Centene Reports Q3 2026 Loss of $0.14 per Share, Adjusted EPS of $0.58

Centene (CNC) reported Q3 earnings, highlighting strong Medicare segment performance with a 93.8% HBR. The company raised its 2026 pre-tax margin forecast for PDP to mid-to-high 3% and expects Medicare Advantage break-even in 2026. Marketplace margins are improving, with a full-year 2026 pre-tax margin expected at the top of the 4.5%-5% range. Centene reduced debt to $15.0B and expects adjusted EPS growth in 2027.

Centene (CNC) reported Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.58, exceeding expectations. The company forecasts 2026 adjusted EPS to exceed $5.20, with its Medicare turnaround reaching breakeven a year early, according to CEO Sarah London.

Centene (CNC) reported Q3 2026 earnings, highlighting a Medicaid HBR of 93.6, up 30 basis points from Q2. The company expects full-year Medicaid HBR of 93.5. Medicaid membership was in line with expectations, with a projected 8-9% year-end decline. Medicare Advantage and standalone Part D performed well, with Medicare Advantage on track for 2026 breakeven. Marketplace business is expected to produce a full-year pretax margin at the top of the 4.5% to 5.0% range.

Centene Corporation reported Q3 2026 earnings, highlighting Medicare Advantage breakeven, Medicaid stability, and Marketplace margin recovery. The company reduced debt to $15.0 billion and expects 2027 adjusted EPS growth. Management plans to exit less profitable areas and optimize costs. Medicaid membership is declining, and Marketplace enrollment may contract in 2027. Non-recurring benefits added $0.50 per share in 2026.

Centene reported Q3 revenue of $50.6B, up 2% YoY, and narrowed losses to $71M. The company raised its 2026 earnings outlook due to Medicare Advantage cost reductions, now expecting to break even in the segment. Centene also announced layoffs and voluntary separations, reducing its workforce by 6,000 employees, which is expected to improve margins in 2027. The company's medical loss ratio was 92.7%, slightly better than expected.

Centene reported a $71M Q3 loss, improved from a $6.6B loss last year. Revenue was $50.65B. CEO Sarah London cited faster recovery and raised 2026 EPS guidance to over $5.20. Health benefits ratio stabilized at 92.7%. Marketplace membership dropped to 3.4M from 5.8M.