Centene Corporation (CNC) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 2000 to 2025
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EPS Growth Rates (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.2% | -3.9% | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 10.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2023 | 11.2% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 11.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 11.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
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Centene Corporation (CNC) Earnings Overview
As of March 2, 2026, Centene Corporation (CNC) reported trailing twelve-month net income of -$6.67B, reflecting -3.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $-13.59 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of -0.0%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CNC's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $3.31B in fiscal 2024.
Centene Corporation is currently reporting a net loss, though operating performance should be evaluated in the context of growth investments and industry dynamics View revenue history →
Compared to industry peers including MOH ($472M net income, 0.0% margin), CNC has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare CNC vs MOH →
Peer Comparison
Earnings metrics vs industry competitors
| Company | TTM Net Income | TTM EPS | Net Margin | ROE | YoY Growth | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CNCCurrent | -$6.7B | $-13.59 | -0.0% | -0.3% | -3.2% | — |
MOH | $472M | $9.29 | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.6% |
Historical Data
26 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$6.67B | -301.9% | -$7.62B | $-13.62 | -3.4% | -3.9% |
| 2024 | $3.31B | +22.3% | $3.17B | $6.31 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| 2023 | $2.70B | +124.8% | $2.93B | $4.95 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $1.20B | -10.8% | $1.32B | $2.07 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | $1.35B | -25.5% | $1.78B | $2.28 | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $1.81B | +36.9% | $3.08B | $3.12 | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| 2019 | $1.32B | +46.8% | $1.78B | $3.14 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $900M | +8.7% | $1.46B | $2.26 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 2017 | $828M | +47.3% | $1.20B | $2.35 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| 2016 | $562M | +58.3% | $1.26B | $1.72 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
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Is CNC growing earnings?
CNC EPS of $-13.59 reflects slowing growth at -3.2%, below the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income is $-6.7B. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are CNC's profit margins?
Centene Corporation net margin is -0.0%, with operating margin at -0.0%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are CNC's earnings?
CNC earnings data spans 2000-2025. The current earnings trend is -3.2% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.