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CENTENE CORP (CNC) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CNC - US15135B1017 - Common Stock

39.95 USD
+0.93 (+2.38%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 5:39:00 PM
39.95 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/22/2025, 5:39:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

6

Overall CNC gets a technical rating of 6 out of 10. In the last year, CNC was a below average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.

When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, CNC is a bad performer in the overall market: 78% of all stocks are doing better.
The long term trend is still neutral, but the short term trend is positive, so the stock is getting more and more appreciated by traders and investors.
CNC is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
CNC has an average volume of 8939060 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
CNC is an average performer in the Health Care Providers & Services industry, it outperforms 40% of 102 stocks in the same industry.
CNC is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so CNC is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
CENTENE CORP / CNC Weekly stock chart
CENTENE CORP / CNC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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Although the technical rating is only medium, CNC does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 37.87, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

33.72

47.02

When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 37.06 to 37.87. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @35.22 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @34.06 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

We can see 3 important resistance areas.

  • Resistance @39.98 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 40.86 to 40.86. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @46.55 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe long term trend for CNC is neutral.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for CNC is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength22.44NEGATIVECNC has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 77.56% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CNC is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CNC is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of CNC is below a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)58.43NEUTRALThe RSI value for CNC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.07NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests CNC has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)47.81NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for CNC is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.39MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for CNC suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)10NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for CNC suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
39.9937.242.75 (6.88%)14.54%
An entry @39.99. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @37.24. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 2.75 points, which is 6.88%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 14.54% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
CENTENE CORP / CNC Daily stock chart

CENTENE CORP

NYSE:CNC (12/22/2025, 5:39:00 PM)

After market: 39.95 0 (0%)

39.95

+0.93 (+2.38%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Performance
% Chg2.38%
1 Week-1.24%
2 Weeks5.46%
1 Month9.45%
3 Month14.6%
6 Month-26%
12 Month-34.08%
2 Year-46.17%
3 Year-51.29%
5 Year-33.45%
10 Year21.41%
15 Year530.62%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.28
ATR(20)%3.39%
ATR Inc-6.61%
Range Today1.57
ADR(20)1.29
ADR(20)%3.23%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS22.44
3 months CRS87.62
6 months CRS11.29
Mansfield-2.42
10 Day High41.74
10 Day Low37.25
20 Day High41.74
20 Day Low37.25
52 Week High66.81
52 Week Low25.08
CS1 End37.87
CR1 Start39.98
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.21%
DER(5)0.36%
Volume5.01M
Volume Incr-5.41%
Vol(5)6.98M
Vol(50)8.94M

CENTENE CORP / CNC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for CENTENE CORP?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to CNC.


What is the current trend direction of CENTENE CORP (CNC) stock?

The current trend direction for CENTENE CORP (CNC) is Bearish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for CENTENE CORP?

CENTENE CORP (CNC) has an RSI value of 58.4282. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for CNC stock?

The MACD indicator for CENTENE CORP (CNC) has a value of -0.0663965, indicating a bearish trend.


Can you provide the support and resistance levels for CENTENE CORP?

CENTENE CORP (CNC) has a support level at 37.87 and a resistance level at 39.98. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of CNC support and resistance levels.