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Core & Main(NYSE) CNM

Current Price$43.32
Market Cap$8.20BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2021)+85%
5 YearN/A
1 Year-29%
1 Month-10%
Core & Main last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 43.832026-07-20
Core & Main stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-2.03%USD 44.742026-07-13
1 month-9.78%USD 48.582026-06-18
3 month-11.86%USD 49.732026-04-21
Year to date-15.66%USD 51.972025-12-31
1 year-29.31%USD 62.002025-07-18
3 year+42.35%USD 30.792023-07-21
Since inception+84.94%USD 23.702021-07-23

Core & Main Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$8.20BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$7.65B

Net Income (TTM)

$449.00M

EPS (TTM)

$2.36

P/E Ratio

18.59

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.00 (Low)

Price

$43.32

Volume

1,850,499

Open

$43.73

Previous Close

$43.37

Daily Range

$42.50 - $43.77

52-Week Range

$42.50 - $67.18

Estimated Earnings Date

Sep 8, 2026

CNM News

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Did Core & Main’s Nearly 30% Post-Earnings Stock Drop Set Up an $18 Million Entry?

Jonathan PoncianoDec 28, 2025
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NIA Impact Advisors Opens New $4 Million Position in Core & Main on the Dip

Josh Kohn-LindquistDec 10, 2025
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Bornite Capital Loads Up On Core and Main (CNM) With a 1 Million Share Purchase

Cory RenauerNov 7, 2025
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Core & Main Cuts Outlook on Housing Dip

Motley Fool Markets TeamSep 9, 2025
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Core and Main Posts 13% EPS Jump in Q2

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Why Investors Bailed on Core & Main Stock This Week

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Why Core & Main Stock Is Down Big Today

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Why Core & Main Sank Today

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About Core & Main

Core & Main helps keep water systems and fire protection working. They sell essential parts like pipes and hydrants to cities. Their products ensure reliable infrastructure for homes and businesses.

What Keeps the Water Flowing?

  • Pipes, valves & fittings products: Includes ductile iron and fusible high-density polyethylene piping; accounted for $1.27 billion in net sales during Q1 2026, down 1.8%.
  • Storm drainage products: Consists of basins, manholes, and erosion control products used to manage rainwater; generated $278 million in net sales for Q1 2026, down 5.8%.
  • Fire protection products: Features sprinkler heads, valves, and fabrication services for safety systems; reached $178 million in net sales in Q1 2026, up 17.1%.
  • Smart utility products: Provides advanced meter technology and software for tracking water usage; contributed $180 million to net sales in Q1 2026, up 7.8%.

Strategic Moves and New Markets

  • Acquired Pioneer Supply LLC in January 2026 to expand the distribution of water and wastewater products.
  • Purchased Canada Waterworks Inc. and Canada Waterworks Ottawa Inc. in September 2025, adding three locations in Canada.
  • Extended the maturity of the $1,250 million senior asset-based revolving credit facility to April 2031 in April 2026.

A National Network with Local Roots

The company operates over 370 branches to provide local service on a national scale. Its specialized services integrate with customer buying functions to simplify how they obtain critical infrastructure materials.

Performance by the Numbers

  • Net sales reached $1.9 billion in Q1 2026, a decrease of 0.1% year-over-year.
  • Net income attributable to the company was $108 million in Q1 2026, up 8% from Q1 2025.
  • Operating income rose to $177 million in Q1 2026, up 3.5% from the previous year.
  • Free cash flow hit $68 million in Q1 2026, a 6.2% increase from $64 million in Q1 2025.

Building a Foundation for Infrastructure

Core & Main has established itself as a critical supplier for municipal and private infrastructure. Its focus on strategic acquisitions and margin initiatives supports steady growth in the water management sector.

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Industry

Trading Companies and Distributors

Sector

Industrials

Employees

5,600

CEO

Mark R. Witkowski, CPA

Website

www.coreandmain.com

Headquarters

Saint Louis, MO 63146, US

CNM Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

27.06%

Operating Margin

9.52%

Net Income Margin

5.87%

Return on Equity

22.73%

Return on Capital

16.42%

Return on Assets

7.10%

Earnings Yield

5.38%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$8.20BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

187.19M

Volume

1.85M

Avg. Volume

2.53M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$2.07B

Operating Income

$728.00M

EBITDA

$944.00M

Operating Cash Flow

$655.00M

Capital Expenditure

-$47.00M

Free Cash Flow

$608.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$150.00M

Total Debt

$2.44B

Core & Main Performance Analysis

Core & Main annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-01-31USD 6,651,000,00032.9%
20242024-01-31USD 6,702,000,0000.8%
20252025-01-31USD 7,441,000,00011.0%
20262026-01-31USD 7,647,000,0002.8%
Core & Main sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-08-039.5%
Q32025-11-02-1.5%
Q42026-02-01-23.3%
Q12026-05-0320.8%
Core & Main annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-01-31USD 2.13115.2%
20242024-01-31USD 2.150.7%
20252025-01-31USD 2.13-0.8%
20262026-01-31USD 2.318.5%
Core & Main sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-08-0334.6%
Q32025-11-022.9%
Q42026-02-01-50.0%
Q12026-05-0358.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.91B

-0.1%

Gross Profit

$520.00M

+2.0%

Gross Margin

27.23%

N/A

Market Cap

$8.20BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.47M

N/A

Employees

5,600

N/A

Net Income

$108.00M

+8.0%

EBITDA

$251.00M

+14.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$150.00M

+1775.0%

Total Debt

$2.44B

-3.4%

Accounts Receivable

$1.26B

-4.5%

Inventory

$1.10B

+3.2%

Long Term Debt

$2.34B

-3.8%

Short Term Debt

$101.00M

+7.4%

Return on Assets

7.10%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

13.95%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$68.00M

+6.3%

Operating Cash Flow

$82.00M

+6.5%

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Questions About CNM

What is the current price of Core & Main?

Core & Main is trading at $43.37 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Core & Main?

Over the past 52 weeks, Core & Main has traded between $42.50 and $67.18.

How much debt does Core & Main have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Core & Main reported total debt of $2.44B.

How much cash does Core & Main have on hand?

Core & Main reported $150.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Core & Main’s dividend yield?

Core & Main does not currently have a dividend yield.

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