Centene Corporation (CNC) Stock Forecast
CNC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.62 / 5 from 21 analysts
- Price target
- $71.78 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +3.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $0.07
- 52-week range
- $31.80 – $70.51
CNC analyst ratings
21 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CNC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CNC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.50 | −80.6% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.88 | $4.80 | $5.09 | $2.08 | +134.8% | 21 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.35 | $4.63 | $6.25 | $4.88 | +9.5% | 21 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CNC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $46.98B | $45.63B | $49.17B | −5.5% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $196.02B | $192.68B | $198.59B | +0.6% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $192.84B | $182.19B | $199.98B | −1.6% | 15 |
CNC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CNC revenue: reported and forecast
CNC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.05 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | +85.9% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.52 | $4.89 | $4.89 | $4.88 | $4.88 | +38.7% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.48 | $5.32 | $5.31 | $5.35 | $5.35 | +19.5% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CNC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CNC beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from CNC
21 analysts cover Centene; their consensus rating is buy (3.62 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $71.78, 3.8% above the latest close of $69.16. Analysts expect earnings of $4.88 per share for 2026, +134.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $5.35 per share on revenue of $192.8 billion. Centene beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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CNC forecast FAQ
What is Centene's price target?
The average analyst price target for Centene is $71.78, 3.8% above the latest close of $69.16.
Is Centene a buy, hold or sell?
Of 21 analysts covering Centene, 7 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 12 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Centene's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.88 per share for 2026 (range $4.80 to $5.09); for 2027 the estimate is $5.35.
What is Centene's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $196.0 billion, growth of 0.6%; for 2027 it is $192.8 billion.
When does Centene report earnings?
Centene is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.07.
Does Centene usually beat earnings estimates?
Centene reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.