What is CNC's market cap?

$37.63B, based on the Nov 4 close of $76.01.

What is CNC's P/E ratio?

25.8× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $1.46B.

Does Centene pay a dividend?

No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.

How much of CNC is sold short?

10.9M shares, 2.2% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is CNC in?

Financials, in the Insurance industry.

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Centene Corporation (CNC)

$76.01+12.64%

Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted

Nov 4, 2026$76.01▲ 110.50% in range

Nov 4, 2025Low $31.80 · High $76.01Nov 4, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 4, 2026

Centene closed at $76.01 on Nov 4, up 12.64% — matching its 52-week closing high. Volume of 15.1M shares was 3.11× its 20-day average (well above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +17.6% over one month, +37.4% over six months, +120.3% over one year.

In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, revenue was $50.65B, up 1.9% from a year earlier, with a net margin of -0.1%.

Short interest was 10.9M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 4.0% from the prior report (2.2% of float, 2.5 days to cover).

Market cap$37.63B495.1M shares

Revenue · quarter$50.65B+1.9% YoY

Diluted EPS$-0.14—

P/E · TTM25.8×P/S 0.2×

Net margin-0.1%Gross 18.8%

Dividend yieldNone

52-week range31.80 – 76.010.0% from high

Volume15.1M3.11× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d39.3%Annualised

Short % of float2.2%2.5 days to cover

Net cash$6.63BCash $22.17B

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W +13.4%1M +17.6%3M +18.4%6M +37.4%YTD +84.7%1Y +120.3%3Y +11.8%5Y +7.7%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Insurance

Percentile among 129 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum85

Revenue growth32

Net margin15

Value (low P/E)16

Size87

Industry medians: 6-month return +15.9%, revenue growth +6.7%, net margin 10.3%, P/E 12.6×.

Short interest

Details →

Shares short10.9M+4.0% vs prior

Days to cover2.5Settled Oct 15

% of float2.2%

Short vol. 10d46.2%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Insurance

Company	Price	Today	6M	Rev. growth	Net margin	P/E	Mkt cap
CNCCentene	$76.01	+12.64%	+37.4%	+1.9%	−0.1%	25.8	$37.63B
HIGThe Hartford Insurance Group	$138.11	+2.36%	+3.5%	+3.7%	18.4%	8.1	$36.93B	Compare
ACGLArch Capital Group	$110.68	+2.68%	+16.9%	−10.5%	22.4%	7.8	$36.13B	Compare
AIGAmerican International Group	$81.71	+1.47%	+5.2%	0.0%	13.4%	14.4	$42.73B	Compare
PRUPrudential Financial	$126.63	+6.58%	+26.4%	+14.1%	6.2%	11.3	$43.69B	Compare
WTWWillis Towers Watson Public Limited	$337.37	+2.96%	+33.7%	+7.5%	12.3%	19.9	$31.11B	Compare
CINFCincinnati Financial	$190.48	+3.33%	+18.7%	−18.2%	15.1%	11.0	$29.24B	Compare
WRBW.R. Berkley	$76.71	+2.12%	+16.0%	+1.2%	12.2%	14.8	$28.48B	Compare
HUMHumana	$417.42	−0.11%	+69.5%	+26.2%	1.7%	39.2	$50.12B	Compare

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Zacks.com featured highlights include APA, T-Mobile, BP and CenteneZacks Investment Research · 23h ago▲ Positive Centene Q3 Earnings Call Highlights Faster Recovery and Medicaid RisksZacks Investment Research · Oct 28, 2026▲ Positive Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Centene (CNC) is a Great ChoiceZacks Investment Research · Oct 28, 2026▲ Positive Centene Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Medicare StrengthZacks Investment Research · Oct 27, 2026▲ Positive Centene (CNC) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass EstimatesZacks Investment Research · Oct 27, 2026▲ Positive

Quick answers

What does Centene do?: Centene is a managed care organization that focuses on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 20 million medical members as of December 2025, mostly in Medicaid (about 64% of membership), the individual exchanges (about 28%), and Medicare (about 5%).
What is CNC's market cap?: $37.63B, based on the Nov 4 close of $76.01.
What is CNC's P/E ratio?: 25.8× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $1.46B.
Does Centene pay a dividend?: No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.
How much of CNC is sold short?: 10.9M shares, 2.2% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is CNC in?: Financials, in the Insurance industry.

About Centene

Centene is a managed care organization that focuses on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 20 million medical members as of December 2025, mostly in Medicaid (about 64% of membership), the individual exchanges (about 28%), and Medicare (about 5%). The company also provides Medicare Part D pharmaceutical plans.

HQ: St Louis, MO61,100 employeesListed Dec 13, 2001centene.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology