Analyst consensus rating

Centene Analyst Rating: Buy

Direct answer

Centene's consensus rating is Buy.

18 analysts are included in the current consensus when a coverage count is available.
The same consensus reports an average price target of $71.78.
Forecast evidence checked October 18, 2026.

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Verified data

Current price
$69.16
Average price target
$71.78
High price target
$85.00
Low price target
$56.00
Low target gap
-19%
Target upside
+3.8%
High target gap
+22.9%
Target range width
41.9%
Consensus rating
Buy
Analysts
18
Evidence date
October 18, 2026
Valid through
October 25, 2026

Read the frequently asked questions.

What is the analyst consensus rating for Centene?

Centene has a verified Buy consensus. The same dataset has an average price target of $71.78.

How far are Centene's low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies -19%, while the high target implies +22.9%.

How many analysts are included in Centene's consensus?

The verified consensus includes 18 analysts.

How is Centene's target upside or downside calculated?

The average target of $71.78 is divided by the recorded price of $69.16, then one is subtracted to produce +3.8%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Centene's analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-10-18. The dataset is valid through 2026-10-25.