Centene Corporation (CNC)

Sector: Healthcare|Industry: Healthcare Plans|Market Cap: $31.04B|Employees: 67.7K


Centene Corporation is a leading healthcare provider focused on government-sponsored programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. The company emphasizes a local approach to provide access to quality care for low-income and complex populations. Centene operates across multiple states, holding a significant market position as the largest Medicaid health insurer and a major player in the Marketplace.

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Financial Performance

Total revenues reached $46.6 billion, up from $40.4 billion in the same period last year. This growth is primarily attributed to premium and membership increases in the PDP (Prescription Drug Plan) business, alongside strong product positioning and overall market growth in the Marketplace business.

The HBR increased to 87.5% compared to 87.1% in the same period last year. This increase is primarily driven by a higher Medicaid HBR due to influenza-and-like illnesses. The increase in HBR was partially offset by a decrease in Medicare due to program changes in the Part D business as a result of the IRA compared to the first quarter of 2024.

Diluted EPS increased to $2.63, compared to $2.16 for the first quarter of 2024. This increase is driven by the growth in total revenues and effective management of operating expenses.

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