Centene Corp vs Paychex, Inc. — how do they compare? Centene Corp trades at $65.13 (market cap $32.05B), while Paychex, Inc. trades at $120.92 (market cap $43.14B). The key difference: Paychex, Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Paychex, Inc. pays a 3.92% dividend while Centene Corp pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CNC | PAYX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $32.05B | $43.14B |
Sector | Health | Industrials |
52-Week High | $68.72 | $140.81 |
52-Week Low | $26.17 | $85.57 |
Enterprise Value | $21.10B | $46.63B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.92% |
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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 →Paychex is a leading provider of payroll, human capital management, and insurance solutions servicing small and midsize clients primarily in the United States. The company, established in 1979, services over 730,000 clients and pays over 1 in 12 U.S. private-sector workers. Alongside its traditional payroll services, Paychex offers HCM solutions such as benefits administration and time and attendance software, as well as human resources outsourcing and insurance agency services.
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