Centene reports second quarter 2026 earnings
Second quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $2.19 and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.51 boosted full-year guidance.
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Managed care organization
centene.com- Headquarters
- Saint Louis, United States
- Founded year
- 1984
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 35,000+
- Industry
- Managed Healthcare
Last updated
Latest news about Centene
In short: Centene raised its 2026 financial outlook after reporting strong Q1 and Q2 results that surpassed analyst profit and revenue expectations.
Company announcements
Centene subsidiary awarded Illinois Medicaid contract
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois was selected to continue providing managed care services for four years starting 2027.
Centene's Health Net assists members and providers after Palos Warehouse fire
The company offers prescription refills, behavioral support, telehealth, and provider flexibilities during the state of emergency in Los Angeles.
Centene appoints Lauren M. Tyler to Board of Directors
She will serve on Audit and Compensation Committees, bringing over 30 years of experience.
Media coverage
Federal government rejects Arkansas’ request to renew Medicaid expansion program ARHOME
State officials have confirmed that the federal government has denied a waiver to extend ARHOME,...
Centene's buyouts could have a $315M+ price tag for the rest of the year
Centene buyouts could cost $315 million to $365 million in severance during the second half of 2026 amid workforce reductions.
Can Centene (NYSE:CNC) Sustain Its Earnings Recovery?
Centene reports stronger earnings and improved guidance, while Medicaid enrollment declines, rising medical costs, and settlement quality continue shaping its outlook.
Most Medicare Part D enrollees to see higher 2027 premiums
Trump ends Medicare Part D subsidy, raising premiums for ~75% of enrollees in 2027.
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