The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common share ($ in millions, except per share data in dollars and shares in thousands):


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2026		2025		2026		2025

Earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	$	(71)	$	(6,631)	$	2,561	$	(5,573)

Shares used in computing per share amounts:
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding	494,143		491,141		493,351		493,644
Common stock equivalents (as determined by applying the treasury stock method)	—		—		4,292		—
Weighted average number of common shares and potential dilutive common shares outstanding	494,143		491,141		497,643		493,644

Net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Centene Corporation:
Basic earnings (loss) per common share	$	(0.14)	$	(13.50)	$	5.19	$	(11.29)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share	$	(0.14)	$	(13.50)	$	5.15	$	(11.29)