Joel Greenblatt's CNC Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 857,075 shares of Centene Corporation (CNC) worth $35.27 M, representing 0.13% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in CNC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2025, adding 641,737 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2016, reducing 371,972 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Centene Corporation (CNC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Centene Corporation (CNC) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -84,131 | Reduce 8.94% | 857,075 | $41.15 |
| Q3 2025 | +641,737 | Add 214.29% | 941,206 | $35.68 |
| Q2 2025 | +171,049 | Add 133.19% | 299,469 | $54.28 |
| Q1 2025 | -27,911 | Reduce 17.85% | 128,420 | $60.71 |
| Q4 2024 | +19,129 | Add 13.94% | 156,331 | $60.58 |
| Q3 2024 | -24,455 | Reduce 15.13% | 137,202 | $75.28 |
| Q2 2024 | +68,914 | Add 74.31% | 161,657 | $66.30 |
| Q1 2024 | -53,026 | Reduce 36.38% | 92,743 | $78.48 |
| Q4 2023 | +13,513 | Add 10.22% | 145,769 | $74.21 |
| Q3 2023 | -68,192 | Reduce 34.02% | 132,256 | $68.88 |
| Q2 2023 | +28,349 | Add 16.47% | 200,448 | $67.45 |
| Q1 2023 | +89,920 | Add 109.42% | 172,099 | $63.21 |
| Q4 2022 | -62,467 | Reduce 43.19% | 82,179 | $82.01 |
| Q3 2022 | +110,490 | Add 323.49% | 144,646 | $77.81 |
| Q2 2022 | +18,639 | Add 120.12% | 34,156 | $84.61 |
| Q1 2022 | +11,986 | Add 339.45% | 15,517 | $84.17 |
| Q4 2021 | -1,317 | Reduce 27.17% | 3,531 | $82.41 |
| Q3 2021 | +4,848 | New Buy | 4,848 | $62.29 |
| Q1 2021 | -21,472 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | -8,617 | Reduce 28.64% | 21,472 | $60.03 |
| Q3 2020 | +30,089 | New Buy | 30,089 | $58.33 |
| Q1 2020 | -220,625 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | -309,135 | Reduce 58.35% | 220,625 | $62.87 |
| Q3 2019 | +100,090 | Add 23.29% | 529,760 | $43.26 |
| Q2 2019 | +418,197 | Add 3645.05% | 429,670 | $52.44 |
| Q1 2019 | -399 | Reduce 3.36% | 11,473 | $53.08 |
| Q4 2018 | -91,176 | Reduce 88.48% | 11,872 | $57.61 |
| Q3 2018 | +94,770 | Add 1144.84% | 103,048 | $72.39 |
| Q2 2018 | +3,434 | Add 70.89% | 8,278 | $61.61 |
| Q1 2018 | -47,636 | Reduce 90.77% | 4,844 | $53.47 |
| Q4 2017 | -580 | Reduce 1.09% | 52,480 | $50.44 |
| Q3 2017 | +676 | Add 1.29% | 53,060 | $48.38 |
| Q2 2017 | +1,714 | Add 3.38% | 52,384 | $39.94 |
| Q1 2017 | +5,772 | Add 12.86% | 50,670 | $35.62 |
| Q4 2016 | +16,420 | Add 57.66% | 44,898 | $28.26 |
| Q3 2016 | +18,248 | Add 178.38% | 28,478 | $33.46 |
| Q2 2016 | -371,972 | Reduce 97.32% | 10,230 | $35.68 |
| Q1 2016 | +151,064 | Add 65.36% | 382,202 | $30.78 |
| Q4 2015 | -105,778 | Reduce 31.40% | 231,138 | $32.91 |
| Q3 2015 | +263,540 | Add 359.16% | 336,916 | $27.11 |
| Q2 2015 | -254,820 | Reduce 77.64% | 73,376 | $40.20 |
| Q1 2015 | -44,448 | Reduce 11.93% | 328,196 | $35.34 |
| Q4 2014 | -114,320 | Reduce 23.48% | 372,644 | $25.96 |
| Q3 2014 | -24,288 | Reduce 4.75% | 486,964 | $20.68 |
| Q2 2014 | +61,772 | Add 13.74% | 511,252 | $18.90 |
| Q1 2014 | +207,884 | Add 86.05% | 449,480 | $15.56 |
| Q4 2013 | +241,596 | New Buy | 241,596 | $14.74 |
Joel Greenblatt's Centene Corporation Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Centene Corporation (CNC) in Q4 2013, acquiring 241,596 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Centene Corporation (CNC) for 47 quarters since Q4 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Centene Corporation (CNC) was in Q3 2025, adding 941,206 shares worth $33.58 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 857,075 shares of Centene Corporation (CNC), valued at approximately $35.27 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Centene Corporation (CNC) represents approximately 0.13% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Centene Corporation (CNC) was 941,206 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025.