Centene's Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know Aritra Gangopadhyay Fri, July 3, 2026 at 2:40 AM PDT 2 min read CNC Doctor stacking healthcare medical insurance icons by Dilok via Adobe Stock Saint Louis, Missouri-based Centene Corporation (CNC) operates as a healthcare enterprise that provides programs and services to underinsured and uninsured families and commercial organizations in the United States. The company has a market capitalization of $33.8 billion and operates through Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, and Other segments. CNC is expected to release its Q2 2026 earnings on Tuesday, July 28, before the market opens. Ahead of the event, analysts expect the company's EPS to be $0.89 on a diluted basis, up 656.3% from a loss per share of $0.16 in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street's EPS estimates in three of its last four quarters, while missing on one occasion. More News from Barchart SanDisk Slumps 10% But BofA Stays Bullish. Here Is How to Play SanDisk Stock Here. 1 High-Probability Iron Condor Trade on Broadcom Stock to Make Now with 29% Return Potential Nasdaq Futures Slip as Chip Stocks Extend Slide, U.S. Jobs Report in Focus Our exclusive Barchart Brief newsletter is your FREE midday guide to what's moving stocks, sectors, and investor sentiment - delivered right when you need the info most. Subscribe today! For fiscal 2026, analysts project the company's EPS to be $3.44, up 65.4% from $2.08 in fiscal 2025. Moreover, its EPS is expected to rise by roughly 28.2% year over year (YoY) to $4.41 in fiscal 2027. www.barchart.com CNC stock has risen 100.9% over the past 52 weeks, rallying the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 20.2% rise and the State Street Healthcare Select Sector SPDR ETF's (XLV) 21% rise during the same time frame. www.barchart.com On Apr. 28, CNC stock rose 14% following the release of its Q1 2026 earnings. The company's revenue for the quarter amounted to $49.9 billion and surpassed the Street's estimates. Moreover, its adjusted EPS came in at $3.37, also coming in on top of Wall Street's forecasts. Centene expects full-year revenue in the range of $187.5 billion to $191.5 billion. Analysts are moderately bullish about CNC, with the stock having a "Moderate Buy" rating overall. Among the 21 analysts covering the stock, seven are recommending a "Strong Buy," 13 suggest a "Hold," and one suggests a "Strong Sell." CNC's average analyst price target of $61.83 is below the current price, but its Street-high target of $80 implies 17.9% upside. On the date of publication, Aritra Gangopadhyay did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com Terms and Privacy Policy Your Privacy Choices CA Privacy Notice More Info
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