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Why Centene (CNC) Is Up 38.7% After Raising 2026 Earnings Guidance On Medicaid, Medicare Margins
In late April 2026, Centene Corporation reported first-quarter revenue of US$49.94 billion and net income of US$1.54 billion, with both basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations rising year on year.
Alongside these results, Centene raised its 2026 earnings guidance, highlighting stronger-than-expected margins in its Medicaid and Medicare businesses while working to reprice its challenged Marketplace segment.
We’ll now examine how Centene’s upgraded 2026 earnings outlook, driven by...