Centene ( CNC ) is one of those companies in the medical services market that is overlooked in my opinion. This medical giant manages the largest portfolio of Medicaid policies in the country, dominates theHi there! I’m Narek, and I’ve been in the investment world for over six years. I started out as an equity analyst at European banks, digging into reports and learning how to spot value in the markets. I’ve worked across sectors — from telecom to industry — and found that behind every financial statement i ...

Core Points - Health Net is responding to the State of Emergency declared by Gov. Newsom in San Joaquin County due to the Victoria Island Incident, prioritizing support for affected members and healthcare providers [1] Member Support Initiatives - Members can secure emergency medication supplies through two options during the State of Emergency [2] - Health Net offers 24/7 crisis support via Behavioral Health Services and telehealth services at no cost for members unable to reach their primary care provider [2][3] - Members can access local community resources by calling 2-1-1 or visiting 211.org [3] Healthcare Provider Support - Healthcare providers can contact Health Net for assistance during the emergency, with specific support measures in place for those in affected areas [3][4] - Health Net will suspend refill limitations for prescriptions at out-of-network pharmacies if the original pharmacy is closed [4] Additional Resources and Services - Health Net is providing ongoing support including mental health referrals, social services, financial assistance, and legal guidance [4] - The company will extend grace periods for notifications related to various healthcare services and waive prior authorization requirements while maintaining notification requirements [4] Company Overview - Health Net, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, has been operating in California for over 45 years, serving more than three million members with a network of over 117,000 providers [6] - The company offers a range of health plans and services, including behavioral health and substance abuse programs, and employs over 5,700 people in California [6]

Key Takeaways Trade tensions and modest market gains highlight the growing appeal of value investing strategies. STNE, CNC, CVS and PFE pass key metrics like low P/CF, PEG under 1 and strong Value Scores. Each stock shows earnings resilience, with positive surprises and varied performance over the past year.The second half of 2025 has kicked off on a cautious note. While U.S. stocks opened June in positive territory, geopolitical tensions, particularly between the United States and China, continue to cast ...

Alongside housing, individuals receive primary care, mental health and substance use support, employment guidance and more personal services to help rebuild their livesSACRAMENTO, Calif., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), awarded a $2.6 million grant to connect individuals exiting the criminal justice system in Sacramento County to services that support a successful reentry into the ...

Preventative services, social support, health education and more to improve care access, quality and outcomesSACRAMENTO, Calif., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a partnership investment of more than $7.2 million to expand healthcare services to underserved Californians through mobile health clinics. Centene Foundation (PRN ...

It’s not an easy job to find value stocks. Being aware of a company's key financial numbers, like earnings per share and sales growth, can help investors identify stocks that are trading for less than their actual worth. However, a proper analysis of the fundamentals with the help of a number of metrics is required to determine whether a stock is a good bargain or not. When narrowing down the list of undervalued stocks, price to earnings (P/E) and price to sales (P/S) are the first ratios that come to an in ...

At a glance, Centene (NYSE: CNC ) seems almost too good to be true. With a bargain valuation, healthy revenue and earnings growth, and a large membership base spanning across the country, it was difficult at first to understand what pieces of the puzzleI am a full-time data scientist by trade and I have a growing passion for utilizing data-driven analysis to identify stock picking opportunities for long-term generation of wealth. My goal is to build as large a nest egg as possible for my retirement and, eve ...

The 2025 Q1 earnings season is slowly winding down, with the majority of S&P 500 companies already delivering their results. The period has overall been positive, though commentary surrounding upcoming periods has largely dictated post-earnings moves amid elevated uncertainty stemming from tariff talks.Still, several companies – Netflix (NFLX) , Eaton (ETN) , and Centene (CNC) – knocked it out of the park, posting robust results that had shareholders pleased. Let’s take a closer look at each release for tho ...

Centene Corporation (CNC) is aided by a growing Medicaid membership, an aging U.S. population, contract wins, strategic acquisitions and a notable financial standing.CNC’s Zacks Rank & Price PerformanceCentene currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).The stock has gained 7.3% in the past three months against the industry’s 22.1% decline. The Zacks Medical sector declined 9.9% and the S&P 500 composite decreased 1.3% in the same time frame.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchCentene’s Favorable Style Score ...

In value analysis, though price to earnings (P/E) and price to sales (P/S) are most preferred by investors, the underrated price-to-book ratio (P/B ratio) is also an easy-to-use valuation tool for identifying low-priced stocks with exceptional returns. The ratio is used to compare a stock’s market value/price to its book value.The P/B ratio is calculated as below:P/B ratio = market price per share/book value of equity per shareP/B ratio reflects how many times book value investors are ready to pay for a sha ...