Gross Profit for Centene (CNC)
According to Centene's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $29.57B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
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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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$29.57B
YoY change
+41.6%
5Y CAGR
+9.4%
Peak year (2025)
$23.83B
Cumulative gross profit
$144.37B
Gross Profit history chart for Centene (CNC) from 1999 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Centene (CNC) from 1999 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23.83B | +41.6% | ||
| 2024 | $16.83B | -2.8% | ||
| 2023 | $17.32B | +4.0% | ||
| 2022 | $16.66B | +17.3% | ||
| 2021 | $14.20B | -6.7% | ||
| 2020 | $15.22B | +72.1% | ||
| 2019 | $8.84B | +5.0% | ||
| 2018 | $8.42B | +45.2% | ||
| 2017 | $5.80B | +4.6% | ||
| 2016 | $5.54B | +101.9% | ||
| 2015 | $2.75B | +44.2% | ||
| 2014 | $1.90B | +57.6% | ||
| 2013 | $1.21B | +48.6% | ||
| 2012 | $813.00M | +4.0% | ||
| 2011 | $781.70M | +23.1% | ||
| 2010 | $634.83M | -27.7% | ||
| 2009 | $878.55M | +31.7% | ||
| 2008 | $667.26M | +29.1% | ||
| 2007 | $516.78M | +29.7% | ||
| 2006 | $398.47M | +45.9% | ||
| 2005 | $273.10M | +41.9% | ||
| 2004 | $192.40M | +42.3% | ||
| 2003 | $135.22M | +65.5% | ||
| 2002 | $81.68M | +44.8% | ||
| 2001 | $56.42M | -74.5% | ||
| 2000 | $221.35M | +9.9% | ||
| 1999 | $201.43M | — |
Gross Profit 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
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Centene (CNC) reported gross profit of $23.83B – surged 41.6% year-over-year.
Centene gross profit has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +9.4% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
2025 marks the peak gross profit at $23.83B, with the historical low of $56.42M recorded in 2001.
Among 8 Healthcare peers, Centene (CNC) ranks 9th; the peer median for gross profit is $53.80B.
Centene Gross Profit by Year
Centene Gross Profit 2025: $23.83B
Centene gross profit in 2025 was $23.83B, surged 41.6% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Centene Gross Profit 2024: $16.83B
Centene gross profit in 2024 was $16.83B, edged down 2.8% below 2023.
Centene Gross Profit 2023: $17.32B
Centene gross profit in 2023 was $17.32B, edged up 4.0% from 2022.
Centene Gross Profit 2022: $16.66B
Centene gross profit in 2022 was $16.66B, grew 17.3% from 2021.
Centene Gross Profit 2021: $14.20B
Centene gross profit in 2021 was $14.20B.
See more financial history for Centene (CNC).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Centene, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $250.28B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $82.92B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $68.56B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $54.62B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $52.98B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $48.11B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $42.96B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $26.01B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Centene's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Centene (CNC) is $29.57B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Centene gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Centene (CNC) gross profit changed +41.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Centene gross profit?
- Centene (CNC) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +9.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Centene gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Centene gross profit reached its highest annual value of $23.83B in 2025.
What was Centene gross profit in 2024?
- Centene (CNC) gross profit in 2024 was $16.83B.
What was Centene gross profit in 2025?
- Centene (CNC) gross profit in 2025 was $23.83B.
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