Centene Corp vs Williams Companies Inc — how do they compare? Centene Corp trades at $65.13 (market cap $32.05B), while Williams Companies Inc trades at $72.25 (market cap $88.45B). The key difference: Williams Companies Inc is far larger — about 2.8× Centene Corp's market cap, and Williams Companies Inc pays a 2.9% dividend while Centene Corp pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CNC | WMB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $32.05B | $88.45B |
Sector | Health | Energy |
52-Week High | $68.72 | $79.40 |
52-Week Low | $26.17 | $56.51 |
Enterprise Value | $21.10B | $119.07B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.9% |
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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 →Williams is a midstream energy company that owns and operates the large Transco and Northwest pipeline systems and associated natural gas gathering, processing, and storage assets. In August 2018, the firm acquired the remaining 26% ownership of its limited partner, Williams Partners.
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