CNC Centene Corp Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis
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CNC is expected to report earnings to fall 96.16% to 9 cents per share on October 27
Q3'26
Est.
$0.10
Q2'26
Beat
by $1.44
Q1'26
Beat
by $1.24
Q4'25
Beat
by $0.03
Q3'25
Beat
by $0.66
The last earnings report on July 28 showed earnings per share of $2.51, beating the estimate of $1.07. With 2.93M shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 33.12B.
A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, CNC has been loosely correlated with ELV. These tickers have moved in lockstep 58% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is some statistical probability that if CNC jumps, then ELV could also see price increases.
CNC in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on September 02, 2026
CNC moved above its 50-day moving average on September 02, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 54 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on September 01, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on CNC as a result. In of 90 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for CNC just turned positive on September 02, 2026. Looking at past instances where CNC's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 47 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The 10-day moving average for CNC crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on September 03, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 19 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CNC advanced for three days, in of 305 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CNC declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
CNC broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 02, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. CNC’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.468) is normal, around the industry mean (3.747). P/E Ratio (9.063) is within average values for comparable stocks, (150.697). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.808) is also within normal values, averaging (0.927). CNC's Dividend Yield (0.000) is considerably lower than the industry average of (0.019). P/S Ratio (0.163) is also within normal values, averaging (0.581).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. CNC’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 86, placing this stock worse than average.
