CNC Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

CNC has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

As of February 2026, Centene (CNC) does not pay a dividend.

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Providers & Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CVS 94,598 M 3.73% 4.29%
NHC 1,965 M 2.26% 4.48%
FME 13,192 M 2.82% 2.89%
UNH 259,912 M 2.48% 2.92%
FRE 31,878 M 2.32% 3.19%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MCK 118,218 M 14.5% 92.9%
CHE 6,224 M 12.0% 96.1%
UNH 259,912 M 11.7% 96.8%
LH 22,620 M 15.8% 16.0%
ELV 77,558 M 10.9% 100%

CNC Dividend History: as of February 2026

No dividends paid yet.

CNC Dividend FAQ

Centene Corp (NYSE:CNC) is a U.S.-based managed-care company that serves under-insured and uninsured populations through four business lines: Medicaid (including TANF, Medicaid expansion, and dual-eligible plans), Medicare (special-needs, supplement, and prescription-drug plans), Commercial (individual and group marketplace products), and “Other” (clinical services, pharmacy, vision/dental, behavioral health, and federal contracts). Founded in 1984 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the firm leverages a network of primary-care, specialty-care, hospital, and ancillary providers to deliver health-benefit solutions.

What is the Dividend Yield of CNC?

As of February 2026, CNC`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - by the current share price of 38.46.

Does CNC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026 CNC does not pay a dividend.

How often does CNC pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, CNC has issued dividend payments.

CNC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CNC for the next 4 payments are between 0 (+0.0%) and 0 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will CNC pay dividends in 2026?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Centene (CNC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CNC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Centene (CNC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CNC?

CNC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of CNC?

CNC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought CNC's shares at 58.24 five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CNC?

CNC Payout Consistency is 0.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.

Does CNC have a good Dividend Yield?

CNC`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CNC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNC is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of CNC?

CNC`s Overall Dividend Rating is (unknown). Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CNC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CNC's Outstanding Shares?

Centene's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.43% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has CNC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 7, 2019 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2000 81,835,100
2001 96,234,000 +17.6%
2002 139,728,900 +45.2%
2003 153,688,600 +9.99%
2004 174,465,800 +13.52%
2005 180,110,500 +3.24%
2006 172,643,400 -4.15%
2007 179,292,300 +3.85%
2008 177,595,800 -0.95%
2009 177,265,900 -0.19%
2010 201,791,600 +13.84%
2011 211,578,800 +4.85%
2012 216,220,800 +2.19%
2013 228,313,000 +5.59%
2014 243,431,600 +6.62%
2015 246,701,000 +1.34%
2016 351,022,400 +42.29%
2017 353,846,200 +0.8%
2018 420,246,000 +18.77%
2019 422,262,000 +0.48%
2020 580,129,000 +37.39%
2021 591,757,000 +2%
2022 559,934,000 -5.38%
2023 537,614,000 -3.99%
2024 501,978,000 -6.63%
2025 491,071,400 -2.17%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-30 14:21