Centene (CNC) Revenue — Quarter Ended Mar 31, 2026
Revenue for the quarter was nearly flat relative to the prior quarter, but showed a meaningful increase compared with the same period one year earlier. The sequential stability contrasts with the year-over-year growth, reflecting a period of consolidation after steady expansion.
Key takeaway
Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 · FY2026 Q1
Revenue for the quarter was nearly flat relative to the prior quarter, but showed a meaningful increase compared with the same period one year earlier. The sequential stability contrasts with the year-over-year growth, reflecting a period of consolidation after steady expansion.
Financial snapshot
Reported revenue, sequential change, year-over-year change, and trailing four-quarter revenue.
Quarter revenue
$44.7B
Revenue reported for this quarter.
Quarter-over-quarter
-0.2%
Change from the immediately preceding quarter.
Year-over-year
+5.1%
Change from the comparable year-ago quarter.
Trailing four quarters
$176.7B
Sum of the latest four reported quarters.
Quarterly revenue trend
The latest four reported quarters with year-over-year comparisons.
| Period ended | Revenue | Year-over-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $42.5B | +18.1% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $44.9B | +21.7% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $44.7B | +23.2% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $44.7B | +5.1% |
Revenue performance
Revenue remained essentially unchanged from the immediately preceding quarter, indicating no material sequential momentum. However, revenue rose compared with the same quarter last year, continuing the positive annual trend.
Quarterly comparison
Compared with the prior quarter, revenue was nearly unchanged. Compared with the same quarter one year earlier, revenue was higher, aligning with the broader upward trajectory seen in recent quarters.
What to watch
The sequential revenue steadiness warrants attention to whether the company can re-accelerate growth in coming quarters.