Advance Auto Parts, Inc. vs Centene Corp — how do they compare? Advance Auto Parts, Inc. trades at $53.1 (market cap $3.36B), while Centene Corp trades at $65.13 (market cap $32.89B). The key difference: Centene Corp is far larger — about 9.8× Advance Auto Parts, Inc.'s market cap, and Advance Auto Parts, Inc. pays a 1.79% dividend while Centene Corp pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AAP | CNC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $3.36B | $32.89B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Health |
52-Week High | $64.17 | $68.72 |
52-Week Low | $38.75 | $26.17 |
Enterprise Value | $5.63B | $21.93B |
Dividend Yield | 1.79% | — |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Advance Auto Parts is one of the industry's largest retailers of aftermarket automotive parts, tools, and accessories to do-it-yourself customers in North America. Advance operated 4,972 stores as of the end of 2021, in addition to servicing 1,317 independently owned Carquest stores. The company's Worldpac unit is a premier distributor of imported original-equipment parts. Advance derived 58% of its 2021 sales from commercial clients, up from 30%-40% before the General Parts deal.
Read more on AAP →Centene is a managed-care organization focused on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 22 million medical members as of September 2021, mostly in Medicaid (68% of membership), the individual exchanges (10%), Medicare Advantage (6%), and the balance in Tricare (West region), correctional facility, and international plans. The company also serves 4 million users through the Medicare Part D pharmaceutical program.
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