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Centene Corporation’s Stock Price Soars to $72.72, Marking a Robust 2.81% Increase

Centene Corporation (CNC)

72.72 USD +1.99 (+2.81%) Volume: 5.53M

Centene Corporation’s stock price is currently at 72.72 USD, marking an impressive increase of +2.81% this trading session with a high trading volume of 5.53M. Despite a slight decrease of -2.01% YTD, CNC’s stock performance showcases potential for future growth.


Latest developments on Centene Corporation

Centene Corp (NYSE:CNC) witnessed a surge in its stock price following a series of significant events. The company’s shares were boosted by the appointment of Traube as the Neidorff Family and Centene Corporation Dean of the Brown School. Moreover, the company’s stock value was further propelled by the Medicaid contract win in Florida, leading to a raised target share price to $93. However, the company also saw some divestments, with Clarius Group LLC, Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, and Bleakley Financial Group LLC selling their shares. Despite these sales, Centene’s stock price remained robust due to an upgrade by financial analysts and a strategic stake increase by Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC.


A look at Centene Corporation Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value4
Dividend1
Growth4
Resilience3
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.2

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Centene Corp has a positive long-term outlook based on its Smartkarma Smart Scores. With high scores in Value, Growth, and Momentum, the company is positioned well for future success. The company’s strong value score indicates that it is undervalued in the market, presenting a good investment opportunity. Additionally, Centene Corp‘s high growth score suggests that it has the potential for substantial growth in the coming years. The company’s momentum score also indicates that it is performing well and gaining traction in the market.

However, Centene Corp‘s low dividend score may be a concern for investors looking for regular income. Despite this, the company’s overall resilience score is solid, indicating that it has the ability to withstand economic challenges. With a diverse range of health plans and specialty services, including behavioral health and nurse triage, Centene Corp is well-positioned to continue its success in the managed care industry.


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