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Over the five-year period, Centene Corporation’s revenue has shown steady growth, rising from US$111,115 million in 2020 to US$163,071 million in 2024. The growth appears most robust in the early years, with a roughly 13–15% year-over-year increase from 2020 to 2022. After 2022, the growth pace moderated to around 6% per year, indicating a stabilization in revenue expansion. However, the gross profit figures present an anomaly; the 2020 figure of US$107,812 million is significantly higher relative to subsequent years (US$14,487–US$17,069 million), suggesting either a change in accounting classifications or an extraordinary event in that year. Operating income and net income experienced more volatility: both declined notably in 2021 and 2022—operating income fell from US$3,082 million in 2020 to US$1,318 million in 2022, and net income declined from US$1,808 million to US$1,202 million—before rebounding strongly in 2023 to US$2,930 million and US$2,702 million, respectively, and further strengthening in 2024. This turnaround in operating and net income in 2023–2024 may be attributed to improved operational efficiency, cost management, or other strategic adjustments, which is supported by the significant percentage swings (exceeding 20%) compared to the weakening performance in the intermediate years. Given Centene’s role as a major player in the managed care and health insurance sector—where market conditions and regulatory changes have been highly dynamic—the recovery in profitability metrics suggests that the company is regaining momentum. Overall, while the data indicate some earlier volatility and an unexplained anomaly in gross profit, the recent performance and sustained revenue growth underscore a generally healthy financial position and a path toward sustainable long‐term performance.
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