Operating Income for Centene (CNC)
According to Centene's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is -$7.29B USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
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)
-$7.29B
YoY change
-339.9%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2024)
$3.17B
Cumulative operating income
$12.82B
Operating Income history chart for Centene (CNC) from 1999 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Centene (CNC) from 1999 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$7.62B | -339.9% | ||
| 2024 | $3.17B | +8.4% | ||
| 2023 | $2.93B | +122.3% | ||
| 2022 | $1.32B | -26.1% | ||
| 2021 | $1.78B | -42.1% | ||
| 2020 | $3.08B | +73.0% | ||
| 2019 | $1.78B | +22.2% | ||
| 2018 | $1.46B | +21.6% | ||
| 2017 | $1.20B | -5.1% | ||
| 2016 | $1.26B | +79.1% | ||
| 2015 | $705.00M | +51.9% | ||
| 2014 | $464.00M | +67.5% | ||
| 2013 | $277.00M | +156.5% | ||
| 2012 | $108.00M | -47.0% | ||
| 2011 | $203.80M | +29.8% | ||
| 2010 | $157.07M | +13.7% | ||
| 2009 | $138.13M | +5.0% | ||
| 2008 | $131.56M | +138.1% | ||
| 2007 | $55.24M | -291.1% | ||
| 2006 | -$28.91M | -136.5% | ||
| 2005 | $79.19M | +22.7% | ||
| 2004 | $64.54M | +37.5% | ||
| 2003 | $46.93M | +48.5% | ||
| 2002 | $31.61M | +71.1% | ||
| 2001 | $18.47M | +183.3% | ||
| 2000 | $6.52M | -198.6% | ||
| 1999 | -$6.61M | — |
Operating 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
In 2025, Centene (CNC) operating income totalled -$7.62B – plunged 339.9% year-over-year.
Between 2024 and 2025, Centene operating income plunged 339.9%, falling from $3.17B to -$7.62B.
The dataset's maximum operating income sits at $3.17B (2024); the minimum reading of -$7.62B dates to 2025.
Within Healthcare, Centene (CNC) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for operating income is $22.84B.
Centene Operating Income by Year
Centene Operating Income 2025: -$7.62B
Centene operating income in 2025 was -$7.62B, plunged 339.9% below 2024. This figure represents the lowest annual value in the available history.
Centene Operating Income 2024: $3.17B
Centene operating income in 2024 was $3.17B, grew 8.4% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Centene Operating Income 2023: $2.93B
Centene operating income in 2023 was $2.93B, surged 122.3% from 2022.
Centene Operating Income 2022: $1.32B
Centene operating income in 2022 was $1.32B, declined 26.1% below 2021.
Centene Operating Income 2021: $1.78B
Centene operating income in 2021 was $1.78B.
See more financial history for Centene (CNC).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as Centene, ranked by their latest operating income.
| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $127.66B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $29.70B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $26.78B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $25.60B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $20.09B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $18.96B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $13.74B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $10.68B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Centene's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for Centene (CNC) is -$7.29B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Centene operating income changed year-over-year?
- Centene (CNC) operating income changed -339.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
When did Centene operating income hit its highest annual value?
- Centene operating income reached its highest annual value of $3.17B in 2024.
What was Centene operating income in 2024?
- Centene (CNC) operating income in 2024 was $3.17B.
What was Centene operating income in 2025?
- Centene (CNC) operating income in 2025 was -$7.62B.
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