Centene Corp stock holds near its yearly high

Published on 09/22/2026 at 13:54 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Centene Corp stock traded at USD 65.29 on September 22, 2026, 6.2 percent below its 52-week high. Q2 FY26 revenue reached USD 53.58 billion.

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Centene Corp stock (ISIN US15133V1035) traded at USD 65.29 on the NYSE at 8:24 a.m. EDT on September 22, 2026, up 0.45 percent from the prior close of USD 64.99. The quote stood 6.2 percent below the 52-week high of USD 69.63 and 106.4 percent above the 52-week low of USD 31.63.

Revenue reaches USD 53.58 billion

The latest reported quarterly data point to substantial operating scale. Yahoo Finance lists Q2 FY26 revenue at USD 53.58 billion and earnings at USD 1.09 billion, with a profit margin of 2.04 percent. Revenue exceeded the earnings figure by USD 52.49 billion in the same reporting period, highlighting the narrow margin profile of the managed-care business.

The same Q2 FY26 data show actual earnings of USD 2.51 against an estimate of USD 1.08. The USD 1.43 difference equals 132.4 percent above the estimate and is the clearest quantified comparison in the latest available quarterly snapshot.

Valuation leaves room for policy risk

A broader valuation overview cited on September 21, 2026, placed Centene at a forward price-to-earnings multiple of 14.4 times at a share price of about USD 65.70. The valuation is neither close to the 52-week low nor at the yearly peak, so the market is still pricing the company between recovery potential and exposure to changes in health policy.

The recent price range reinforces that balance. The current USD 65.29 quote is 88.6 percent of the way from the 52-week low to the 52-week high, while the market capitalization was USD 32.16 billion on September 22, 2026. Average daily volume was 5.51 million shares in the latest available market snapshot.

Stock remains below its yearly peak

Centene Corp stock was valued at USD 65.29 on the NYSE as of September 22, 2026, with a market capitalization of USD 32.16 billion. The 52-week range of USD 31.63 to USD 69.63 places the shares close to the upper end of their recent range, while the latest quarterly earnings comparison remains the more important fundamental signal.