Centene's Trading Volume Dives 23.58% to 338th Rank Amid Lawsuit Over Misleading Financial Disclosures as Shares Rise 1.31%

On August 8, 2025, Centene (CNC) saw a trading volume of $0.29 billion, a 23.58% decline from the previous day, ranking 338th in market trading activity. The stock rose 1.31%.

Centene faces a class-action lawsuit alleging misleading disclosures about its Q2 2025 financial outlook and operations. The firm reported a GAAP diluted loss per share of -$0.51, citing reduced risk adjustment revenue estimates. The lawsuit claims executives overstated enrollment growth and understated morbidity risks, leading to a 40% pre-market stock drop after the company withdrew its 2025 guidance. Internal data reportedly showed enrollment below expectations and higher-than-anticipated morbidity rates, contradicting prior optimistic statements.

The legal action, Lunstrum v. Centene Corporation, targets misrepresentations during December 2024–June 2025. Investors are alleged to have relied on inflated projections, which the lawsuit argues masked operational challenges. Centene’s abrupt guidance revision, based on actuarial firm Wakely’s findings, triggered a sharp selloff. The case highlights a disconnect between public disclosures and internal assessments, raising questions about corporate accountability in risk management.

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