Stock-Based Compensation for Centene (CNC)
Stock-Based Compensation for Centene (CNC): headline value $154.00M · YoY -3.8%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
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
$154.00M
YoY change
-3.8%
5Y CAGR
-6.2%
Peak year (2020)
$281.00M
Latest annual
$204.00M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Centene (CNC) from 2000 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Centene (CNC) from 2000 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $204.00M | -3.8% | ||
| 2024 | $212.00M | -1.9% | ||
| 2023 | $216.00M | -7.7% | ||
| 2022 | $234.00M | +15.3% | ||
| 2021 | $203.00M | -27.8% | ||
| 2020 | $281.00M | +58.8% | ||
| 2019 | $177.00M | +22.1% | ||
| 2018 | $145.00M | +7.4% | ||
| 2017 | $135.00M | -8.8% | ||
| 2016 | $148.00M | +108.5% | ||
| 2015 | $71.00M | +47.9% | ||
| 2014 | $48.00M | +30.9% | ||
| 2013 | $36.66M | +44.7% | ||
| 2012 | $25.33M | +39.4% | ||
| 2011 | $18.17M | +31.0% | ||
| 2010 | $13.87M | -5.2% | ||
| 2009 | $14.63M | -4.5% | ||
| 2008 | $15.33M | -2.9% | ||
| 2007 | $15.78M | +5.9% | ||
| 2006 | $14.90M | +199.6% | ||
| 2005 | $4.97M | +665.2% | ||
| 2004 | $650,000 | +245.7% | ||
| 2003 | $188,000 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Centene's reported cash flow 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 stock-based compensation of $204.00M – edged down 3.8% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Centene stock-based compensation produced a CAGR of -6.2% – with a net decline across the window.
Across the available history, stock-based compensation reached its high of $281.00M in 2020 and its low of $0 in 2000.
Centene (CNC) sits 5th of 8 Healthcare peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $313.00M.
Centene Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Centene Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $204.00M
Centene stock-based compensation in 2025 was $204.00M, edged down 3.8% below 2024.
Centene Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $212.00M
Centene stock-based compensation in 2024 was $212.00M, edged down 1.9% below 2023.
Centene Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $216.00M
Centene stock-based compensation in 2023 was $216.00M, declined 7.7% below 2022.
Centene Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $234.00M
Centene stock-based compensation in 2022 was $234.00M, grew 15.3% from 2021.
Centene Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $203.00M
Centene stock-based compensation in 2021 was $203.00M.
See more financial history for Centene (CNC).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Centene, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $1.35B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $971.00M | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $955.00M | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $626.00M | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $0 | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $0 | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $0 | Healthcare |
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $0 | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Centene's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Centene (CNC) is $154.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Centene stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Centene (CNC) stock-based compensation changed -3.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Centene stock-based compensation?
Centene (CNC) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is -6.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Centene stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Centene stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $281.00M in 2020.
What was Centene stock-based compensation in 2024?
Centene (CNC) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $212.00M.
What was Centene stock-based compensation in 2025?
Centene (CNC) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $204.00M.
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