Centene (CNC) Tops Q2 EPS by $1.44, Beats on Revenue; Offers FY26 Guidance

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CENTENE CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

July 28, 2026 6:00 AM EDT

-- Second Quarter GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share of $2.19; Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share of $2.51 --
-- Increases 2026 GAAP Diluted EPS Guidance: Greater than $3.11 & Adjusted Diluted EPS Greater than $4.80 --

Commercial HBR of 79.2%, demonstrating significant year-over-year improvement in profitability.Medicare segment HBR of 89.5%, including fundamental outperformance in both Medicare Advantage and PDP.Medicaid HBR of 93.9%, in-line with expectations and reflecting continued execution in management of medical cost trend.Guidance increase resulting from underlying strength of the business,... More