Centene Corporation is projected to rise to $89.01 by 2027, a +32% move from its current price of $67.35. CNC is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $66.00 | $67.38 | $68.78 | +0.04% |
| Jul 14 | $65.47 | $67.40 | $69.40 | +0.08% |
| Jul 15 | $65.06 | $67.43 | $69.88 | +0.12% |
| Jul 16 | $64.73 | $67.46 | $70.30 | +0.16% |
| Jul 17 | $64.44 | $67.49 | $70.67 | +0.20% |
| Jul 18 | $64.19 | $67.51 | $71.01 | +0.24% |
| Jul 19 | $63.95 | $67.54 | $71.33 | +0.28% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $63.95 | $67.54 | $71.33 | +0.28% |
| Week 2 | $62.70 | $67.73 | $73.17 | +0.57% |
| Week 3 | $61.80 | $67.92 | $74.66 | +0.85% |
| Week 4 | $61.07 | $68.11 | $75.97 | +1.14% |
| Week 5 | $60.46 | $68.31 | $77.17 | +1.42% |
| Week 6 | $59.93 | $68.50 | $78.30 | +1.71% |
| Week 7 | $59.46 | $68.69 | $79.37 | +1.99% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Centene Corporation (CNC) operates as a managed care company that provides programs and services to under-insured families, and commercial organizations in the United States. It operates through four segments: Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, and Other. The Medicaid segment offers the temporary assistance for needy families; medicaid expansion; aged, blind, or disabled; and children's health insurance programs, as well as long-term services and supports; foster care; and medicare-medicaid plans.
This segment also provides healthcare products and services. The Medicare segment offers special needs and medicare supplement, and prescription drug plans. The Commercial segment provides health insurance marketplace product for individual and commercial group.
The Other segment operates clinical healthcare and pharmacies, as well as offers vision and dental, behavioral health, and centralized services. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Category: Healthcare
Centene Corporation (CNC) is a healthcare company currently trading at $67.60 with a market capitalization of $33.38B. It is ranked 424 among equities by market cap.
The 2026 forecast shows an average price of $67.60 with 0 ROI and neutral sentiment, with a min of $31.80 and a max of $87.37 for the year.
Looking further, the forecast path shows rising averages: 2027 avg $89.35 (ROI 32.2, bullish), 2028 avg $101.55 (ROI 50.2, bullish), 2029 avg $117.88 (ROI 74.4, bullish), and 2030 avg $141.70 (ROI 109.6, bullish). The long-range outlook extends to 2040 with avg $531.83 (ROI 686.7, bullish) and 2050 with avg $1,019.54 (ROI 1408.2, bullish). These figures imply substantial upside potential over the horizon while highlighting variability across years.
A major floor 52.8% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 12.5% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (1.5% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 10.3% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key CNC support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of CNC market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $66.84 | Buy | $67.03 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $66.49 | Buy | $66.35 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $64.73 | Buy | $64.93 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $61.00 | Buy | $59.84 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $49.82 | Buy | $53.67 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $44.45 | Buy | $49.12 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 62.02 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 42.53 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 92.87 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -18.59 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.07 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | 6.67 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.79 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 81.41 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.49 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 3.63 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 68.09 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 2.58 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 76.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 67.33 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 27.81 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 1.13 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish overall. RSI14 is 60, and the stock sits above the SMA50 of $60.65 while above the SMA200 of $44.27, suggesting a constructive trend.
Near-term support is cited at $58.82 and resistance at $68.35, with a 30-day price range from $58.76 to $77.77. The stock’s volatility is shown as 40 in annualized terms, underscoring the potential for price movement within the near term.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31.80 | $67.35 | $86.70 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $72.47 | $89.01 | $114.60 | +32% | Bullish | |
| $80.78 | $101.27 | $134.22 | +50% | Bullish | |
| $92.14 | $117.48 | $159.30 | +74% | Bullish | |
| $109.28 | $141.43 | $195.51 | +110% | Bullish | |
| $126.95 | $166.52 | $234.11 | +147% | Bullish | |
| $161.60 | $214.62 | $306.38 | +219% | Bullish | |
| $184.48 | $247.88 | $358.78 | +268% | Bullish | |
| $189.66 | $257.66 | $377.73 | +283% | Bullish | |
| $213.87 | $293.60 | $435.58 | +336% | Bullish | |
| $370.27 | $532.76 | $831.10 | +691% | Bullish | |
| $655.30 | $1,020.00 | $1,713.71 | +14.1x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $31.80 | $67.35 | $79.79 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $57.92 | $67.92 | $81.45 | +0.84% |
| September 2026 | $59.28 | $69.87 | $84.51 | +2.88% |
| October 2026 | $59.43 | $70.37 | $85.73 | +0.72% |
| November 2026 | $58.37 | $69.38 | $85.02 | -1.41% |
| December 2026 | $58.98 | $70.36 | $86.70 | +1.41% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month CNC forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
The CNC price prediction for 2026 points to an average of $67.35 (low $31.80, high $86.70) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $67.35. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2027, CNC is projected to trade between $72.47 and $114.60, averaging $89.01 — a potential gain of +32% from today's $67.35. That is up +32% on the projected 2026 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Centene Corporation's 2028 outlook centres on $101.27, within a $80.78 to $134.22 range. That is up +14% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +50% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2029, CNC could reach as high as $159.30, with a base case around $117.48 and support toward $92.14 — roughly +74% from $67.35. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CNC to range from $109.28 to $195.51 through 2030. The $141.43 average target implies a +110% move from current prices. That is up +20% on the projected 2029 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The CNC price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $166.52 (low $126.95, high $234.11) — a potential gain of +147% on today's $67.35. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2032, CNC is projected to trade between $161.60 and $306.38, averaging $214.62 — a potential gain of +219% from today's $67.35. That is up +29% on the projected 2031 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Centene Corporation's 2033 outlook centres on $247.88, within a $184.48 to $358.78 range. That is up +15% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +268% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2034, CNC could reach as high as $377.73, with a base case around $257.66 and support toward $189.66 — roughly +283% from $67.35. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CNC to range from $213.87 to $435.58 through 2035. The $293.60 average target implies a +336% move from current prices. That is up +14% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CNC price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $532.76 (low $370.27, high $831.10) — a potential gain of +691% on today's $67.35. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2050, CNC is projected to trade between $655.30 and $1,713.71, averaging $1,020.00 — a potential gain of +14.1x from today's $67.35. That is up +91% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in CNC today (≈ 14.84781 CNC) could be worth
$15,144.73
+$14,144.73 (+1414%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CNC price of $1,020 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in CNCwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in CNC on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 30.750307 CNC) would be worth
$2,071.03
+$1,071.03 (+107.1%) today · 2.07× · US Dollar
Based on a CNC entry price of $32.52 vs. today's $67.35.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $67.86 | $992.48 | -0.8% |
| 1 month ago | $65.34 | $1,030.76 | +3.1% |
| 3 months ago | $37.3 | $1,805.63 | +80.6% |
| 6 months ago | $46.39 | $1,451.82 | +45.2% |
| 1 year ago | $32.52 | $2,071.03 | +107.1% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $74.57 | $903.18 | -9.7% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $130.00 around 2030.
Implied market cap at $130.00: $64.19B
The multi-year forecast shows bullish sentiment across the longer horizon, with the average price rising from $67.60 in 2026 to higher levels in subsequent years. The 2030 average is $141.70 with a 109.6% ROI, reflecting strong upside despite a broad max/min range for the year ($109.06 to $196.85).
By 2040, the average reaches $531.83 with a 686.7% ROI, while the 2050 forecast shows an average of $1,019.54 and a 1408.2% ROI. The implied ranges widen at later dates (e.g., 2040 min $366.78, max $836.14; 2050 min $647.94, max $1,729.08), indicating significant potential upside alongside notable volatility. The outlook remains bullish across these years, but outcomes are not guaranteed and depend on future market factors.
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Avg $141.70; min $109.06; max $196.85; ROI 109.6; sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast shows bullish sentiment in years ahead with rising averages (e.g., 2027 avg $89.35, 2028 $101.55, 2030 $141.70, 2040 $531.83, 2050 $1,019.54) and positive ROI, though outcomes vary across year ranges and are not guaranteed.
Yes. The 2050 forecast lists a max of $1,729.08 and an average of $1,019.54, indicating the potential to surpass $1,000 in the upper end of the projected range.
Current price $67.60; Market Cap $33.38B.
Sentiment BULLISH; RSI14 60; SMA50 $60.65; SMA200 $44.27; 30-day range $58.76-$77.77; support $58.82; resistance $68.35; annualized volatility 40.
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