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Centene Corporation

CNC·NYSE·Finance·CIK 0001071739

Centene is the nation's largest managed care company focused on underserved populations, committed to helping people live healthier lives. The company offers affordable and high-quality products to more than 1 in 15 individuals across the nation. Centene serves Medicaid and Medicare members, including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace. Centene provides access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs, and a wide range of health solutions. The company operates with a personal approach, utilizing local brands and local teams within the communities they serve. Centene's state-based plans are built on community expertise and supported by a national company. The company partners with providers, policymakers, and communities to connect people to healthcare and essentials like food, housing, utilities, and transportation. During 2025, Centene operated in four segments: Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, and Other. The Medicaid segment includes the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; Medicaid Expansion programs; the Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD) program; the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS); Foster Care; Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MMP), which cover beneficiaries dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare; and other state-based programs.

Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) is a publicly traded company in the Finance sector. Wiseek has independently scored 21 items for CNC at importance 7 or higher on its 1–10 market-impact scale. Its most recent item scored 7 or higher is dated 2026-08-17, rated 7/10. Across its 20 most recent items scored 7 or higher, the top rating is 9/10, with 13 rated 8 or above. Recent SEC coverage for CNC spans 8-K, 10-Q, DEF 14A, 10-K.

Recent high-impact activity:

  • Centene CFO Andrew Asher to Retire; Christopher Neczypor Named Successor
  • Centene Slashes 2026 Medicaid Outlook, Membership to Drop 8-9% on Work Rules
  • Centene Raises 2026 Guide, But Part D Risk and Board Shakeup Weigh
  • Centene Swings to $2.19 EPS Profit, Raises FY26 View, Adds Board Shakeup
  • Centene's Medicaid Revenue Rises 5% to $22.8B Despite Membership Drop

Financial Snapshot

Fiscal year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
$194.78B
Net Income
-$6.67B
Diluted EPS
-$13.53
Op. Cash Flow
$5.09B
Free Cash Flow
$4.32B
Gross Profit
$14.21B
Operating Income
-$7.62B
Cash & Equivalents
$17.89B
Total Debt
$17.4B
Debt / Equity
0.87×
Net Margin
-3.4%
Shares Outstanding
491.76M sh
Source: 10-K · filed 2026-02-17 · accession 0001071739-26-000049

Short Interest & Short Volume

3.47 days to cover

FINRA reported short interest of 14,134,355 shares in CNC as of the September 15, 2026 settlement, a 5.3% increase from the prior period — about 3.5 days to cover at its recent average daily volume. On October 2, 2026, 51.6% of CNC volume reported to FINRA trade-reporting facilities was marked short.

Short interest (bi-monthly positions)14,134,355 shares as of September 15, 2026
Change vs prior period▲ 5.3%
Days to cover3.47 at avg daily volume of 4,067,687
Daily short volume (FINRA facilities)51.6% of 1,275,347 shares on October 2, 2026
5-day average short volume36.3%

Daily short sale volume covers trades reported to FINRA trade-reporting facilities and is not the same as short interest (bi-monthly reported positions). Source: FINRA — FINRA is the owner and source of this short interest and short sale volume data; it may not be redistributed.

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$63.4 +0.41% today
52-week range · as of 2026-08-17 $26.71 – $69.36
Market cap
$31.12B
Volume
3.6M (0.8× avg)
3-mo avg 4.6M
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Aug 17, 2026, 6:05 AM EDT
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Importance Score:
7
Price at Filing: $67.75
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Aug 03, 2026, 7:33 AM EDT
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Price at Filing: $62.46
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Jul 29, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT
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Jul 28, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
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Jul 28, 2026, 6:28 AM EDT
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Jul 28, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
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Price at Filing: $67.38
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Jul 27, 2026, 7:38 PM EDT
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Price at Filing: $67.38
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Change: -$3.98 (-6%) info
Market Cap: $31.117B info
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Jul 27, 2026, 7:36 PM EDT
Filing Type: 10-Q
Importance Score:
8
Price at Filing: $67.38
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Change: -$3.98 (-6%) info
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Jul 09, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
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Importance Score:
7
Price at Filing: $67.28
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Change: -$3.88 (-6%) info
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Jul 08, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
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Price at Filing: $65.37
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Jun 22, 2026, 4:37 PM EDT
Filing Type: 8-K
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Price at Filing: $63.79
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Jun 16, 2026, 3:13 AM EDT
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7
Price at Filing: $63.24
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Change: +$0.1594 (+0.25%) info
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Jun 15, 2026, 1:53 PM EDT
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Importance Score:
8
Price at Filing: $62.98
Real-time Price: $63.40 info
Change: +$0.4194 (+0.67%) info
Market Cap: $31.117B info
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Apr 28, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
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Importance Score:
7
Price at Filing: $45.90
Real-time Price: $63.40 info
Change: +$17.50 (+38%) info
Market Cap: $31.117B info
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Apr 27, 2026, 8:08 PM EDT
Filing Type: 8-K
Importance Score:
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Price at Filing: $45.00
Real-time Price: $63.40 info
Change: +$18.40 (+41%) info
Market Cap: $31.117B info
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Apr 27, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT
Filing Type: 10-Q
Importance Score:
8
Price at Filing: $44.30
Real-time Price: $63.40 info
Change: +$19.10 (+43%) info
Market Cap: $31.117B info
CNC
Mar 26, 2026, 4:26 PM EDT
Filing Type: DEF 14A
Importance Score:
8
Price at Filing: $33.40
Real-time Price: $63.40 info
Change: +$30.00 (+90%) info
Market Cap: $31.117B info
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Mar 10, 2026, 1:11 PM EDT
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Importance Score:
7
Price at Filing: $38.64
Real-time Price: $63.40 info
Change: +$24.76 (+64%) info
Market Cap: $31.117B info
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Mar 09, 2026, 6:20 PM EDT
Filing Type: 8-K
Importance Score:
8
Price at Filing: $43.20
Real-time Price: $63.40 info
Change: +$20.20 (+47%) info
Market Cap: $31.117B info
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Feb 17, 2026, 4:31 PM EST
Filing Type: 10-K
Importance Score:
9
Price at Filing: $41.40
Real-time Price: $63.40 info
Change: +$22.00 (+53%) info
Market Cap: $31.117B info
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