Core & Main Inc (CNM)

Currency in USD
40.35
-0.02(-0.05%)
Closed·
39.88-0.47(-1.16%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
39.8940.53
52 wk Range
39.4159.66
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
40.35
Open
40.25
Day's Range
39.89-40.53
52 wk Range
39.41-59.66
Volume
1.28M
Average Vol. (3m)
2.21M
1-Year Change
-18.0711%
Book Value / Share
10.85
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
54.54
Upside
+35.16%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
5 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

Core & Main Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
14 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 54.54
(+35.16% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
RBC Capital
Buy57.00+41.26%60.00MaintainOct 07, 2026
Wolfe Research
Buy63.00+56.13%-New CoverageSep 15, 2026
Goldman Sachs
Hold53.00+31.35%59.00MaintainSep 14, 2026
Citi
Hold46.00+14.00%53.00MaintainSep 10, 2026
Truist Securities
Hold45.00+11.52%50.00MaintainSep 10, 2026

Core & Main Inc SWOT Analysis


Infrastructure Tailwinds
The company capitalizes on multi-decade water system replacement cycles and essential infrastructure needs that transcend economic fluctuations, positioning for sustained growth
Analyst Outlook
Barclays maintains an Overweight rating with a $63 price target, reflecting confidence in the company's operational trajectory and profitability expansion potential
Market Diversification
Core & Main balances residential sector softness with robust municipal infrastructure demand and surging data center construction driven by AI and cloud computing growth
Margin Excellence
Discover how Core & Main achieves year-over-year gross margin expansion through operational improvements, pricing discipline, and identified SG&A cost savings opportunities
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Core & Main Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2027

  • Core & Main posted Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.94, beating consensus by $0.02, while revenue of $2.14B matched estimates; shares fell 4.34% to $42.15.
  • Net sales rose 2.5% YoY driven by municipal waterworks strength, fire protection, and data centers; adjusted EBITDA grew 3% to $274M with margin up 10bps.
  • Company maintained full-year fiscal 2026 guidance of $7.8B-$7.9B in sales and $950M-$980M adjusted EBITDA, expecting margin expansion in H2.
  • Management highlighted accelerating M&A pipeline and record greenfield openings, while residential markets remained weak with mid-single-digit declines expected.
  • CEO cited $1.2 trillion EPA-estimated infrastructure investment need over 20 years; Miami-Dade smart utility project to reach full run-rate by 2027.
Last Updated: 09/09/2026, 09:42 AM
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Core & Main investor slides for Q2/2027
Core & Main Q2 fiscal 2026 slides
Last Update: Sep 09, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Sep 09, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.94 / 0.92
Revenue / Forecast
2.14B / 2.14B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CNM Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
16.2x21.4x11.7x
PEG Ratio
2.100.620.03
Price / Book
3.8x6.9x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.0x1.4x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
35.2%29.3%31.1%
Fair Value Upside
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Core & Main, Inc. engages in the distribution of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products and related services in the United States. The company’s products portfolio include pipes, valves, hydrants, fittings, and other products and services used for service, repair and replacement of underground water infrastructure; storm drainage products, such as corrugated HDPE and metal piping systems, retention basins, inline drains, manholes, grates, geosynthetics, erosion control, and other related products; fire protection products, including fire protection pipes, valves, fittings, sprinkler heads and other accessories, as well as fabrication and kitting services; smart meter products; and smart metering solutions which include meter accessories, meter installation, network infrastructure and software installation, training, and long-term services, as well as engineered treatment plant products. Its specialty products and services are used in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection infrastructure. The company serves municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors in the municipal, non-residential, and residential end markets. Core & Main, Inc. was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
121.12M65.76%4.89B
Other Institutional Investors
85.68M34.24%3.46B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
206.8M100.00%8.34B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.97%18,357,688740,733
Capital Research and Management Company6.23%11,473,053462,938

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FAQ

What Is the Core & Main (CNM) Stock Price Today?

The Core & Main stock price today is 40.35 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Core & Main Trade On?

Core & Main is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Core & Main?

The stock symbol for Core & Main is "CNM."

What Is the Core & Main Market Cap?

As of today, Core & Main market cap is 7.69B USD.

What Is Core & Main's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Core & Main EPS (TTM) is 2.42.

When Is the Next Core & Main Earnings Date?

Core & Main will release its next earnings report on Dec 08, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CNM a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Core & Main Stock Split?

Core & Main has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Core & Main Have?

Core & Main has 5600 employees.

What is the current trading status of Core & Main (CNM)?

As of Oct 11, 2026, Core & Main (CNM) is trading at a price of 40.35 USD, with a previous close of 40.35 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 39.89 USD to 40.53 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 39.41 USD to 59.66 USD.

What Is Core & Main (CNM) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Core & Main is 54.54 USD, with a high estimate of 75 USD and a low estimate of 40 USD. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +35.16% Upside potential.

What Is the CNM Premarket Price?

CNM's last pre-market stock price is 40.68 USD. The pre-market share volume is 30.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.31, or 0.77%.

What Is the CNM After Hours Price?

CNM's last after hours stock price is 39.88 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.47, or -1.16%.
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