CNC Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CNC - Centene Corporation
$57.94
-0.77 (-1.30%)
▼
5d:
+3.53%
30d:
+48.55%
90d:
+42.77%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 15, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Apr 28, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: CNC is fairly valued with market pricing in 3.6% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: CNC is fairly valued with market pricing in 3.6% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$102.51
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$63.65
9.0% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 11.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CNC is currently trading at $57.94, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $37.65 to $55.08. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 13.2) compared to its historical average (11.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.6% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CNC is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $52.00, while resistance sits at $59.74.
Market Sentiment: CNC has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CNC is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $52.00, while resistance sits at $59.74.
Market Sentiment: CNC has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$37.65 -
$55.08
Company Quality Score
61/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
51.0%
Protect Your Profits
CNC is technically overbought (RSI 80). Consider hedging now to protect against a potential pullback while keeping your upside.
View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range (+5.2% above its trading range)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($54.94)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 3.6% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$37.65 -
$55.08
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$52.00
Resistance Level
$59.74
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
May 15, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
13.16
Wall Street Target
$54.94
(-6.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
5.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
18.3%
Profit Margin
-3.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+3.6% premium
PE vs Historical
13.2 vs 11.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+3.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$60.81
(+4%)
2-Year Target
$63.00
(+7%)
3-Year Target
$65.27
(+11%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 13→12)
PE COMPRESSION
$58.53
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.0, Growth: 26.8%)
$200.40
(+241%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 13.2, Growth: 26.8%)
$119.64
(+104%)
Bear:
(PE: 11.2, Growth: 26.8%)
$101.70
(+73%)
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