Centene Shares Plummet Amid Securities Lawsuit as $460M Volume Ranks 249th in Trading Activity

On September 8, 2025, , , . The stock's performance followed a surge in legal scrutiny linked to alleged misstatements about its financial guidance and operational metrics.

A securities class action lawsuit was filed against Centene, . The lawsuit claims that Centene’s public disclosures concealed material weaknesses in its Health Insurance Marketplace operations, . On July 1, 2025, , .

Investors are now seeking to join the litigation, with legal firms offering no-cost participation for those who purchased shares during the alleged misconduct period. The case highlights for healthcare insurers amid heightened investor skepticism over earnings management and risk disclosure practices.

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