Centene stock slides as 2026 profit view beats estimates but revenue forecast falls short
Centene shares fell 5.7% to $37.64 after the company forecast 2026 adjusted profit above $3 per share but projected revenue below Wall Street estimates. Molina Healthcare dropped about 28%, weighing on the sector. Centene reported a fourth-quarter adjusted loss of $1.19 per share and a health benefits ratio of 94.3%. The company set its next earnings update for April 28.
