WCG - WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
| Previous Close | 260.81 |
| Open | 260.00 |
| Bid | 250.80 x 800 |
| Ask | 259.26 x 900 |
| Day's Range | 257.99 - 262.07 |
| 52 Week Range | 205.16 - 324.99 |
| Volume | 634,651 |
| Avg. Volume | 1,064,437 |
| Market Cap | 13.017B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 1.42 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 27.85 |
| EPS (TTM) | 9.29 |
| Earnings Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | N/A (N/A) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| 1y Target Est | 324.00 |
- American City Business Journals•2 days ago
Centene says acquisition, state expansions drove 40% quarterly revenue increase
Centene Corp. (NYSE: CNC) on Tuesday credited its first-quarter revenue increase to program expansions in Illinois, Florida and other states, along with its acquisition of Fidelis Care last year.
- Reuters•3 days ago
Centene Corp raises 2019 forecast, pushes forward on WellCare deal
Centene Corp on Tuesday raised its earnings and sales forecast for the year and said it had begun early discussions with regulatory authorities regarding its planned acquisition of smaller rival WellCare Health Plans . On a conference call with analysts, Centene said that it might have to make some divestitures in Nebraska and Missouri in order for the proposed $15.27 billion deal to go through. The company, which expects to close the deal in the first half of next year, hopes the acquisition will help bulk up its government-backed Medicare and Medicaid businesses.
- Zacks•3 days ago
WellCare Health Plans (WCG) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
WellCare (WCG) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- MarketWatch•3 days ago
Health-care earnings: ‘Medicare for all’ looms large
Health-care earnings begin in earnest this week. Centene Corp. reported on Tuesday, and Anthem Inc., Biogen Inc., Boston Scientific Corp. and Novartis AG are set to report Wednesday.
- Zacks•8 days ago
Is a Beat in the Cards for Anthem's (ANTM) Q1 Earnings?
Anthem's (ANTM) first-quarter earnings are likely to benefit from an impressive operating performance and robust revenues, driven by its strong businesses.
- PR Newswire•8 days ago
WellCare's Legal Team Wins 2019 Legal Department of the Year in Florida Legal Awards
TAMPA, Fla., April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- It's awards season, and the WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (WCG) (WellCare) Legal team is celebrating being named Legal Department of the Year by the Daily Business Review in the 2019 Florida Legal Awards. The awards are based on success stories: how a given corporate counsel's office, regardless of its size, came up with innovative programs, used ingenuity to solve problems or surmounted a scarcity of resources and still delivered a high quality of client service. "I'm incredibly proud of the amazing work that our team has accomplished over the last few years to ensure that WellCare's reputation and commitment to our members are consistently protected and represented," said WellCare's Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Anat Hakim.
- PR Newswire•9 days ago
WellCare Donates $100,000 to Support Addiction Treatment for New and Expectant Mothers in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. and TAMPA, Fla., April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare of Kentucky, a WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (WCG) company, and the WellCare Community Foundation donated $100,000 to Volunteers of America Mid-States, Inc. (VOA) to open a new residential addiction treatment program in Manchester, Kentucky for new and expectant mothers.
- Zacks•10 days ago
WellCare Unit Inks Deal to Serve Medicaid Liver Patients
WellCare's (WCG) unit inks a value-based deal to introduce the Hepatitis C Center of Excellence program for check-up and treatment of Medicaid members.
- GlobeNewswire•10 days ago
WellCare Health Plans (WCG) Merger Investigation: Halper Sadeh LLP Announces Investigation Into Whether the Sale of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. is Fair to WellCare Shareholders – WCG
Halper Sadeh LLP, a global investor rights law firm, announces it is investigating whether the sale of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (“WellCare” or the “Company”) (WCG) to Centene Corporation (“Centene”) is fair to WellCare shareholders. If you are a WellCare shareholder and would like to discuss your legal rights and options, please visit WellCare (WCG) Merger Investigation or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com.
- PR Newswire•11 days ago
WellCare of Nebraska Names Tim Meyers State President
LINCOLN, Neb. and TAMPA, Fla. , April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare of Nebraska , a WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) company, has named Tim Meyers as state president. In this role, Meyers oversees ...
- PR Newswire•11 days ago
Care1st Health Plan Arizona Launches Hepatitis C Treatment Program with Maricopa Integrated Health System
PHOENIX and TAMPA, Fla. , April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Care1st Health Plan Arizona, a WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) company, signed a value-based agreement with Maricopa Integrated Health System ...
- PR Newswire•11 days ago
WellCare to Release First Quarter 2019 Results on April 30, 2019
TAMPA, Fla., April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (WCG) today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter 2019 on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET. The company will also host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET that morning to discuss its financial results. Due to the previously announced transaction with Centene Corporation, the company will not be taking questions during the conference call.
- Zacks•14 days ago
What's in the Store for UnitedHealth (UNH) Earnings in Q1?
UnitedHealth (UNH) should gain from higher revenues, membership partly offset by rise in expenses.
- Zacks•15 days ago
Zacks.com featured expert Kevin Matras highlights: WellCare Health Plans, Domtar, Amedysis, Fastenal and DMC Global
Zacks.com featured expert Kevin Matras highlights: WellCare Health Plans, Domtar, Amedysis, Fastenal and DMC Global
- Zacks•15 days ago
UnitedHealth's (UNH) Unit to Upgrade Care Bundles Program
UnitedHealth's (UNH) arm to offer better care with its enhanced UnitedHealthcare Care Bundles Program.
- Zacks•15 days ago
Centene on Track With Inorganic Strategies to Aid Growth
A number of successful acquisitions over the years should aid Centene's (CNC) overall growth.
- PR Newswire•15 days ago
The Care1st Avondale Resource Center Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary
PHOENIX and TAMPA, Fla., April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (WCG) (WellCare) announced today that Care1st Health Plan Arizona's Care1st Avondale Resource Center, in partnership with the City of Avondale and First Things First (FTF), is commemorating its 10-year anniversary and continued commitment to serving vulnerable communities in Southwest Maricopa County through cross-sector collaborative successes. During the Great Recession, which impacted many families across the metro-Phoenix area, Care1st Health Plan Arizona and the City of Avondale sought to find an innovative solution to tackle the lack of easily accessible human services in the Southwest Valley.
Market Realist•16 days agoA Look at Synergies from the Centene-WellCare Deal
Centene or UnitedHealth Group: Which Is a Better Pick in April?(Continued from Prior Part)The leader in government-sponsored programs During its Centene-WellCare investor presentation, Centene (CNC) estimated fiscal 2019 proforma revenues of $97
- Zacks•16 days ago
Buy These 5 Low Leverage Stocks to Avoid the Perils of Debt
Before investing blindly in a stock exhibiting solid growth traits, one should consider the extent of its leverage in order to avoid falling into debt traps.
Market Realist•16 days agoCNC or UNH: Who Has Better Earnings Growth Prospects?
Centene or UnitedHealth Group: Which Is a Better Pick in April?(Continued from Prior Part)EPS guidanceIn its fourth-quarter earnings conference call, Centene (CNC) guided for fiscal 2019 GAAP diluted EPS of $3.65–$3.83, higher than the previous
- PR Newswire•16 days ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: WeissLaw LLP Investigates WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
NEW YORK , April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the Board of Directors of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. ("WCG" ...
- Zacks•17 days ago
Centene Vs. Anthem: Which Stock is Better Ahead of Earnings?
Centene and Anthem, two dominant players in the health insurance space, are set to gain in an expanding industry. We will see here which one is better placed ahead of earnings.
- CNBC Videos•9 days ago
Health care stocks are falling because investors aren't seeing a catalyst for the stocks, says analyst
Ana Gupte, SVB Leerink senior analyst, joins "The Exchange" to discuss why managed health care stocks are facing pressure.
