RARE PHOTOS: Are wall street analysts bullish on centene stock - The Real Truth

Founded in 1984, Saint Louis, Missouri-based Centene Corporation (CNC) operates as a healthcare enterprise that provides programs and services to under-insured and uninsured families and commercial organizations in the United States. The company has a market capitalization of $21.3 billion and operates through Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, and Other segments.

Shares of the healthcare giant have lagged behind the broader market over the past year, but have slightly outperformed in 2026. CNC stock has declined 33% over the past 52 weeks and has grown 5.3% on a YTD basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 14.3% over the past year and risen 1.4% in 2026.