Centene Corporation (CNC) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+61.68%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$41.15

Current price$66.53

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,616.80

YTD rank#28 of 500

SectorHealth Care

Official websitecentene.com

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CNC vs its sector

Health Care sector average+29.73%

CNC YTD+61.68%

Difference+31.95 pts

Stocks in sector60

Outperforming its sector. CNC is 31.95 points ahead of the Health Care sector average, which covers 60 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Centene Corporation (CNC) is up +61.68% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #28 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $41.15 and trades at $66.53 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,616.80 today. That puts it 31.95 points ahead of the Health Care sector average of +29.73%.

Recent performance

Centene Corporation (CNC) has gained 5.62% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 7.97%, and gained 3.84% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 6.36%). It is trading 6.61% below its 52-week high of $71.24, set on 2026-10-22.

Latest CNC news

Deutsche Bank Adjusts Centene Price Target to $87 From $85, Maintains Buy RatingMT Newswires · 2026-11-02
Truist Adjusts Price Target on Centene to $82 From $80, Maintains Buy RatingMT Newswires · 2026-11-02
Investors Are Betting a Blue Wave Will Help Hospitals. Don’t Count on It.The Wall Street Journal · 2026-11-01
CNC Q3 deep dive: Medicare and Marketplace margin gains drive improved outlookStockStory · 2026-10-31
The 5 most interesting analyst questions from Centene’s Q3 earnings callStockStory · 2026-10-30

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CNC YTD return FAQ

What is Centene Corporation (CNC)'s YTD return in 2026?

Centene Corporation (CNC) is up +61.68% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Centene Corporation (CNC)'s price at the start of 2026?

Centene Corporation (CNC) closed at $41.15 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $66.53 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Centene Corporation (CNC) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Centene Corporation (CNC) ranks #28 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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