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Centene (NYSE:CNC) joined CertifyOS in launching a national shared provider credentialing program designed to streamline verification for clinicians and health plans. Health Net, Centene's California subsidiary, expanded emergency support to members and providers affected by recent state weather and health emergencies. The joint rollout of the CertifyOS credentialing program and Health Net's expanded emergency aid signals operational and crisis-response moves that only tell part of Centene's...

NESR, BEKE and CNC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on September 24th, 2026.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after sentiment in the healthcare sector weakened, as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services moved to cancel Affordable Care Act coverage for roughly 760,000 people and claw back billions in subsidies.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after sentiment in the healthcare sector weakened, as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services moved to cancel Affordable Care Act coverage for roughly 760,000 people and claw back billions in subsidies.

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Oscar Health's profit rebound faces a test as rising medical spending and a larger member base threaten second-half profitability.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock has risen about 40% since late March 2026, against close to 19% for the S&P 500. Read cold, that looks like a recovery nobody could have timed. It was not hidden. The company had said plainly, months before the shares turned, that it would give up members to rebuild margin.

What a fantastic six months it’s been for Centene. Shares of the company have skyrocketed 94.3%, hitting $63.74. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Momentum stocks Centene, BrightSpring Health Services and Delek US show strong annual gains despite recent weekly pullbacks.

UnitedHealth (UNH) has turned its profits around. Operating earnings rose 55% in the second quarter of 2026, and management raised its full-year adjusted earnings guide to $19.50 to $20 a share. Revenue, though, has nearly stopped growing. So the rest of the recovery rests on something the company only partly controls: the medical bills of the people it insures.

Here is how Centene (CNC) and Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (ALZN) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Centene, BrightSpring and Delek combine 52-week gains with short-term pullbacks, putting them in focus as momentum plays for volatile markets.

Centene's robust cash flow is helping cut debt, with a lower debt-to-capital ratio and added liquidity reshaping its balance sheet.

ATI, BEKE and CNC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on September 22nd, 2026.

Kopernik Global Investors recently released its “Global All-Cap Fund” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund faced a difficult investment environment in the second quarter of 2026, as momentum-driven markets and soaring semiconductor stocks sharply favored growth-oriented equities over the fund’s value-focused approach. Class I shares declined 6.60% […]

Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors. However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.

Centene (NYSE:CNC) reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted diluted earnings-per-share guidance of more than $4.80 at the Deutsche Bank Healthcare Summit, with Chief Executive Officer Sarah London saying the company’s performance through the first two months of the third quarter was in line with expectations.

Centene (CNC) has moved back into focus after being highlighted for its earnings expectations, an attractive valuation profile, and exposure to growing ICHRA-driven individual coverage through its Ambetter Health Solutions business. Centene’s recent momentum has been hard to ignore, with a 90 day share price return of 9.96% feeding into a 60.60% year to date gain and a 1 year total shareholder return of 108.58%. This suggests investors are reassessing both its earnings profile and perceived...

eHealth says surging 2027 health costs are pushing smaller employers toward ICHRAs, potentially expanding individual coverage demand.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

SNDR, NESR and CNC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on September 18th, 2026.

CNC's profitability is recovering, but rising margins face a key test as Medicaid membership declines and eligibility reviews continue.

Avnet, Centene, Signet and Lifetime Brands stand out as value plays as Fed tightening keeps focus on cash flow and discounted valuations.

Centene's diversified market presence, cash generation and recent share gains give it an edge over Oscar Health as ACA insurers target long-term growth.

UnitedHealth's repair job is going to plan almost everywhere. The exception is the cost of its commercial health plans, where medical costs are running modestly above the 11% the company had been expecting. Medicare costs are coming in below what it planned for 2026, and Medicaid cost trend is in line, though management expects Medicaid margins to stay pressured for 2026. That cost divergence is what a holder should watch.

IQV's accelerating organic growth, robust R&DS bookings and expanding AI adoption are strengthening demand visibility and business momentum.

Oscar Health raised its full-year earnings outlook while lowering its expected medical costs to cover benefits for its nearly 3 million Affordable Care Act exchange members. Oscar, which made an aggressive play to gain ACA market share, has seen enrollment surge 47% from a year ago as of June 30, even as overall enrollment has plunged due to the expiration of enhanced premium subsidies. The ACA's No. 2 insurer by membership behind Centene said that it now expects its medical loss ratio, or benefit costs as a share of premiums, to be in the 81% to 82% range, down from the prior outlook of 81.5% to 82.5%.

THC, NESR and CNC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on September 16th, 2026.

Stocks like THG, ACIW, BP and CNC are seeing price strength and have a high chance of carrying the momentum forward.

TFX, CNC, ENS, ROCK and FAF stand out among five low P/B stocks offering attractive value and promising growth prospects.