Health Care
Price
$67.86
-0.72%Market Cap
$33.51B
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$69.29
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$67.05
Centene Corporation (CNC) delivered solid Q1 2026 results with revenue up 7.1% YoY to $49.9B, net income rising 17.5% to $1.54B, and operating cash flow surging 189.1% to $4.37B, reflecting improved operational efficiency despite a modest compression in gross margin.
Key risk: Elevated Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Centene's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 2.78x, reflecting significant financial leverage relative to its equity base. The 23.2% YoY decline in stockholders' equity to $21.4B has amplified this ratio, which could constrain financial flexibility if earnings deteriorate or interest rates remain elevated.
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