CNC monthly performance report
Monthly CNC research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
CNC monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Centene Corporation (CNC) closed September 2026 at $67.04, up 4.20% for the month and +134.00% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CNC is +62.92%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.94% YTD.
- The stock is trading +34.65% versus its 200-day moving average ($49.79), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CNC has underperformed the S&P 500 by −61.28%, with a relative strength index reading of 63.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Centene Corporation ended September 2026 at $67.04, posting a monthly return of +4.20%. The S&P 500 returned +0.41% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.79%.
The current quarter stands at +0.87% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +34.65% versus the 200-day moving average ($49.79).
Year-to-date, CNC is +62.92% against SPY +12.94%, a gap of +49.97%. The stock is currently −3.34% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −68.65%.
| Period | CNC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.45% | +0.66% | −1.10% |
| 1 Week | +2.40% | −0.12% | +2.52% |
| 1 Month | +4.20% | +0.41% | +3.79% |
| 3 Months | +11.75% | +2.11% | +9.64% |
| 6 Months | +50.31% | +13.21% | +37.11% |
| YTD | +62.92% | +12.94% | +49.97% |
| 12 Months | +134.00% | +18.65% | +115.35% |
| 3 Years | +9.42% | +70.70% | −61.28% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +65.61% |
| #2 | Sep 2025 | +22.49% |
| #3 | Jul 2024 | +16.00% |
| #4 | Nov 2025 | +11.51% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | +11.19% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2025 | −52.01% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −25.98% |
| #3 | Oct 2024 | −17.30% |
| #4 | Aug 2023 | −9.54% |
| #5 | Feb 2025 | −8.84% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −7.76% |
| Q3 2025 | −34.84% |
| Q4 2025 | +16.32% |
| Q1 2026 | −18.10% |
| Q2 2026 | +95.87% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +0.87% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −10.19% |
| 2024 | −18.50% |
| 2025 | −30.50% |
| 2026 | +61.81% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $69.36 (2026-07-14) |
| 52-Week Low | $28.24 (2025-09-05) |
| Current Price | $67.04 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $49.79 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +34.65% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −68.65% (2025-08-06) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −3.34% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 63.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −61.28% |
| RS Peak | 123.9 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 28.8 (Aug 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CNC's return for this report period?
CNC returned +4.20% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-04.
Has CNC outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CNC: +62.92% vs SPY: +12.94%.
What is CNC's 12-month return?
+134.00% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CNC above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +34.65% versus 200DMA ($49.79).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−68.65% on 2025-08-06.