In short
Centene Corporation (CNC) has revenue up 19.4% to $194.8B and gross profit down 16.8% to $14.2B year on year. Its net margin is -3.4% and gross margin 7.3%. Fisclear flags 1 high-severity risk, led by: Net loss of $6.7B — the company spent more than it earned. Investors should monitor the path to profitability. How we calculate this
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Valuation
HealthcareLive · Yahoo FinancePrice
$71.95
$35.5B
5.2x
52-Week Range
Decision Context
Market appears to be pricing in less growth than this company's historical average, suggesting potential upside if the trajectory continues. Quality and efficiency scores support the business case.
Based on filing period ending Jun 2026
FisclearScore is a quantitative model using public financial data and sector median benchmarks (refreshed monthly). Not financial advice. Always conduct independent due diligence.
Macro Context
Fed Funds Rate
3.75%
Accommodative
10-Year Treasury
4.99%
2026-09-01
Unemployment
4.2%
Near full employment
CPI Index
334.1
2026-08-01
M2 Money Supply
$23.3T
2026-08-01
The Federal Funds rate stands at 3.75% — a moderately elevated rate environment that raises borrowing costs across the economy; 10-year Treasury yields are at 4.99%, setting the benchmark for long-term corporate borrowing; Unemployment stands at 4.2%; Industrial production index is at 103.1; M2 money supply is $23.3T; CPI index stands at 334.1.
SWOT Analysis — CNC
Inflationary BoomStrengths
Operating Cash Flow: $5.1B (+3203.9% YoY) — Operating cash flow grew 3204% — the business generated more cash from day-to-day operations.
Revenue: $194.8B (+19.4% YoY) — Revenue grew 19% — the company sold more goods or services than the prior year.
Weaknesses
EPS (Diluted): $-13.53 (-314.4% YoY) — Negative EPS — the company recorded a loss on a per-share basis.
Net Income: -$6.7B (-301.9% YoY) — The company posted a net loss — total expenses exceeded total revenue.
Gross Profit: $14.2B (-16.8% YoY) — Gross profit declined 17% — costs are growing faster than revenue.
Gross margin narrowed by 3.2pp — worth monitoring for further cost pressure.
Opportunities
No clear opportunities identified at this time.
Threats
Net loss of $6.7B — the company spent more than it earned. Investors should monitor the path to profitability.
Year-over-Year Changes
Operating Cash Flow
$5.1B
was $154.0M
Operating cash flow grew 3204% — the business generated more cash from day-to-day operations.
EPS (Diluted)
$-13.53
was $6.31
Negative EPS — the company recorded a loss on a per-share basis.
Net Income
-$6.7B
was $3.3B
The company posted a net loss — total expenses exceeded total revenue.
Revenue
$194.8B
was $163.1B
Revenue grew 19% — the company sold more goods or services than the prior year.
Gross Profit
$14.2B
was $17.1B
Gross profit declined 17% — costs are growing faster than revenue.
Risk Flags
1 high · 0 medium · 1 low- ⚠ High
Net loss of $6.7B — the company spent more than it earned. Investors should monitor the path to profitability.
- ○ Low
Gross margin narrowed by 3.2pp — worth monitoring for further cost pressure.
Technical Signals
Daily closes · 1-year dataCentene Corporation: common questions
Is Centene Corporation profitable?
No. Centene Corporation reported a net loss of $6.7B in its latest fiscal year (fiscal 2025), a net margin of -3.4%.
Is Centene Corporation's revenue growing?
Yes. Revenue grew 19.4% year on year, to $194.8B.
What is Centene Corporation's P/E ratio?
Centene Corporation has no meaningful P/E ratio at the moment, because it lost money over the latest year. P/E only works when earnings are positive.
Does Centene Corporation pay a dividend?
No dividend is currently expected from Centene Corporation, according to the latest market data.
What are the main risks for Centene Corporation?
Fisclear's checks flag 1 medium- or high-severity risk. The most serious: Net loss of $6.7B — the company spent more than it earned. Investors should monitor the path to profitability.
Answers are generated from the figures in this report (updated 10 Oct 2026). Information, not investment advice.
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