Deutsche Bank Raises Centene (CNC) PT to $39 While Maintaining Hold Rating

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Deutsche Bank raised Centene's price target to $39, maintaining a Hold rating. Despite a Q4 loss, Centene anticipates revenue guidance of $170-$174 billion and over 40% adjusted EPS growth in 2026, expecting margin recovery.

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2026-02-21 23:18:36

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Deutsche Bank has increased its price target for Centene (NYSE: CNC) to $39 from $32, while reiterating a Hold rating, noting the stock was previously affected by downward industry trends. This follows Centene’s Q4 2025 earnings report, which showed diluted loss of $1.19 per share but full-year adjusted EPS slightly exceeding expectations. The company provided a 2026 revenue guidance of $170 to $174 billion and anticipates adjusted EPS growth over 40%, with management expecting meaningful margin recovery in the ACA marketplace despite projected Medicaid membership decline.

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