CNC Option Overview
Centene Corporation (CNC) options traded 34.79K contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 9.9K, and puts outnumber calls. 30-day implied volatility was 44.5%, in the lower part of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $67.00, 11.9% below the $76.04 close.
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How actively are CNC options traded?
13.1K calls and 21.69K puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 34.79K contracts in total. Open interest was 270.82K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 10.56K contracts per day. The CNC option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.
Is CNC implied volatility high right now?
Centene IV rank is 30, so its 30-day implied volatility of 44.5% is in the lower part of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 34.9% on Aug 7, 2026 to 66.8% on Feb 5, 2026. See the CNC implied volatility history for a longer view.
What is the CNC put/call ratio?
The Centene put/call volume ratio was 1.66 on Nov 4, 2026, so puts outnumber calls. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.78. The CNC open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.
What is CNC max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Centene options about one week from expiration was $67.00, 11.9% below the $76.04 close. The CNC max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.
What is CNC's expected move over the next week?
Based on 7-day implied volatility of 54.1%, options price a move of about ±$5.70 (±7.5%) over the next week, a range of roughly $70.34 to $81.74 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The CNC expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.