Centene posts Q3 2026 loss but lifts 2026 EPS guidance
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Centene Corp. reported third‑quarter 2026 GAAP loss of $0.14 per share and adjusted earnings of $0.58 per share. Revenue reached $50.647 billion, up 0.5% YoY, while the health‑benefits ratio improved to 92.7%. The company raised its 2026 GAAP EPS floor to greater than $3.46 and its adjusted EPS floor to greater than $5.20, and reduced debt by $1.1 billion after June 30, 2026.
Why it matters
The higher EPS guidance signals a faster earnings recovery, which may support the stock price and affect analyst forecasts (the company expects adjusted EPS above $5.20, per the press release). The debt reduction improves the balance‑sheet profile for investors.
Key facts
- 1GAAP diluted loss per share was $(0.14) for Q3 2026. prnewswire.com
- 2Adjusted diluted earnings per share for Q3 2026 were $0.58. prnewswire.com
- 3Total revenue for the quarter was $50,647 million. stocktitan.net
- 4Health benefits ratio (HBR) was 92.7% in Q3 2026. prnewswire.com
- 52026 GAAP EPS guidance was raised to greater than $3.46. prnewswire.com
- 62026 adjusted EPS guidance was raised to greater than $5.20. prnewswire.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 17 of 17 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.