Centene Corp (CNC)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,305,000 3,067,000 2,823,000 2,735,000 2,702,000 2,438,000 2,707,000 1,478,000 1,197,000 2,015,000 1,861,000 1,497,000 1,347,000 736,000 720,000 2,461,000 1,808,000 2,029,000 1,556,000 845,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 163,071,000 161,726,000 157,745,000 155,517,000 153,999,000 150,100,000 147,923,000 146,251,000 144,547,000 141,554,000 138,095,000 133,184,000 125,982,000 121,702,000 118,386,000 115,073,000 111,115,000 101,690,000 91,576,000 82,220,000
Net profit margin 2.03% 1.90% 1.79% 1.76% 1.75% 1.62% 1.83% 1.01% 0.83% 1.42% 1.35% 1.12% 1.07% 0.60% 0.61% 2.14% 1.63% 2.00% 1.70% 1.03%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $3,305,000K ÷ $163,071,000K
= 2.03%

The net profit margin of Centene Corp has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.

- The net profit margin started at 1.03% on March 31, 2020, and experienced variations in subsequent quarters, with a notable increase to 2.00% on September 30, 2020.
- However, the net profit margin dipped to 0.61% on June 30, 2021, and 0.60% on September 30, 2021, indicating a decrease in profitability during this period.
- Subsequently, there was a recovery in profitability, with the net profit margin reaching 2.14% on March 31, 2021, and remaining above 1% until September 30, 2022.
- The net profit margin fluctuated around the 1% mark from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2024, with values ranging from 0.83% to 2.03%.
- The net profit margin peaked at 2.03% on December 31, 2024, indicating an improvement in profitability at the end of the period under review.

Overall, Centene Corp's net profit margin experienced ups and downs over the years, with some quarters showing stronger profitability than others. Monitoring this ratio can provide insights into the company's ability to generate profits relative to its revenue.