Centene Q1 2026 GAAP EPS $3.11, Adjusted EPS $3.37; Raises 2026 Guidance

CENTENE CORP

2026-Q1 EPS reported $3.11 revenue$49,944,000,000

GAAP diluted EPS $3.11, adjusted diluted EPS $3.37 (~$0.50 above expectations).
2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to greater than $3.40 (from prior).
Total revenues $49.9B, premium & service revenues $44.7B (+5% YoY).
Consolidated HBR 87.3% (down 20 bps); Medicaid HBR 93.1%, Medicare HBR 84.9%.
Reduced debt by $1.0B during Q1; total debt $16.4B, no revolver drawn.

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CENTENE CORP reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $ 49,944, EPS $ 3.11. Guidance raised.

Period: first quarter ended March 31, 2026
Revenue: $ 49,944
EPS: $ 3.11
Guidance: raised
Result: reported results

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announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. In summary, the 2026 first quarter results were as follows: Total revenues (in millions) $ 49,944 Premium and service revenues (in millions) $ 44,655 Health benefits ratio 87.3 % SG&A expense ratio 7.6 % Adjusted SG&A expense ratio (1) 7.6 % GAAP diluted earnings per share $

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