Centene (NYSE:CNC – Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday. The company reported $2.51 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.09 by $1.42, FiscalAI reports. Centene Stock PerformanceCNC stock traded down $0.75 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $63.16. Neutral Sentiment: Analyst view remains cautious: Robert W. Baird raised its price target from $46 to $66 but maintained a “neutral” rating. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $66.50.