Revenue segments as reported by the company.

Premium and service revenues

Premium tax

Revenue Segments

Gross Profit, Operating Income, and Net Income as a percentage of Revenue

Gross Margin

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Margins

An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

Selling, general and administrative

Depreciation

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

Premium tax expense

Health insurer fee expense

Impairment

Legal settlement

Operating Expenses

Year over year growth in Revenue and Operating Expenses.

Revenue Y/Y

OpEx Y/Y

Growth

Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

Outstanding Shares

Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

Revenue Multiple

Centene

Centene Corp. operates as a healthcare enterprise, which engages in the provision of programs and services to government sponsored healthcare programs. It operates through the following segments: Managed Care and Specialty Services. The Medicaid Managed Care segment provides health plan coverage to individuals through government subsidized programs through Medicaid. The Specialty Services segment offers healthcare services and products to state programs, correctional facilities, healthcare organizations, employer groups, and other commercial organizations. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Earnings data Q1 2021

Earnings data Q2 2021

Earnings data Q3 2021

Earnings data Q4 2021

Earnings data Q1 2022

Earnings data Q2 2022

Earnings data Q3 2022

Earnings data Q4 2022

Earnings data Q1 2023

Earnings data Q2 2023

Earnings data Q3 2023

Earnings data Q4 2023

Earnings data Q1 2024

Earnings data Q2 2024

Earnings data Q3 2024

Earnings data Q4 2024

Centene exceeds earnings guidance, eyes growth in Marketplace products

Centene's Q4 2022 earnings call highlighted robust financial performance, successful execution of value-creation plans, and a focus on operational efficiency. While challenges in Medicare Advantage margins are anticipated, opportunities in the Marketplace business and cost-cutting initiatives offer avenues for growth. Strategic initiatives to address demographic shifts and enhance care relationships position Centene for future success.

Centene reports strong Q1 earnings, focuses on growth opportunities

Centene's Q1 performance reflects strength in financial results and a strategic outlook for future growth.
Despite challenges in Medicare profitability and Medicaid redeterminations, Centene remains focused on maximizing membership and maintaining high margins.
Opportunities in enhancing relationships, investing in infrastructure, and updating margin assumptions position Centene for long-term success.

Centene reports strong Q2 earnings, raises 2023 outlook amidst challenges

Centene's Q2 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, operational efficiencies, and strategic wins in Medicaid and Marketplace segments. While facing challenges in cost trends and Star ratings strategy, the company is well-positioned for growth through revenue expansion and value-creation initiatives. Opportunities for engagement with key stakeholders and successful outreach efforts present avenues for continued success.

Centene exceeds Q3 earnings expectations, eyes growth opportunities in 2024

Centene's Q3 2023 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, progress in Medicaid redeterminations, and operational advancements. The company anticipates continued growth in adjusted EPS for 2023 and 2024, with a focus on margin expansion and operational efficiencies. Challenges include managing membership declines and addressing questions on business plans and cost implications.

Centene exceeds 2023 expectations, poised for growth in 2024

Centene's 2023 performance was strong, exceeding expectations and positioning the company for continued growth. Key initiatives in Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Marketplace are driving revenue growth and operational efficiency. Challenges in managing utilization trends and achieving target margins require ongoing attention.

Centene surpasses Q1 earnings expectations, eyes growth in Medicaid and Marketplace

Centene's Q1 performance exceeded expectations, showcasing strength in Medicaid and Marketplace segments.
While facing challenges in contract protests and operational clarity, the company's strategic focus on Medicare Advantage and growth opportunities remain key strengths.
With a robust financial outlook and ongoing initiatives for optimization, Centene is well-positioned for continued success in the healthcare market.
Investors can be optimistic about Centene's growth trajectory, supported by strong operational performance and strategic initiatives.

Centene reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes Medicaid rebound and Medicare growth

Centene's Q2 2024 earnings call highlighted strong performance, Medicaid challenges, and growth opportunities in Medicaid and Medicare markets. Leadership transitions and focus on program innovation are key areas of development for the company.

Centene surpasses Q3 earnings expectations, eyes growth amid challenges

Centene's Q3 performance exceeded expectations, driven by improvements in Medicaid and strong Medicare and Marketplace segments.
Despite challenges in Medicaid and competitive pressures, Centene remains confident in its future growth and operational enhancements.
The company's strategic focus on AI, margin expansion, and quality improvement positions it well for continued success and profitability.
Analyst inquiries and company responses highlighted key areas of focus and potential areas for improvement and growth.

Revenue

Cost of revenue

Gross profit

Operating expenses

SG&A

Other

Operating income

EBITDA

Net income

Earnings per share

Total assets

Current assets

Cash & equivalents

Receivables

Inventory

Non-current assets

Net PPE

Intangibles

Total liabilities

Current liabilities

Short term debt

Income tax payable

Non-current liabilities

Long-term debt

Total equity

Stockholders equity

Minority interest

Total liabilities & equity

Total debt

Net debt

Book value per share

Cash from operations

Funds from operations

Change in working capital

Cash from investing

Capital expenditure

Purchase/sale of investments

Purchase/sale of business

Other sources

Cash from financing

Change in stock

Change in debt

Cash dividends paid

Cash from other sources

Net change in cash

Free cash flow

Centene Corp. is a healthcare enterprise, which engages in the provision of programs and services to government sponsored healthcare programs. It operates through the following segments: Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, and Other. The Medicaid segment includes the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, Medicaid Expansion programs, the Aged, Blind or Disabled program, the Children's Health Insurance Program, Long-Term Services and Supports, Foster Care, Medicare-Medicaid Plans, which cover beneficiaries who are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, and other state-based programs. The Medicare segment consists of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. The Commercial segment is involved in the Health Insurance Marketplace product along with individual, small group, and large group commercial health insurance products. The Other segment refers to pharmacy operations, Envolve Benefit Options’ vision and dental services, clinical healthcare, behavioral health, international operations, and corporate management companies. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

ATLAS CORP

Graphic Packaging Hld

Investing in stocks based on value analysis is generally considered one of the best practices. In value investing, investors pick stocks that are usually cheap but fundamentally sound.

3 Low Price-to-Cash Flow Stocks to Garner Superior Returns

Cigna

CVS Health

Humana

UnitedHealth Group

Health insurance stocks have made fat profits in 2020, but investors are ignoring analyst recommendations in fear of what may happen next year. The post Five Cheap Healthcare Stocks Making Money This Year appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Five Cheap Healthcare Stocks Making Money This Year

CNC stock holders found a company like Tesla in that it has a better technology than its rivals, in this case in managed healthcare.
The post Why Centene Is the Most Important Healthcare Stock appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Why Centene Is the Most Important Healthcare Stock

Centene (CNC) exhibits prudence by issuing senior notes amid a low interest rate environment to procure funds.

Centene (CNC) Offers Senior Unsecured Notes Valued $2.2B

Anthem

HCA Healthcare

Molina Healthcare

Health insurers and hospital stocks depreciate after Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who defended the Obamacare breathes her last.

Uncertainty Over Supreme Court Ruling Weighs on Healthcare

SPDR S&P Biotech ETF

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death jeopardizes Obamacare's future, and that puts healthcare companies' revenue at risk.

Here's Why Healthcare Stocks Are Falling This Week

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVIA today announced Centene Corporation is the first payer to join the Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP).

Centene Corporation Becomes First Payer to Join AVIA’s Medicaid Transformation Project

Community Health Systems

Tenet Healthcare

Universal Health Services

The death of justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg changes the dynamics of the upcoming Obamacare case at the high court.

Health-care stocks fall on uncertainty over Supreme Court and Obamacare

Centene (CNC) partners with Samsung Electronics America to make telehealth offerings available in rural and underserved areas.

Centene Ties Up to Expand Telehealth Services in Rural Areas

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced it is working with Samsung Electronics America to expand access to telehealth for individuals living in rural and underserved communities.

Centene and Samsung Team up to Enable Virtual Care Options for Underserved Communities

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today that it plans to expand its offering in the 2021 Health Insurance Marketplace.

Centene Announces Expansion for 2021 Health Insurance Marketplace

The five year old start-up raised $33.5 million in series C funding, led by Owl Ventures and Bain Capital, and investors including insurer Centene.

Insurer Centene invests in start-up Hazel Health in $33.5 million venture funding round

Centene (CNC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Why Is Centene (CNC) Down 10.5% Since Last Earnings Report?

Centene's (CNC) subsidiary MHS gets a contract renewal through which it will be able to efficiently serve its Medicaid members in Indiana.

Centene's Contract Renewal to Aid Medicaid Members in Indiana

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today its Indiana subsidiary, Managed Health Services (MHS), has been selected by the Indiana Department of Administration to continue serving Hoosier Care Connect members with Medicaid managed care and.

Centene Subsidiary Selected to Continue Serving Hoosier Care Connect Members

Blackrock Inc

NextEra Energy

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers

B. Riley Financial

Find yourself on the wrong side of a bullish top enough times and you learn to hedge your bets. Here are 5 win-win stocks for any market.

5 Win-Win Stocks To Buy For Bulls And Bears Alike

Advanced Micro Devices

Old National Bancorp

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

World Wrestling Entertainment

The US-China tensions continue to keep markets at bay, but growth companies continue to be leaders for the market overall. Our deep learning algorithms using  AI technology have rated some of Top Growth Stocks below if you're looking to invest long-term on some future prospects.

Top Growth Stocks For August

First Bank

McGrath RentCorp

Simply Good Foods

Universal Electronics

This week started off with the Dow starting strong while the S&P and Nasdaq go into the red by mid-day trading. Our deep learning algorithms have parsed through the data and used Artificial Intelligence to help you spot the Top Buys for today.

Top Stocks To Buy Today As Investors Eye Additional Stimulus Measures

Centene Corporation is a leading managed healthcare plan provider for Medicaid, Medicare, and the Healthcare Marketplace.

Centene: Undervalued And Poised To Benefit From Economic Uncertainty

Centene Corporation's (CNC) CEO Michael Neidorff on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Centene's (CNC) second-quarter results reflect robust revenues.

Centene's (CNC) Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Beat

ST. LOUIS, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020, reporting diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.05 and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.40. In summary, the 2020 second quarter results.

Centene Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results

Bristol-Myers

Edwards Lifesciences

Novartis

Last week, the Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund (Trades, Portfolio) disclosed its portfolio for the second quarter of the year.

The Top 5 Trades of the Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI EASTERN DIVISION ISRAEL SANCHEZ, Individually and On Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, Case No. 4:17-cv-00806-AGF     Plaintiff,       v.

Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP Announce a Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Class Action Involving Persons and Entities Who Purchased the Centene Corporation Common Stock from May 24, 2016 through July 25, 2016

Centene's (CNC) Q2 results are likely to reflect better revenues, partly offset by the COVID-19 impact.

News for Centene Stock (CNC)