Centene (CNC) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 25 analyst ratings
Based on 13 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argus Research | Upgraded | Hold → Buy | $80.00 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $67.00 from $60.00 | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Bernstein | Maintained | Outperform | $79.00 from $68.00 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Baird | Maintained | Neutral | $66.00 from $46.00 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $80.00 from $75.00 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $78.00 from $71.00 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Hold | $65.00 from $47.00 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $69.00 from $56.00 | Jul 13, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $71.00 from $70.00 | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintained | Overweight | $75.00 from $60.00 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Initiated Coverage | Sector Perform | $70.00 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $60.00 from $52.00 | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Neutral | $63.00 from $58.00 | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $57.00 from $50.00 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Maintained | Buy | $74.00 from $72.00 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $71.00 from $58.00 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $75.00 from $63.00 | May 26, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Neutral | $61.00 from $55.00 | May 22, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Maintained | Buy | $72.00 from $60.00 | May 21, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Upgraded | Hold → Buy | $80.00 from $53.00 | May 20, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for CNC stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Centene (CNC) is $71.08, with a high estimate of $80.00 and a low of $57.00, across 13 analysts.
Is CNC a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Centene currently average a Hold rating: 11 buy, 13 hold and 1 sell, from 25 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for CNC?
The average price target of $71.08 implies 11.55% upside from the last price of $63.72.
What is the latest analyst rating on CNC?
On Aug 11, 2026, Argus Research upgraded Centene to Buy with a price target of $80.00.
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