Core & Main Inc. (CNM) is a premier distributor of waterworks and plumbing products in the United States, catering to a broad spectrum of customers, including municipalities, contractors, and industrial clients. With a dedicated focus on providing innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for water, wastewater, and stormwater management, the company is strategically positioned to meet the increasing demands for infrastructure modernization and compliance with stringent environmental regulations. Core & Main's robust supply chain and extensive industry expertise uniquely enable it to address critical challenges in the utilities sector, strengthening its role as a leader in advancing effective water management practices.
| Revenue (TTM) | $7.65B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $2.07B |
| EBITDA | $919.00M |
| Operating Margin | 9.27% |
| Return on Equity | 23.90% |
| Return on Assets | 7.22% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $40.38 |
| Book Value | $10.86 |
| Price-to-Book | 4.12 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.16 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.4 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.59 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 9.40% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | -0.10% |
| Shares Outstanding | $187.19M |
| Float | $186.79M |
| % Insiders | 0.48% |
| % Institutions | 112.32% |
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Investors interested in Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products stocks are likely familiar with Core & Main (CNM) and Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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Investors looking for stocks in the Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products sector might want to consider either Core & Main (CNM) or Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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Core & Main leans on durable municipal water work as residential stays weak, expands margins and reaffirms FY26 guidance.
Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Core & Main, Inc. remains a Hold as shares fell after Q1 FY26 results, despite revenue beating expectations. Smart utility products and fire protection segments showed robust growth, but pipes, valves, and fittings, as well as storm drainage, declined. Management projects FY26 revenue of $7.8–$7.9B and EBITDA of $950–$980M, supporting increased share buybacks and expansion.
Core & Main NYSE: CNM reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook after reporting first-quarter results that management said reflected resilient municipal demand, disciplined pricing and margin initiatives, despite continued pressure in residential lot development.
