Centene Corporation (CNC) Q3 2017 Earnings Results

Centene Corp Del Beats on EPS, Stock Down 5.07%

Centene's earnings report shows a positive surprise in EPS, indicating better-than-expected profitability. However, the stock reacted negatively, declining by over 5%. This drop may reflect investor concerns over the lack of revenue data and guidance, which are critical for assessing future growth prospects.

The print

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$1.35	N/A	+6.81%
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Cautiously Optimistic

Overall, management conveyed a cautious optimism regarding the company's financial health. They emphasized their focus on maintaining EPS growth.

Management expressed satisfaction with EPS performance despite the lack of revenue guidance.

They highlighted ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency.

Centene Corp Del Beats on EPS, Stock Down 5.07%

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Management commentary

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Centene Corp Del Beats on EPS, Stock Down 5.07%

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Management commentary