Centene Corp vs Lockheed Martin Corporation — how do they compare? Centene Corp trades at $68.55 (market cap $33.72B), while Lockheed Martin Corporation trades at $516.8 (market cap $120.05B). The key difference: Lockheed Martin Corporation is far larger — about 3.6× Centene Corp's market cap, and Lockheed Martin Corporation pays a 2.65% dividend while Centene Corp pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CNC | LMT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $33.72B | $120.05B |
Sector | Health | Industrials |
52-Week High | $68.72 | $676.70 |
52-Week Low | $25.21 | $410.74 |
Enterprise Value | $26.35B | $138.85B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.65% |
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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.
Read more on CNC →Lockheed Martin is the largest defense contractor globally and has dominated the Western market for high-end fighter aircraft since the F-35 program was awarded in 2001. Lockheed's largest segment is aeronautics, which is dominated by the massive F-35 program. Lockheed's remaining segments are rotary and mission systems, which is mainly the Sikorsky helicopter business.
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