Centene's projection of its FY24 adjusted diluted EPS being greater than $6.70, while close, is still below the consensus estimate of $6.74. This slight miss may cause concern among investors who were expecting the company to meet or exceed consensus estimates. The news could lead to a short-term negative impact on the stock price as the market adjusts to the new guidance. However, the impact may be mitigated by the fact that the difference is minimal and the company's overall performance may still be viewed positively.