Mizuho Raises Centene Price Target to $50 Following Strong Q1 Results and Guidance Hike

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Mizuho has increased its price target for Centene Corporation to $50 from $41, while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock. The adjustment follows the company's robust first-quarter financial results, which featured an adjusted EPS of $3.37, significantly surpassing analyst consensus. Centene also reported revenue of $49.94 billion, bolstered by strong operational performance and potential upside from risk adjustment revenue. In conjunction with the earnings beat, the company raised its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance by 13%, signaling management's confidence in its long-term growth trajectory. Analysts view the earnings outperformance as a stabilizing factor for the company's financial position despite ongoing sector challenges. Mizuho's revised target reflects a more constructive view of the stock's valuation amid improving operating margins.

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