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Jun 30, 2023

Centene Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Centene reported strong second quarter performance, driven by new business wins, Marketplace membership growth and continued advancement of the Value Creation Plan. The company increased its full year 2023 adjusted diluted EPS guidance.

Key Takeaways

Centene Corporation announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $2.10, up over 18% from the second quarter of 2022. Premium and service revenues were $34.8 billion. Centene increased its 2023 full year adjusted diluted EPS guidance by $0.05 to at least $6.45.

Adjusted diluted EPS of $2.10, up over 18% from $1.77 in the second quarter of 2022.

Premium and service revenues of $34.8 billion in the second quarter of 2023.

Medicaid redeterminations progressing as expected.

Increased 2023 full year adjusted diluted EPS guidance by $0.05 to at least $6.45; reiterates 2024 adjusted diluted EPS floor of greater than $6.60.

Total Revenue
$37.6B
Previous year: $35.9B
+4.7%
EPS
$2.1
Previous year: $1.77
+18.6%
SG&A Expense Ratio
8.7%
Previous year: 8.2%
+6.1%
Adjusted SG&A Expense Ratio
8.6%
Previous year: 8.2%
+4.9%
Days in Claims Payable
52
Gross Profit
$7.38B
Previous year: $4.48B
+64.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$17.2B
Previous year: $13.4B
+27.8%
Free Cash Flow
$2.33B
Previous year: $3.07B
-24.1%
Total Assets
$82.9B
Previous year: $81.1B
+2.2%

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Centene Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company is increasing its 2023 premium and services revenues guidance range by $1.8 billion to reflect an additional $1.0 billion of Medicaid and Commercial premiums as well as $800 million for Medicaid state-directed payments. The Company is also increasing its 2023 adjusted diluted EPS guidance by $0.05 to at least $6.45.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenues (in billions) $147.3 - $149.3
  • Premium and service revenues (in billions) $137.0 - $139.0
  • HBR 87.1% - 87.7%
  • SG&A expense ratio 8.8% - 9.2%
  • Adjusted SG&A expense ratio 8.7% - 9.1%

Challenges Ahead

  • Effective tax rate 22.5% - 23.5%
  • Adjusted effective tax rate 24.1% - 25.1%
  • Diluted shares outstanding (in millions) 546.6 - 549.6
  • GAAP diluted EPS at least $5.60
  • Adjusted diluted EPS at least $6.45

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income