EPS (Diluted) for Centene (CNC)
According to Centene's latest reported financial statements, the company's current diluted EPS (TTM) is $-13.14. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) is net income divided by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding over the period. It expresses profit on a per-share basis — the figure investors use to value an individual share — and accounts for potential dilution from options, RSUs, and convertible securities.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
CNC
Currently viewingEPS (Diluted)Switch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$-13.14
YoY change
-315.8%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2024)
$6.31
Latest annual
$-13.62
EPS (Diluted) history chart for Centene (CNC) from 1999 to 2025
EPS (Diluted) history table for Centene (CNC) from 1999 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EPS (Diluted) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $-13.62 | -315.8% | ||
| 2024 | $6.31 | +27.5% | ||
| 2023 | $4.95 | +139.1% | ||
| 2022 | $2.07 | -9.2% | ||
| 2021 | $2.28 | -26.9% | ||
| 2020 | $3.12 | -0.6% | ||
| 2019 | $3.14 | +38.9% | ||
| 2018 | $2.26 | -3.8% | ||
| 2017 | $2.35 | +36.6% | ||
| 2016 | $1.72 | +19.4% | ||
| 2015 | $1.44 | +27.4% | ||
| 2014 | $1.13 | +52.7% | ||
| 2013 | $0.74 | +9766.7% | ||
| 2012 | $0.01 | -98.6% | ||
| 2011 | $0.53 | +12.8% | ||
| 2010 | $0.47 | 0.0% | ||
| 2009 | $0.47 | 0.0% | ||
| 2008 | $0.47 | +14.6% | ||
| 2007 | $0.41 | -264.0% | ||
| 2006 | $-0.25 | -180.6% | ||
| 2005 | $0.31 | +19.2% | ||
| 2004 | $0.26 | +18.2% | ||
| 2003 | $0.22 | +22.2% | ||
| 2002 | $0.18 | +38.5% | ||
| 2001 | $0.13 | +38.0% | ||
| 2000 | $0.09 | -185.6% | ||
| 1999 | $-0.11 | — |
EPS (Diluted) values are taken from Centene's reported income 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 diluted EPS stands at $-13.62 (2025) – plunged 315.8% year-over-year.
Between 2024 and 2025, Centene diluted EPS plunged 315.8%, falling from $6.31 to $-13.62.
$6.31 stands as the all-time-high annual diluted EPS, posted in 2024, against a low of $-13.62 during 2025.
Within Healthcare, Centene (CNC) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for diluted EPS is $13.16.
Centene EPS (Diluted) by Year
Centene EPS (Diluted) 2025: $-13.62
Centene diluted EPS in 2025 was $-13.62, plunged 315.8% below 2024. This figure represents the lowest annual value in the available history.
Centene EPS (Diluted) 2024: $6.31
Centene diluted EPS in 2024 was $6.31, grew 27.5% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Centene EPS (Diluted) 2023: $4.95
Centene diluted EPS in 2023 was $4.95, surged 139.1% from 2022.
Centene EPS (Diluted) 2022: $2.07
Centene diluted EPS in 2022 was $2.07, declined 9.2% below 2021.
Centene EPS (Diluted) 2021: $2.28
Centene diluted EPS in 2021 was $2.28.
See more financial history for Centene (CNC).
Sector peers — EPS (Diluted)
Companies in the same sector as Centene, ranked by their latest diluted EPS.
| Company | EPS (Diluted) | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $23.03 | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $22.95 | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $14.23 | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $13.23 | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $13.08 | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $11.03 | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $7.28 | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $2.37 | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Centene's diluted EPS?
- Latest reported diluted EPS for Centene (CNC) is $-13.14 (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Centene diluted EPS changed year-over-year?
- Centene (CNC) diluted EPS changed -315.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
When did Centene diluted EPS hit its highest annual value?
- Centene diluted EPS reached its highest annual value of $6.31 in 2024.
What was Centene diluted EPS in 2024?
- Centene (CNC) diluted EPS in 2024 was $6.31.
What was Centene diluted EPS in 2025?
- Centene (CNC) diluted EPS in 2025 was $-13.62.
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