Centene Corporation (CNC) Q2 2009 Earnings Results

Centene Corp Del Beats on EPS, Stock Up 7.9%

Centene's earnings report shows a positive surprise in EPS, which likely contributed to the stock's 7.9% increase. The management's focus on operational efficiency suggests they are aiming to sustain performance in a challenging environment. However, the lack of revenue data and guidance leaves some uncertainty for investors.

The print

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.47	N/A	+4.21%
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Cautiously Optimistic

Management expressed satisfaction with the EPS results, highlighting a commitment to operational efficiency. However, they did not provide specific guidance for future quarters.

We are pleased with our EPS performance this quarter.

Our focus remains on maintaining operational efficiency.

Centene Corp Del Beats on EPS, Stock Up 7.9%

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Management commentary

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Centene Corp Del Beats on EPS, Stock Up 7.9%

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Management commentary