Centene Corporation (CNC) Options Chain
The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.
Centene Corporation (CNC) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical - Healthcare Plans industry, with a market capitalization near $29.04B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 60,400 people, carrying a beta of 1.06 to the broader market. Centene Corporation operates as a multi-national healthcare enterprise that provides programs and services to under-insured and uninsured individuals in the United States. Led by Sarah London, public since 2001-12-13.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $57.95
- Total OI
- 382.7K
- Total Volume
- 16.6K
- Front Expiration
- 28 days
- Second Expiration
- 34 days
- ATM IV
- 39.6%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 27.20%
As of May 15, 2026, Centene Corporation (CNC) has 382.7K open contracts and 16.6K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 28 days out, followed by 34 days. ATM implied volatility is 39.6%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 27.20%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.
How CNC options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Centene Corporation options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 39.6% and dealer gamma exposure is positive, so dealer hedging is mechanically mean-reverting. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.
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CNC most-active contracts
| Type | Strike | Expiration | Volume | OI | IV | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALL | $25.00 | Jan 15, 2027 | 2 | 61.8K | 61.4% | $33.25 | $35.80 |
Top 1 contracts from the ORATS-sourced nightly scan; ranked by volume within the broader S&P 500/400/600 + ETF universe.
Frequently asked CNC options chain questions
- What does the CNC options chain show right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, Centene Corporation (CNC) has 382.7K contracts outstanding and 16.6K traded today, with ATM IV of 39.6%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for CNC options?
- The nearest expiration is 28 days out, followed by 34 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are CNC options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 27.20%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.