Centene Corporation
CNCNYSEHealthcare● Active
$62.69
+$0.36(+0.58%)
Market Cap$31.0B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$63.03
52W Low$25.08
Centene Corporation (CNC) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
CNC · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q2 FY2026Report Date: Apr 28, 2026EPS Actual
$3.37
Est. $2.23 · +51.1%
Revenue
$49.94B
Est. $47.53B · +5.1%
Fiscal Period
Q2 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
Apr 28, 2026
After Market Close
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CNC reports quarterly as a NYSE-listed Medical - Healthcare Plans company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
$0.21
Rev. $0.72B
Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.$0.21
Rev. Est.$0.72B
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q3 FY2026 | Jul 28, 2026 | $1.08 | — | — | — | $47.65B | — |
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | Apr 28, 2026 | $2.23 | $3.37 | +51.1% | $49.94B | $47.53B | +5.1% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Feb 6, 2026 | -$1.22 | -$1.19 | +2.5% | $49.73B | $48.41B | +2.7% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | -$0.14 | $0.50 | +445.4% | $49.69B | $47.72B | +4.1% |
| ▼ Q3 FY2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | $0.11 | -$0.16 | -243.4% | $48.74B | $44.14B | +10.4% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | $2.52 | $2.90 | +15.1% | $46.62B | $42.76B | +9.0% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Feb 4, 2025 | $0.44 | $0.80 | +81.8% | $40.80B | $39.36B | +3.7% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 25, 2024 | $1.33 | $1.62 | +21.8% | $42.02B | $37.93B | +10.8% |
Q3 FY2026
Jul 28, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
$1.08
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q2 FY2026
Apr 28, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$3.37
EPS Est.
$2.23
EPS Surpr.
+51.1%
Revenue
$49.94B
Q1 FY2026
Feb 6, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
-$1.19
EPS Est.
-$1.22
EPS Surpr.
+2.5%
Revenue
$49.73B
Q4 FY2025
Oct 29, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$0.50
EPS Est.
-$0.14
EPS Surpr.
+445.4%
Revenue
$49.69B
Q3 FY2025
Jul 25, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
-$0.16
EPS Est.
$0.11
EPS Surpr.
-243.4%
Revenue
$48.74B
Q2 FY2025
Apr 25, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$2.90
EPS Est.
$2.52
EPS Surpr.
+15.1%
Revenue
$46.62B
Q1 FY2025
Feb 4, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$0.80
EPS Est.
$0.44
EPS Surpr.
+81.8%
Revenue
$40.80B
Q4 FY2024
Oct 25, 2024Beat
EPS Actual
$1.62
EPS Est.
$1.33
EPS Surpr.
+21.8%
Revenue
$42.02B
Analyst Estimates
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2028 | $-0.21 | $-0.20 | $-0.19 | 5 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $0.54 | $0.56 | $0.58 | 10 |
| Q2 FY2028 | $1.57 | $1.62 | $1.67 | 7 |
| Q1 FY2028 | $3.77 | $3.90 | $4.01 | 5 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $-0.61 | $-0.60 | $-0.58 | 4 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $0.41 | $0.43 | $0.44 | 8 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2028 | $48.2B | $49.4B | $50.5B | 6 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $48.7B | $50.0B | $51.1B | 3 |
| Q2 FY2028 | $48.3B | $49.6B | $50.7B | 5 |
| Q1 FY2028 | $49.6B | $50.9B | $52.1B | 3 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $46.0B | $47.3B | $48.3B | 7 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $46.4B | $47.7B | $48.7B | 4 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | Apr 28, 2026 | +51.1% | $43.51 | $49.57 | +13.93% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Feb 6, 2026 | +2.5% | $39.92 | $38.46 | -3.66% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | +445.4% | $33.19 | $37.34 | +12.50% |
| ▼ Q3 FY2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | -243.4% | $26.76 | $28.39 | +6.09% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | +15.1% | $61.58 | $57.69 | -6.32% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Feb 4, 2025 | +81.8% | $64.82 | $61.29 | -5.45% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 25, 2024 | +21.8% | $61.62 | $64.22 | +4.22% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2024 | Jul 26, 2024 | +16.9% | $67.40 | $73.10 | +8.46% |
Q2 FY2026+13.93%
Report Date
Apr 28, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+51.1%
Price Before
$43.51
Price After
$49.57
Q1 FY2026-3.66%
Report Date
Feb 6, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+2.5%
Price Before
$39.92
Price After
$38.46
Q4 FY2025+12.50%
Report Date
Oct 29, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+445.4%
Price Before
$33.19
Price After
$37.34
Q3 FY2025+6.09%
Report Date
Jul 25, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-243.4%
Price Before
$26.76
Price After
$28.39
Q2 FY2025-6.32%
Report Date
Apr 25, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+15.1%
Price Before
$61.58
Price After
$57.69
Q1 FY2025-5.45%
Report Date
Feb 4, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+81.8%
Price Before
$64.82
Price After
$61.29
Q4 FY2024+4.22%
Report Date
Oct 25, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+21.8%
Price Before
$61.62
Price After
$64.22
Q3 FY2024+8.46%
Report Date
Jul 26, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+16.9%
Price Before
$67.40
Price After
$73.10
Avg Beat Reaction+3.38%
Avg Miss Reaction+6.09%
Beat Rate7 / 8 quarters
Largest Move+13.93% (Q2 FY2026)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: CNC ends December
Centene Corporation (CNC) most recently reported earnings on April 28, 2026 for Q2 FY2026, posting EPS of $3.37 — beating the analyst consensus of $2.23 by +51.1%. CNC has beaten EPS estimates for 3 consecutive quarters. The next CNC earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track CNC earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. CNC revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
CNC's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
CNC earnings · 5 questionsCentene Corporation's next earnings report is expected around September 1, 2026. CNC typically reports quarterly — approximately every three months. The exact date is confirmed by the company 2–4 weeks before the release. Time is currently TBD; CNC historically reports after market close (AMC).
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▸ Source: FMP · Centene Corporation SEC filings · US GAAP · Centene Corporation SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Updated: Jun 8, 2026