CNC Stock: Price, Earnings History and SEC Filings
Centene Corporation (CNC) last traded at $68.45, down 0.25% on the latest session and up 10.2% over the past month. In its most recent reported quarter (Sep 2026) earnings per share were $0.58 against an analyst estimate of $0.07, a beat of 728.6%.
Price data from Yahoo Finance, as of Oct 30, 2026. May be delayed.
CNC earnings history
| Quarter | Reported | EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 | $0.58 | $0.07 | +728.57% |
| Jun 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 | $2.51 | $0.89 | +182.02% |
| Mar 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 | $3.37 | $1.87 | +80.21% |
| Dec 2025 | Feb 6, 2026 | $-1.19 | $-1.25 | +4.80% |
CNC beat the analyst EPS estimate in 4 of its last 4 reported quarters. Source: Nasdaq.
How CNC reacts to earnings
Across its last 8 earnings releases, CNC moved 10.5% on average the next session, in either direction. It rose after 4 of 8 reports.
| Report date | Released | Next-session move |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | After close | +1.00% |
| 2026-07-27 | After close | -0.27% |
| 2026-04-27 | After close | +13.95% |
| 2026-02-05 | After close | -3.66% |
| 2025-10-28 | After close | +12.50% |
| 2025-07-24 | After close | +6.09% |
| 2025-07-01 | After close | -40.37% |
| 2025-04-24 | After close | -6.32% |
Based on the dates of earnings-release 8-K filings (SEC EDGAR) and daily closing prices (Yahoo Finance). Past reactions do not predict future ones.
CNC financial history
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Net margin | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194.8B | -$6.7B | $4.3B | -3.4% | $-13.53 |
| 2024 | $163.1B | $3.3B | -$490M | 2.0% | $6.31 |
| 2023 | $154.0B | $2.7B | $7.3B | 1.8% | $4.95 |
| 2022 | $144.5B | $1.2B | $5.3B | 0.8% | $2.07 |
| 2021 | $126.0B | $1.3B | $3.3B | 1.1% | $2.28 |
| 2020 | $111.1B | $1.8B | $4.6B | 1.6% | $3.12 |
| 2019 | $74.6B | $1.3B | $753M | 1.8% | $3.14 |
| 2018 | $60.1B | $900M | $559M | 1.5% | $2.26 |
Source: annual figures from 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. The year shown is the calendar year the fiscal year ended. Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital spending.
Latest SEC filings for CNC
- 8-K · Oct 27, 2026Results of operations, Financial statements and exhibits
- 10-Q · Oct 27, 2026
- 8-K · Oct 8, 2026Other events
- 8-K · Sep 16, 2026Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K · Aug 17, 2026Officer or director change, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · Jul 29, 2026Other events
- 8-K · Jul 28, 2026Results of operations, Officer or director change, Regulation FD disclosure
- 10-Q · Jul 28, 2026
- 8-K · Jun 22, 2026Officer or director change, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · May 15, 2026Officer or director change, Shareholder vote
Insider filing activity
CNC insiders filed 9 Form 4 reports in the last 90 days. A Form 4 is how directors and executives disclose purchases, sales and grants of company stock. See the individual filings on SEC EDGAR. Many Form 4 filings are routine, such as scheduled sales or option exercises, so check each filing before drawing a conclusion.
Source: SEC EDGAR.
CNC news
- CNC Q3 deep dive: Medicare and Marketplace margin gains drive improved outlookOct 31, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- The 5 most interesting analyst questions from Centene’s Q3 earnings callOct 30, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Top Analyst Reports for Lam Research, Lockheed Martin & EquinorOct 29, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Lucie and CHOICE Broaden the Growth Runway for Oscar HealthOct 29, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- What Centene (CNC)'s Guidance Raise Means For ShareholdersOct 29, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Centene (CNC) Earnings Beat Raises The Question Of Whether The Stock Is Fully ValuedOct 29, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Centene Q3 Earnings Call Highlights Faster Recovery and Medicaid RisksOct 28, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Centene (CNC) Q3 Earnings Lift Guidance As Membership Pressures LingerOct 28, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation (CNC) is a US-listed public company on NYSE. The SEC classifies its business as Hospital & Medical Service Plans. It is incorporated in DE. Its fiscal year ends in December.