Centene projects $105B in revenue for 2020 on back of WellCare deal

Centene Corporation released its 2020 guidance Tuesday evening, and the insurer estimates that its revenue for the year will land between $104.8 billion and $105.6 billion following the closure of its WellCare Health Plans acquisition.

The insurer projects earnings per share of between $3 and $3.14. It estimates its health benefits ratio will be between 85.9% and 86.3%.

"The Company is well-positioned to maintain its momentum in 2020," said Michael Neidorff, CEO of Centene, in a statement.

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Centene closed its purchased of WellCare Jan. 23 and as a result delayed the release of its 2020 guidance by about a month. It will hold a call Wednesday morning to further delve into the estimates.