshine Health since joining in 2019. She most recently served as Sunshine Health Chief Product President, where she had oversight of all of Sunshine Health's Medi
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) ("the Company") announced today that it has appointed Thomas R. Greco to the Centene Board of Directors, effective Aug. 9, 2024. Mr. Greco's term will run through the Company's 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. The appointment of Mr. Greco expands Centene's Board of Directors to 11 members. Mr. Greco is a seasoned operator and executive who brings more than four decades of public company leadership and expertise to Centene. Over the course of his career, he has implemented growth strategies and fostered
TAMPA, Fla., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the nation's preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization, today announced the election of its newest Board member, Centene Corporation [Centene] (NYSE:CNC) Executive Vice President (EVP) of External Affairs, Jonathan Dinesman. Centene, a leading healthcare enterprise focused on transforming the health of the communities it serves, has been a long-time partner of BBBSA. Dinesman oversees Federal and State Government Relations; Centene's political action committee; Public Policy; Strat
Current Wellcare President & CEO, Richard Fisher, will join the Operations leadership team under Centene Chief Operating Officer Susan Smith, bringing additional Medicare expertise into Centene's core services operations ST. LOUIS, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, today announced two appointments. Michael A. Carson joins Centene as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Medicare business, Wellcare. Mr. Carson will be responsible for Medicare business performance, strategy and growth and will report to Centene President Ken Fasola. Carson succeeds Richard Fisher, who has
PA Health & Wellness Safe & Sound Program to provide assistance with critical home repairs in Greater Harrisburg area HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Health & Wellness (PHW), a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC), and Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, today announced its new partnership with Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area to provide critical home repairs to area homeowners as part of the organization's Critical Home Repair program. The new program – PHW Safe & Sound – will cover the cost of eligible interior and exterior structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other critical home repairs so that
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