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About Core & Main
Core & Main is a leading specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products. The company provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors across municipal, nonresidential, and residential end markets. The company's specialty products and services are used in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction of water and fire protection infrastructure.
Ticker
$CNM
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
5,700
Headquarters
Website
Core & Main Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$10B
23.42
$2.25
0.99
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Price and volume
Market cap
$10B
Beta
0.99
52-week high
$67.18
52-week low
$41.64
Average daily volume
3.7M
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.247
Quick ratio
1.257
Long term debt to equity
124.21
Total debt to equity
130.326
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.50%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
926
Gross margin (TTM)
26.67%
Net profit margin (TTM)
5.57%
Operating margin (TTM)
9.44%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.25%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$1,360,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.37%
Return on equity (TTM)
24.61%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
23.418
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.294
Price to book
5.31
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-11.4
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
17.754
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.63%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.964
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
11.02%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
7.24%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
8.20%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
14.82%
What the Analysts think about Core & Main
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Core & Main stock.
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Core & Main posted record Q1 net sales of $1.911 billion, a 9.8% increase year-over-year, fueled by higher volumes and acquisitions.
In Q2, the company grew its footprint by opening new branches in Kansas City and Columbus, Wisconsin, and by acquiring Canada Waterworks, strengthening its geographic reach and supporting long-term growth.
Core & Main repurchased $39 million of shares in Q1 at an average price of $46.64, signaling board confidence and supporting shareholder value.
Core & Main’s Q1 EPS came in at $0.52, missing the analyst consensus of $0.54, causing shares to drop 2.3% and exposing the company’s sensitivity to profit swings.
Following Q2, management revised full-year net sales guidance lower, to $7.6–$7.7 billion, and reduced adjusted EBITDA guidance to $920–$940 million, reflecting softer demand and elevated costs.
The CFO cautioned about a weaker second half, pointing to tariffs, rising interest rates, and signs of housing market cooling—all macro headwinds that could pressure future results.
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Core & Main stock?
Core & Main (CNM) has a market cap of $10B as of October 22, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Core & Main stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Core & Main (CNM) stock is 23.42 as of October 22, 2025.
Does Core & Main stock pay dividends?
No, Core & Main (CNM) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of October 22, 2025.
When is the next Core & Main dividend payment date?
Core & Main (CNM) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for Core & Main?
Core & Main (CNM) has a beta rating of 0.99. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.