Centene Corporation (CNC)

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Centene Corporation (CNC) is up 44.7% since the beginning of the year. At $60 per share, CNC is trading 4.1% below its 52-week high of $62. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CNC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $833.

Centene Corporation (CNC) has returned 44.71% so far this year and 7.55% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CNC has returned 6.23% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 13, 2001, CNC's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.94%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +64.0%, while the worst month was Jul 2025 at -52.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, CNC closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 24, 2006 with a return of +26.6%, while the worst single day was Jul 2, 2025 at -40.4%.

Centene Corporation has an annualized alpha of 17.93%, beta of 0.82, and R2 of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 14, 2001.

• This stock captured 112.82% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 74.56% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
• R2 of 0.14 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CNC ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Centene Corporation (CNC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Centene Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Centene Corporation was 74.07%, occurring on Aug 6, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Centene Corporation drawdown is 38.75%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Centene Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Centene Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Healthcare Plans industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.