Centene Corp vs NRG Energy Inc — how do they compare? Centene Corp trades at $65.13 (market cap $32.05B), while NRG Energy Inc trades at $121 (market cap $24.83B). The key difference: Centene Corp is the larger of the two by market cap, and NRG Energy Inc pays a 1.61% dividend while Centene Corp pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CNC | NRG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $32.05B | $24.83B |
Sector | Health | Utilities |
52-Week High | $68.72 | $184.03 |
52-Week Low | $26.17 | $117.04 |
Enterprise Value | $21.10B | $48.79B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.61% |
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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 →NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the U.S., with 7 million customers, including its 2021 acquisition of Direct Energy. It also is one of the largest U.S. independent power producers, with 16 gigawatts of nuclear, coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity primarily in Texas. Since 2018, NRG has divested its 47% stake in NRG Yield, among other renewable energy and conventional generation investments. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.
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