Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Business Segments · Goodwill impairment

Medicaid — Goodwill impairment

Centene Medicaid — Goodwill impairment remained flat by 0.0% to $1.55B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An impairment charge is a negative signal, suggesting that past acquisitions are underperforming or market conditions have deteriorated.

Detailed definition

A non-cash charge recorded when the carrying value of Medicaid-related goodwill exceeds its fair value. This indicates a...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported as 'Goodwill Impairment' across all industries following annual impairment testing.

Metric ID: cnc_segment_medicaid_goodwill_impairment

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'22FY'23FY'25
Value$0.00$0.00$6.19B
Range$0.00$6.19B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centene's medicaid — goodwill impairment?
Centene (CNC) reported medicaid — goodwill impairment of $1.55B in Q4 2025.
What does medicaid — goodwill impairment mean?
A write-down of the value of Medicaid-related assets due to a decline in expected future performance.