Is CNC a good investment in 2026?

Centene Corporation operates in the Healthcare sector. Check our real-time metrics above for current valuation.

What is the risk level of CNC?

Based on 30-day volatility of 68.9%, CNC has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 0.46 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Centene Corporation (CNC) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does CNC pay dividends?

Centene Corporation currently does not pay a regular dividend.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$17.90B

P/E RATIO

N/A

BETA

0.46

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

N/A

52W HIGH

$66.03

52W LOW

$25.08

VOLATILITY

68.9%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$38.04 → $36.40-4.31%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$58.19 → $36.40-37.4%

CNC | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/11/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRIC	CNC	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
Beta	0.46	0.85	Less volatile
30d Volatility	68.9%	22%	Higher risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH

JNJ PFPFE

Competitors Analysis

Compare CNC's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
CNCNC(You are here)	$36.40	$17.90B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$282.34	$256.27B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$243.71	$587.32B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$27.16	$154.44B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Centene Corporation is currently trading at $36.40, which is 44.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.46, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME16.6M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CNC a good buy right now?

Centene Corporation operates in the Healthcare sector. Current risk level is Very High based on 68.9% volatility.

Does CNC pay dividends?

Centene Corporation does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

How volatile is CNC?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 68.9% and beta of 0.46,CNC is classified as Very High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.