Centene (CNC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$31.42 -1.10 (-3.38%)

Closing price 07/11/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$31.40 -0.02 (-0.06%)

As of 07/11/2025 07:59 PM Eastern

Centene - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
12

Buy
6

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Centene in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 18 analysts, 12 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for CNC.

Consensus Price Target

$64.75
106.08% Upside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Centene, the average price target is $64.75. The highest price target for CNC is $89.00, while the lowest price target for CNC is $33.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 106.08% from the current price of $31.42.

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CNC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/12/24 to 7/12/25	1 Month Ago 6/12/24 to 6/12/25	3 Months Ago 4/13/24 to 4/13/25	1 Year Ago 7/13/23 to 7/12/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	12 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$64.75	$77.71	$80.85	$86.00
Forecasted Upside	106.08% Upside	40.30% Upside	26.68% Upside	26.73% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

CNC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CNC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Centene Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Centene	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.33	2.80	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	106.08% Upside	8,597.75% Upside	10.52% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent CNC News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/11/2025	Mizuho 3 of 5 stars	Ann Hynes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$71.00 ➝ $40.00	+26.10%
7/10/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Ricky Goldwasser Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$70.00 ➝ $33.00
7/2/2025	Bank of America 4 of 5 stars	Kevin Fischbeck Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$65.00 ➝ $52.00	+38.73%
7/2/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Mok Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$65.00 ➝ $45.00	+20.05%
7/2/2025	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Sarah James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$90.00 ➝ $65.00	+14.68%
7/2/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Stansel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$75.00 ➝ $48.00	-15.31%
7/2/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A.J. Rice Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Neutral	$80.00 ➝ $45.00	-20.61%
4/29/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Windley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$64.00 ➝ $61.00	+2.98%
4/29/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Cassorla Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral
4/15/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Ha Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$71.00 ➝ $69.00	+9.63%
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2/14/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Baxter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$76.00 ➝ $72.00	+26.47%
2/6/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Staszak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
12/13/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$75.00 ➝ $73.00	+22.09%
12/13/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$89.00 ➝ $84.00	+42.45%
12/13/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$95.00 ➝ $85.00	+46.55%
10/30/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$96.00 ➝ $88.00	+42.19%
8/2/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$82.00 ➝ $87.00	+11.80%
7/31/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$80.00 ➝ $89.00	+14.68%
5/30/2024	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Ha Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
7/12/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform

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Should I Buy Centene Stock? CNC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, July 11, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Centene pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Centene
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Centene Co.:

The stock has shown potential for upside, with recent price targets suggesting a possible increase from its current price, which is around $31.70.
Analysts have issued a mix of ratings, with several maintaining a "hold" or "buy" rating, indicating confidence in the stock's stability and potential for recovery.
Centene Co. has a relatively low price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, suggesting that the stock may be undervalued compared to its earnings, which could attract value investors.
The company has a solid market capitalization, indicating a strong presence in the healthcare sector, which can provide a level of security for investors.
Recent analyst reports have highlighted the company's resilience and ability to adapt, which may bode well for long-term growth prospects.

Centene
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Centene Co. for these reasons:

Recent downgrades from analysts have significantly lowered price targets, with some dropping to as low as $40.00, indicating a lack of confidence in short-term performance.
The stock has experienced considerable volatility, with a twelve-month high of $80.59 and a low of $31.49, suggesting uncertainty in its price stability.
Centene Co. has a high debt-to-equity ratio, which may raise concerns about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt effectively.
Market sentiment has been cautious, with many analysts recommending a "neutral" stance, reflecting uncertainty about the company's future performance.
Recent trading volumes have fluctuated, which could indicate a lack of investor interest or confidence in the stock's future prospects.

CNC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Centene is $64.75, with a high forecast of $89.00 and a low forecast of $33.00.
: 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Centene in the last twelve months. There are currently 12 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" CNC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CNC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Centene's stock has a predicted upside of 106.08% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Centene's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Centene has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Centene less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Centene is Hold while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CNC compares to other companies.

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Centene (CNC) Stock Forecast & Price Target