Centene's expected hit to EPS this year 'horrifying', says Jim Cramer
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Company Performance - Centene's stock plunged over 40%, marking its worst single-day performance on record [1][2] - Centene withdrew its full-year forecast after the market closed [2] - Management expects a $2.75 hit to earnings per share this year [5] - The company anticipates a 35% to 40% reduction in its numbers [5] Market Dynamics & Risk Factors - Overall market growth in 22 states is lower than expected, indicating fewer people signed up for state healthcare exchange plans [3] - Individuals who enrolled in Obamacare exchange plans are less healthy than anticipated, increasing costs for Centene [3][4] - Centene expects a $1.8 billion reduction in expected risk adjustment revenue transfers from the federal government [4]