CNM Stock Chart & Stats
$888.00
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$888.00
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$888.00 - $1,217.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
$144.05B
Enterprise Value$11.01K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$312.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.75B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.9
Beta-0.27
Next Earnings
Dec 08, 2026EPS Estimate
15.64Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.44
Shares Outstanding187,192,830
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.80
Price to Book (P/B)5.20
Price to Sales (P/S)1.36
P/FCF Ratio17.19
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$908.53Price Target Upside2.31% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)52.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$132.46B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitable Distribution ModelStrong profitability for a distributor indicates meaningful operating discipline and customer value across a broad infrastructure portfolio. Gross-margin improvement from private-label growth, sourcing optimization and pricing can support durable earnings quality and reinvestment capacity over the next several quarters.
High-Quality Cash GenerationFree cash flow closely tracking net income suggests reported profits are converting into usable cash rather than relying heavily on accounting gains. This supports organic investment, acquisitions, debt management and shareholder returns while improving resilience through the infrastructure spending cycle.
Secular Utility GrowthGrowth in smart utility and treatment plant solutions provides exposure to durable infrastructure modernization and differentiated turnkey capabilities. These areas can broaden the product mix, deepen customer relationships and offset weaker portions of construction demand over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageDebt above equity reduces financial flexibility if infrastructure demand softens or borrowing costs remain elevated. Although refinancing extended maturities, the higher leverage base can increase interest burdens and constrain the funds available for acquisitions, expansion or shareholder returns.
Residential Demand WeaknessOngoing residential weakness can weigh on product volumes because lot development and related construction are important demand channels for infrastructure distribution. Continued sensitivity to interest rates and affordability may keep the end-market mix unfavorable and limit near-term organic growth.
Limited Operating LeverageMinimal EBITDA growth despite gross-margin improvement indicates that softer volumes and operating costs are absorbing much of the benefit from pricing and sourcing initiatives. This limits earnings scalability in a mixed-demand environment and makes sustained margin expansion more dependent on execution.
Core & Main News
CNM FAQ
What was Core & Main’s price range in the past 12 months?
Core & Main lowest stock price was $888.00 and its highest was $1217.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Core & Main’s market cap?
Core & Main’s market cap is $144.05B.
When is Core & Main’s upcoming earnings report date?
Core & Main’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 08, 2026 which is in 88 days.
How were Core & Main’s earnings last quarter?
Core & Main released its earnings results on Sep 09, 2026. The company reported $15.881 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $15.357 by $0.524.
Is Core & Main overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Core & Main’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Core & Main pay dividends?
Core & Main does not currently pay dividends.
What is Core & Main’s EPS estimate?
Core & Main’s EPS estimate is 15.64.
How many shares outstanding does Core & Main have?
Core & Main has 187,192,830 shares outstanding.
What happened to Core & Main’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Core & Main reported an EPS of $15.881 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $15.357. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Core & Main?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:CNM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Core & Main Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$908.53 (2.31% Upside)
$908.53 (2.31% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:CNM Sentiment 63%
Sector Average 58%
Sector Average 58%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.39%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Core & Main
Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) is a leading supplier of vital infrastructure products and services across the United States. The company specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection systems. Their diverse clientele includes local governments (municipalities), privately owned water utilities, and a wide array of professional contractors working on projects in the residential, non-residential (commercial), and public sectors. Core & Main's extensive product range features essential components such as pipes, valves, hydrants, and fittings. For storm drainage needs, they offer systems including corrugated piping, retention basins, inline drains, manholes, grates, and geosynthetics. Their fire protection inventory covers crucial items like fire protection pipes, sprinkler heads, complete fire suppression systems, related accessories, and specialized fabrication services. Additionally, they provide advanced metering products, including smart meter technology, alongside installation services and software solutions. These specialized materials and services are integral to the construction, maintenance, repair, and replacement of critical water and fire protection infrastructure. Established in 1874, Core & Main is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
CNM Company Deck
CNM Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a fundamentally positive picture driven by municipal strength, margin improvement, robust cash generation, active share repurchases, accelerating secular growth in smart utility and treatment plant solutions, and an improving M&A pipeline. Offsetting items include soft residential demand, modest organic volume declines, PVC-related headwinds, and some near-term timing and macro uncertainty. On balance, the highlights (margin expansion, cash returns, strategic growth initiatives and reaffirmed guidance) outweigh the lowlights.View all MX:CNM earnings summariesCNM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$908.53
▲(2.31% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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