CNC Centene Corp

$36.50

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Latest Earnings Insight

Centene's upcoming earnings report on October 29th is set against a backdrop of significant market anticipation, particularly as the company navigates a challenging healthcare landscape with an EPS estimate of $0.00. This figure aligns with the whisper number, suggesting that analysts and investors are not expecting surprises in terms of profitability. However, the focus will likely be on Centene's robust revenue estimate of $47.72 billion, which underscores the company's ability to maintain substantial top-line growth despite the zero EPS projection. With a market cap of approximately $17.3 billion, Centene's strategic maneuvers in expanding its Medicaid and Medicare offerings could be pivotal in sustaining its revenue momentum. Investors will be keenly observing how Centene manages its cost structure and operational efficiencies to potentially convert this revenue strength into future earnings growth. As the healthcare sector continues to evolve, Centene's performance in this earnings cycle will be a critical indicator of its adaptability and strategic foresight.

Updated On 11/21/2025

About Centene Corp

Centene Corporation is a large publicly traded company and a multi-line managed care enterprise that serves as a major intermediary for both government-sponsored and privately insured health care programs. It is a healthcare insurer that focuses on managed care for uninsured, underinsured, and low-income individuals.

Website: https://www.centene.com

Sector
FINANCE
Industry
HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS
Exchange
NYSE
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
December
CIK
1071739
Address
7700 FORSYTH BLVD., ST LOUIS, MO, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$30.11B
P/E Ratio
9.62
PEG Ratio
0.66
Price to Book
1.14
Performance
EPS
$6.31
Dividend Yield
Profit Margin
2.25%
ROE
12.60%
Technicals
50D MA
$59.59
200D MA
$65.25
52W High
$80.59
52W Low
$55.03
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
496M
Target Price
$79.54
Beta
0.53

CNC EPS Estimates vs Actual

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Nov 10, 2025 • Benzinga NEUTRAL
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Nov 05, 2025 • Benzinga SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
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Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.166
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Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

CNC Reported Earnings

Jul 25, 2025
Jun 30, 2025 (Pre market)
-0.63 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $-0.51
  • Estimate: $0.12
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -525.0%
Apr 25, 2025
Mar 31, 2025 (Pre market)
0.38 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.90
  • Estimate: $2.52
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 15.1%
Feb 04, 2025
Dec 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.31 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.80
  • Estimate: $0.49
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 63.3%
Oct 25, 2024
Sep 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.21 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.62
  • Estimate: $1.41
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 14.9%
Jul 26, 2024
Jun 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.35 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.42
  • Estimate: $2.07
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 16.9%
Apr 26, 2024
Mar 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.18 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.26
  • Estimate: $2.08
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 8.7%
Feb 06, 2024
Dec 31, 2023 (Pre market)
0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.45
  • Estimate: $0.44
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 2.3%
Oct 24, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.43 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.00
  • Estimate: $1.57
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 27.4%
Jul 28, 2023
Jun 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.07 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.10
  • Estimate: $2.03
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 3.5%

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