Centene is a managed care organization that focuses on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 22 million medical members as of December 2024, mostly in Medicaid (about 60% of membership), the individual exchanges (about 20%), and Medicare (about 5%). The company also has a military contract and provides Medicare Part D pharmaceutical plans.
Quick Stats
May 15, 202661.2
AI Score
BUY0.42
Volume Ratio
Apr 28, 2026
Next Earnings
19
+ve Days (30d)
11
-ve Days (30d)
CNC Stock Summary
Last updated May 15, 2026
CNC is currently trading at $57.95, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $38.18, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $25.08 to $62.205.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $41.85, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 80.1, suggesting the stock is in overbought territory (bullish but caution advised).
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is 0.342, which is positive, indicating accumulation by institutional investors. Our AI-powered investment score rates CNC at 61.2/100 with a BUY recommendation.
CNC (Centene Corporation) Indicators
Last updated May 15, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 80.1 |
| CMF (20) | 0.342 |
| ROC (10) | 9.055 |
| ADX (14) | 54.145 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | 5.133 |
| AROONOSC (14) | 85.714 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -10.116 |
| MFI (14) | 87.786 |
CNC Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
CNC Price vs Max Options Open Interest
CNC Max Change In Options Open Interest
CNC Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
15th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
CNC Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
15th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
CNC Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
15th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
CNC Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
15th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
Centene Corporation is above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bullish.
CNC Moving Averages Analysis
Centene Corporation has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on May 15, 2026
Centene Corporation has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on May 15, 2026
CNC (Centene Corporation) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated May 15, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 56.39 |
| 20 | 50.86 |
| 30 | 46.35 |
| 50 | 41.85 |
| 100 | 42.44 |
| 200 | 38.18 |
CNC Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 16.0772 |
| P/E (Trailing) | -- |
| Market Cap ($) | 29.0 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | -12.94 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | -0.0361 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | -- |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 3.5185 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 4.4611 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 54.9412 |
| Most Recent Quarter |