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CENTENE (CNC)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for CENTENE.

Research analysts who have asked questions during CENTENE earnings calls.

Andrew Mok

Andrew Mok

Barclays

9 questions for CNC

Also covers: ACHC, ADUS, AGL +21 more
JL

Justin Lake

Wolfe Research, LLC

9 questions for CNC

Also covers: AGL, CI, CVS +8 more
LW

Lance Wilkes

Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC

9 questions for CNC

Also covers: AGL, CI, ELV +4 more
AH

Ann Hynes

Mizuho Financial Group

7 questions for CNC

Also covers: ARDT, BTSG, CI +18 more
Sarah James

Sarah James

Cantor Fitzgerald

7 questions for CNC

Also covers: ACHC, AMED, CI +15 more
KF

Kevin Fischbeck

Bank of America

6 questions for CNC

Also covers: AMN, ARDT, CCRN +9 more
George Hill

George Hill

Deutsche Bank

5 questions for CNC

Also covers: AGL, CAH, CI +16 more
Joshua Raskin

Joshua Raskin

Nephron Research

5 questions for CNC

Also covers: AIRS, BKD, CI +13 more
Stephen Baxter

Stephen Baxter

Wells Fargo & Company

5 questions for CNC

Also covers: AGL, BTSG, CAH +15 more
AR

A.J. Rice

UBS Group AG

4 questions for CNC

Also covers: ACHC, AMED, AMN +21 more
Dave Windley

Dave Windley

Jefferies LLC

4 questions for CNC

Also covers: CERT, ELV, HUM +7 more
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John Stansel

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

4 questions for CNC

Also covers: ALHC, CAH, EVH +4 more
Josh Raskin

Josh Raskin

Nathron Research

4 questions for CNC

Also covers: ELV, HCA, MOH +3 more
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Scott Fidel

Stephens Inc.

4 questions for CNC

Also covers: ACHC, ADUS, ALHC +17 more
Stephen Baxter

Stephen Baxter

Wells Fargo

4 questions for CNC

Also covers: BTSG, CAH, COR +8 more
AR

Albert Rice

UBS

3 questions for CNC

Also covers: ACHC, AMED, AMN +20 more
DW

David Windley

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

3 questions for CNC

Also covers: CERT, CRL, CTLT +15 more
HH

Hua Ha

Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated

3 questions for CNC

Also covers: AGL, ELV, HUM +4 more
Adam Ron

Adam Ron

Bank of America Corporation

2 questions for CNC

Also covers: AGL, ALHC, CI +3 more
AR

A.J. Rice

UBS

2 questions for CNC

Also covers: BTSG, CYH, EHC +6 more
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Erin Wright

Morgan Stanley

2 questions for CNC

Also covers: ALGN, BTSG, CAH +18 more
Michael Ha

Michael Ha

Robert W. Baird & Co.

2 questions for CNC

Also covers: AGL, ALHC, ASTH +7 more
CB

Christian Bomer

TD Cowen

1 question for CNC

Joaquin Arriagada Martinez

Joaquin Arriagada Martinez

Bank of America

1 question for CNC

Also covers: SEM
RL

Ryan Langston

TD Cowen

1 question for CNC

Also covers: ACHC, ADUS, AGL +15 more

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for CNC.

Centene reports Q4 2025 earnings and 2026 outlook
CNC
Earnings
Guidance Update
  • Centene reported a Q4 2025 adjusted diluted loss per share of $1.19 and full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS of $2.08.
  • Q4 premium and service revenue totaled $174.6 billion; GAAP diluted loss per share was $2.24, including a $389 million net loss on the Magellan divestiture.
  • Medicaid health benefits ratio improved to 93.0% (40 bps sequential, 190 bps YoY) and membership closed at 12.5 million, reflecting continued margin momentum.
  • 2026 guidance includes premium and service revenue of $170 billion–$174 billion, consolidated HBR of 90.9%–91.7%, and adjusted EPS of > $3.00 (over 40% YoY growth).
  • Full-year 2025 SG&A expense ratio was 7.4% (down 110 bps YoY); year-end cash of $400 million and debt-to-capital ratio of 46.5% support ongoing deleveraging.
1 day ago
Centene reports Q4 and full year 2025 results
CNC
Earnings
Guidance Update
  • Centene reported a fourth quarter adjusted diluted loss per share of $1.19, delivering a full year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS of $2.08.
  • Fourth quarter GAAP diluted loss per share was $2.24, including a $389 M net loss on the definitive agreement to divest the remaining Magellan business, while full year premium and service revenue reached $174.6 B.
  • Medicaid health benefits ratio improved to 93.0 % in Q4, supported by a 5.5 % composite rate increase, with membership ending 2025 at 12.5 M; 2026 Medicaid member months are expected to decline 5–6 %.
  • Company forecasts 2026 adjusted EPS of > $3, representing > 40 % year-over-year growth, with premium and service revenue guidance of $170 B–$174 B and a consolidated health benefits ratio of 90.9 %–91.7 %.
  • Full year SG&A expense ratio improved by 110 bps to 7.4 %, with a debt-to-capital ratio of 46.5 % and $400 M of cash available for general corporate use as of Q4 end.
1 day ago
Centene reports Q4 2025 results and 2026 outlook
CNC
Earnings
Guidance Update
  • Q4 2025 adjusted diluted loss per share: $1.19; full year adjusted diluted EPS: $2.08; GAAP diluted loss per share: $2.24 (driven by a $389 M net loss on Magellan divestiture)
  • 2026 guidance: premium and service revenue of $170 B–$174 B; consolidated health benefits ratio of 90.9%–91.7%; adjusted EPS expected to exceed $3.00, >40% YoY growth
  • Medicaid: Q4 health benefits ratio improved to 93.0% (40 bps sequential improvement); 2026 net rate impact and net trend both in the mid-fours percent; member months down 5%–6%
  • Marketplace and Medicare: Ambetter membership expected to reach 3.5 M by end Q1 2026 (down from 5.5 M in Dec); Medicare PDP pre-tax margin assumption of ~2%; Medicare segment revenue split 41% MA/59% PDP, MA on track for break-even in 2027
1 day ago
Centene issues 2026 financial guidance at Q4 2025 earnings
CNC
Earnings
Guidance Update
  • Total revenue guidance for 2026 of $186.5 billion – $190.5 billion, with premium & service revenues expected at $170.0 billion – $174.0 billion
  • GAAP diluted EPS of > $1.98 and adjusted diluted EPS of > $3.00 for 2026
  • Health Benefits Ratio (HBR) guidance of 90.9 % – 91.7 %, with segment HBR changes: Commercial ~– 95 bps, Medicaid ~0 bps, Medicare ~+ 35 bps
  • 2026 estimated segment premium & service revenues: Medicare $88 billion, Commercial $45 billion, Medicaid $34.5 billion, Other $4.5 billion
1 day ago
Centene reports Q4 2025 loss and 2026 EPS guidance
CNC
Earnings
Guidance Update
  • Centene reported Q4 revenue of $45.1 B, TTM revenue of $176.2 B, a GAAP TTM net loss of $6.7 B (basic EPS -$13.53) and a Q4 adjusted diluted loss of $1.19 per share.
  • Full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS was $2.08, with 2026 guidance of at least $3 per share, implying over 40% growth vs. 2025.
  • CEO Sarah London highlighted improvements in Medicaid profitability and recovering Marketplace and Medicare Advantage margins as drivers for 2026, despite headwinds from shrinking ACA premiums, enrollment softness, elevated medical utilization, and policy risks.
  • The company divested its remaining Magellan Health assets in December, incurring a $389 M after-tax impairment.
1 day ago
Centene reports 2025 results and 2026 guidance
CNC
Earnings
Guidance Update
  • 2025 full-year GAAP diluted loss per share of $(13.53); adjusted diluted EPS of $2.08
  • Total 2025 revenues of $194.8 billion, including $174.6 billion of premium and service revenues; Q4 revenues of $49.7 billion (premium and service $44.7 billion)
  • Q4 2025 GAAP diluted loss per share of $(2.24); adjusted diluted loss per share of $(1.19); health benefits ratio of 94.3% (Medicaid 93.0%, Commercial 95.4%)
  • Operating cash flow of $5.1 billion for 2025 (Q4: $437 million) and full-year adjusted SG&A expense ratio of 7.4%
  • 2026 guidance: adjusted EPS > $3.00, GAAP EPS > $1.98; revenues $186.5–190.5 billion, premium and service revenues $170–174 billion; HBR 90.9–91.7%; SG&A ratio 7.1–7.7%; tax rate 27–28%
1 day ago
Centene reports Q4 and full-year 2025 results and 2026 guidance
CNC
Earnings
Guidance Update
  • Total revenues of $49.7 billion in Q4 and $194.8 billion for full-year 2025; premium and service revenues of $44.7 billion and $174.6 billion, respectively.
  • Health benefits ratio of 94.3 % in Q4 and 91.9 % for the full year, with adjusted SG&A expense ratio of 7.4 % for 2025.
  • GAAP diluted loss per share of $(2.24) in Q4 and $(13.53) for 2025; adjusted diluted EPS of $(1.19) in Q4 and $2.08 for 2025.
  • 2026 guidance: GAAP EPS > $1.98, adjusted EPS > $3.00, premium & service revenues of $170–174 billion, and HBR of 90.9 %–91.7 %.
2 days ago
Centene’s Wellcare enhances Medicare Advantage and PDP offerings for 2026
CNC
Product Launch
  • In 2026, Wellcare will offer Medicare Advantage to over 51 million beneficiaries in 32 states (covering >75% of eligible beneficiaries) and Prescription Drug Plans to over 8 million members nationwide, adding 51 new counties across eight states.
  • Transitioning five Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MMPs) to integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) effective Jan 1, 2026, expanding its integrated D-SNP footprint.
  • Enhanced member benefits include the Wellcare Spendables® card accepted at >66,000 retailers, digital mental health support, $0/low PCP copays, and insulin capped at $35 or 25% of the drug price.
  • Prescription Drug Plans will feature two products (Classic and Value Script) in all 34 regions with 68 plans nationwide and $0 Tier 1 copays at preferred pharmacies.
Nov 19, 2025, 6:27 PM
Centene’s Wellcare expands Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans for 2026
CNC
Product Launch
  • Medicare Advantage to 51 million beneficiaries across 32 states and PDP to over 8 million members nationwide, adding 51 new counties in eight states for the 2026 Annual Enrollment Period (Oct. 15–Dec. 7, 2025).
  • Transition of five Medicare-Medicaid Plans to integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) in eight states, effective Jan. 1, 2026, to improve care coordination for dual eligibles.
  • Enhanced member experience via the Wellcare Spendables® card at 66,000+ retailers, integrated rewards, and modernized onboarding with videos in eight languages.
  • Nationwide PDP expansion with 68 Prescription Drug Plans (Classic and Value Script) in all 34 regions, featuring competitive premiums, $0 Tier 1 copays, and $0 cost-sharing for ACIP-recommended vaccines.
Nov 18, 2025, 3:00 PM
Centene’s Wellcare kicks off 2026 Medicare Annual Enrollment in Florida
CNC
Product Launch
  • The 2026 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs from Oct. 15–Dec. 7, 2025 for coverage effective Jan. 1, 2026.
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans will be available to more than 51 million beneficiaries (over 75% of eligible) across 32 states, with footprint expanded by 51 counties in eight states.
  • Plan benefits include $0 or low copays for primary care visits, insulin cost capped at $35 or 25% of the negotiated price, $0 cost-sharing for ACIP-recommended Part D vaccines, and a network of over 60,000 pharmacies.
  • Medicare Prescription Drug Plans offer two products (Classic and Value Script) in all 34 regions (68 PDPs), featuring $0 Tier 1 copay and competitive low-premium options.
Nov 12, 2025, 1:00 PM