Centene raised its 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance to more than $3.40 after first-quarter adjusted EPS rose 16.2% year over year to $3.37. Premium and service revenues increased 5.1%, while Medicaid's health benefits ratio improved 50 basis points to 93.1%, driven by better reimbursement and disciplined cost management. The company served 26.3 million members as of March 31, 2026, and continues to invest in advanced analytics, AI-enabled tools, and value-based care models to support margin recovery and long-term earnings growth.
Centene CorpCentene raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to >$3.40 and reported strong Q1 earnings with 16.2% EPS growth.
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