Cash on Hand for Centene (CNC)
According to Centene's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $23.74B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$23.74B
YoY change
+7.2%
5Y CAGR
+7.6%
Peak year (2023)
$19.65B
Latest annual
$17.89B
Cash on Hand history chart for Centene (CNC) from 1998 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Centene (CNC) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17.89B | +7.2% | ||
| 2024 | $16.68B | -15.1% | ||
| 2023 | $19.65B | +36.5% | ||
| 2022 | $14.39B | -1.8% | ||
| 2021 | $14.66B | +18.4% | ||
| 2020 | $12.38B | -4.7% | ||
| 2019 | $12.99B | +114.1% | ||
| 2018 | $6.06B | +31.7% | ||
| 2017 | $4.60B | +3.8% | ||
| 2016 | $4.43B | +129.1% | ||
| 2015 | $1.94B | +8.3% | ||
| 2014 | $1.79B | +56.7% | ||
| 2013 | $1.14B | +16.0% | ||
| 2012 | $983.07M | +39.6% | ||
| 2011 | $704.20M | +54.6% | ||
| 2010 | $455.51M | +2.8% | ||
| 2009 | $443.31M | -9.3% | ||
| 2008 | $488.49M | +55.1% | ||
| 2007 | $314.85M | -6.8% | ||
| 2006 | $337.97M | +65.6% | ||
| 2005 | $204.06M | +14.4% | ||
| 2004 | $178.39M | +124.4% | ||
| 2003 | $79.51M | +14.8% | ||
| 2002 | $69.23M | -23.1% | ||
| 2001 | $90.04M | +240.7% | ||
| 2000 | $26.42M | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Centene's reported balance sheets (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
2025's annual cash and short-term investments for Centene (CNC) came in at $17.89B – grew 7.2% year-over-year.
Centene cash and short-term investments has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +7.6% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Centene cash and short-term investments peaked at $19.65B in 2023; the latest annual figure is $17.89B in 2025 (9.0% below peak).
The highest annual cash and short-term investments of $19.65B was reported in 2023. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 1998.
Within Healthcare, Centene (CNC) ranks 4th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for cash and short-term investments is $11.85B.
Centene Cash on Hand by Year
Centene Cash on Hand 2025: $17.89B
Centene cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $17.89B, grew 7.2% from 2024.
Centene Cash on Hand 2024: $16.68B
Centene cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $16.68B, declined 15.1% below 2023.
Centene Cash on Hand 2023: $19.65B
Centene cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $19.65B, surged 36.5% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Centene Cash on Hand 2022: $14.39B
Centene cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $14.39B, edged down 1.8% below 2021.
Centene Cash on Hand 2021: $14.66B
Centene cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $14.66B.
See more financial history for Centene (CNC).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Centene, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $28.12B | Healthcare |
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $26.96B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $20.10B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $14.56B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $9.13B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $7.27B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $5.74B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $5.26B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Centene's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Centene (CNC) is $23.74B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Centene cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Centene (CNC) cash and short-term investments changed +7.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Centene cash and short-term investments?
- Centene (CNC) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is +7.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Centene cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Centene cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $19.65B in 2023.
What was Centene cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Centene (CNC) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $16.68B.
What was Centene cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Centene (CNC) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $17.89B.
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