Centene Corporation · Financials · Insurance
As of 2026-06-26, Centene Corporation (CNC) has a 3-month relative strength percentile of 96 within the TickerStance CS+ADRC universe (~5,000 tickers). Its Power rating (absolute 1–99) is 72. The current market Stance is 47 (Neutral). Sector: Financials, ranked 9 of 11. Average daily range 3.8%, relative volume 1.01×. TickerStance reports observed regime conditions across the full CS+ADRC universe; band assignment reflects current breadth, momentum, and macro inputs computed at the daily close. Percentile ranks run from 1 (weakest) to 99 (strongest) relative to all universe members on the same date.
Diluted EPS, last 8 quarters. Positive EPS uses YoY change.
Relative strength across horizons plus the leadership score.
Accumulation rating, relative volume, U/D ratio, breakout-day proof.
3m RS is 96, Market Stance is mixed at 47, A/D rating B
YoY sales growth, last 8 quarters. Sales must back the earnings story.
TTM operating margin. Expansion = real operating leverage.
YoY common shares outstanding. Down = buyback tailwind. Up > 2% = dilution flag.
Reported figures from SEC filings. No analyst estimates or forward guidance.
Daily range, ATR, beta, and the math for a 1-ADR stop.
CNC is in a stage 2 uptrend, week 8. Currently in a 12-day base; basing ADR 3.6% (broad 3.7%). VCP detected: no. RS line at new high since base start. Distance from 50d / 200d: 16.5% / 53.2%.
Strong relative strength, but attention is quiet relative to this name’s own recent norm. Academic work links low public attention to better forward returns on average — context to weigh, not a forecast.
Measures how unusual this name’s public attention is against its own 90-day history — a surprise reading, not a ranking of how watched it is versus other stocks. Intel, not a signal.
CNC is held by 19 ETFs as of Mar 2026. Top owner: VTI at 0.03% weight, $512M notional. Top 3 carry $1.1B.
Top 10 by value, from SEC N-PORT-P filings dated Mar 2026.
| ETF | Weight | Value |
|---|---|---|
| VTIVanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | $512M |
| VOOVanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.03% | $389M |
| IVViShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 0.03% | $197M |
| VBVanguard Small Cap ETF | 0.11% | $186M |
| SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.03% | $178M |
| VOVanguard Mid-Cap ETF | 0.09% | $174M |
| VBRVanguard Small Cap Value ETF | 0.19% | $118M |
| XLVState Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.29% | $111M |
| VTVVanguard Value ETF | 0.03% | $74M |
| IWRiShares Russell Midcap ETF | 0.13% | $61M |
Showing 10 of 19 ETF owners.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CNC Jan avg: 1.35% median: 3.38% win: 75% σ: 5.91% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | CNC Feb avg: -2.93% median: -2.78% win: 50% σ: 7.87% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | CNC Mar avg: -7.55% median: -3.76% win: 50% σ: 13.91% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | CNC Apr avg: 11.48% median: -1.42% win: 40% σ: 30.09% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | CNC May avg: -1.01% median: -2.01% win: 40% σ: 7.80% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | CNC Jun avg: 0.19% median: 0.03% win: 50% σ: 7.06% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 (current) | CNC Jul avg: -6.28% median: 5.42% win: 75% σ: 31.08% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | CNC Aug avg: 0.24% median: -0.50% win: 50% σ: 8.89% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | CNC Sep avg: 4.20% median: 3.61% win: 50% σ: 16.20% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | CNC Oct avg: -2.15% median: -0.36% win: 50% σ: 11.10% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | CNC Nov avg: 4.17% median: 4.53% win: 75% σ: 6.36% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | CNC Dec avg: 0.12% median: 0.84% win: 75% σ: 4.32% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 |