Net Income for Centene (CNC)
According to Centene's latest reported financial statements, the company's current net income (TTM) is -$6.44B USD. Net income is the bottom-line profit after all expenses — cost of goods sold, operating expenses, interest, and taxes — are subtracted from revenue. It is the figure used to compute earnings per share (EPS) and is the residual available to shareholders.
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)
-$6.44B
YoY change
-301.9%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2024)
$3.31B
Cumulative net income
$8.67B
Net Income history chart for Centene (CNC) from 1999 to 2025
Net Income history table for Centene (CNC) from 1999 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Net Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$6.67B | -301.9% | ||
| 2024 | $3.31B | +22.3% | ||
| 2023 | $2.70B | +124.8% | ||
| 2022 | $1.20B | -10.8% | ||
| 2021 | $1.35B | -25.5% | ||
| 2020 | $1.81B | +36.9% | ||
| 2019 | $1.32B | +46.8% | ||
| 2018 | $900.00M | +8.7% | ||
| 2017 | $828.00M | +47.3% | ||
| 2016 | $562.00M | +58.3% | ||
| 2015 | $355.00M | +31.0% | ||
| 2014 | $271.00M | +64.1% | ||
| 2013 | $165.10M | +8154.9% | ||
| 2012 | $2.00M | -98.2% | ||
| 2011 | $111.22M | +17.3% | ||
| 2010 | $94.84M | +13.3% | ||
| 2009 | $83.67M | +0.2% | ||
| 2008 | $83.50M | +13.8% | ||
| 2007 | $73.40M | -268.2% | ||
| 2006 | -$43.63M | -178.4% | ||
| 2005 | $55.63M | +25.5% | ||
| 2004 | $44.31M | +33.2% | ||
| 2003 | $33.27M | +29.9% | ||
| 2002 | $25.62M | +98.7% | ||
| 2001 | $12.89M | +66.9% | ||
| 2000 | $7.73M | -182.1% | ||
| 1999 | -$9.41M | — |
Net Income 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
2025's annual net income for Centene (CNC) came in at -$6.67B – plunged 301.9% year-over-year.
Centene net income plunged from $3.31B in 2024 to -$6.67B in 2025, a 301.9% drawdown.
$3.31B stands as the all-time-high annual net income, posted in 2024, against a low of -$6.67B during 2025.
Among 8 Healthcare peers, Centene (CNC) ranks 9th; the peer median for net income is $15.15B.
Centene Net Income by Year
Centene Net Income 2025: -$6.67B
Centene net income in 2025 was -$6.67B, plunged 301.9% below 2024. This figure represents the lowest annual value in the available history.
Centene Net Income 2024: $3.31B
Centene net income in 2024 was $3.31B, grew 22.3% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Centene Net Income 2023: $2.70B
Centene net income in 2023 was $2.70B, surged 124.8% from 2022.
Centene Net Income 2022: $1.20B
Centene net income in 2022 was $1.20B, declined 10.8% below 2021.
Centene Net Income 2021: $1.35B
Centene net income in 2021 was $1.35B.
See more financial history for Centene (CNC).
Sector peers — Net Income
Companies in the same sector as Centene, ranked by their latest net income.
| Company | Net Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $102.43B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $26.80B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $20.64B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $18.25B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $12.06B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $10.26B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $7.71B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $4.23B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Centene's net income?
- Latest reported net income for Centene (CNC) is -$6.44B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Centene net income changed year-over-year?
- Centene (CNC) net income changed -301.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
When did Centene net income hit its highest annual value?
- Centene net income reached its highest annual value of $3.31B in 2024.
What was Centene net income in 2024?
- Centene (CNC) net income in 2024 was $3.31B.
What was Centene net income in 2025?
- Centene (CNC) net income in 2025 was -$6.67B.
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