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Strong Q3 beat and raised 2026 guidance typically prompts valuation re-rating; multiple analysts increased price targets, suggesting a reassessment of CNC’s earnings power. The initial pre-market dip may be temporary as investors digest the solid fundamentals and higher long-term targets.
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Centene delivered a strong Q3 beat with adjusted EPS of $0.58 on $50.647 billion in sales, topping consensus figures. The company lifted 2026 guidance, projecting adjusted EPS above $5.20 and higher revenue of $196.50-$200.50 billion. The results underpin an improving earnings trajectory, even as shares traded modestly lower in pre-market trading.
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