Capital Expenditures for Centene (CNC)
According to Centene's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $832.00M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$832.00M
YoY change
+19.1%
5Y CAGR
-2.5%
Peak year (2022)
$1.00B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$8.05B
CapEx history chart for Centene (CNC) from 2000 to 2025
CapEx history table for Centene (CNC) from 2000 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $767.00M | +19.1% | ||
| 2024 | $644.00M | -19.4% | ||
| 2023 | $799.00M | -20.4% | ||
| 2022 | $1.00B | +10.3% | ||
| 2021 | $910.00M | +4.7% | ||
| 2020 | $869.00M | +19.0% | ||
| 2019 | $730.00M | +8.1% | ||
| 2018 | $675.00M | +60.0% | ||
| 2017 | $422.00M | +37.9% | ||
| 2016 | $306.00M | +104.0% | ||
| 2015 | $150.00M | +45.6% | ||
| 2014 | $103.00M | +51.8% | ||
| 2013 | $67.83M | -17.4% | ||
| 2012 | $82.14M | +11.4% | ||
| 2011 | $73.71M | -37.8% | ||
| 2010 | $118.56M | +42.6% | ||
| 2009 | $83.11M | +27.6% | ||
| 2008 | $65.16M | +20.8% | ||
| 2007 | $53.94M | +7.2% | ||
| 2006 | $50.32M | +87.0% | ||
| 2005 | $26.91M | +7.6% | ||
| 2004 | $25.01M | +30.5% | ||
| 2003 | $19.16M | +389.1% | ||
| 2002 | $3.92M | +7.8% | ||
| 2001 | $3.63M | +466.2% | ||
| 2000 | $642,000 | — |
CapEx values are taken from Centene's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Centene (CNC) most recent annual capital expenditures stands at $767.00M (2025) – grew 19.1% year-over-year.
Centene capital expenditures compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -2.5%, with a net decline across the window.
Centene capital expenditures peaked at $1.00B in 2022; the latest annual figure is $767.00M in 2025 (23.6% below peak).
Across the available history, capital expenditures reached its high of $1.00B in 2022 and its low of $642,000 in 2000.
Among 8 Healthcare peers, Centene (CNC) ranks 9th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $3.87B.
Centene Capital Expenditures by Year
Centene Capital Expenditures 2025: $767.00M
Centene capital expenditures in 2025 was $767.00M, grew 19.1% from 2024.
Centene Capital Expenditures 2024: $644.00M
Centene capital expenditures in 2024 was $644.00M, declined 19.4% below 2023.
Centene Capital Expenditures 2023: $799.00M
Centene capital expenditures in 2023 was $799.00M, declined 20.4% below 2022.
Centene Capital Expenditures 2022: $1.00B
Centene capital expenditures in 2022 was $1.00B, grew 10.3% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Centene Capital Expenditures 2021: $910.00M
Centene capital expenditures in 2021 was $910.00M.
See more financial history for Centene (CNC).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Centene, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $90.11B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $7.84B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $4.83B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $4.11B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $3.62B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $2.81B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $1.86B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $1.21B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Centene's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Centene (CNC) is $832.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Centene capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Centene (CNC) capital expenditures changed +19.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Centene capital expenditures?
- Centene (CNC) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is -2.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Centene capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Centene capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $1.00B in 2022.
What was Centene capital expenditures in 2024?
- Centene (CNC) capital expenditures in 2024 was $644.00M.
What was Centene capital expenditures in 2025?
- Centene (CNC) capital expenditures in 2025 was $767.00M.
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