Core & Main

CNM

Market cap $10.1B

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ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE: CNM) today announced changes to its board of directors and executive chair, effective April 1, 2026.

Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE: CNM) posted mixed results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday.

Core & Main, Inc. is delivering steady growth, with management guiding for further revenue and EBITDA increases in fiscal 2026. Smart meters and water treatment categories are key CNM growth drivers, with smart meters expected to see double-digit revenue gains. Despite outperforming peers on valuation metrics, CNM stock is considered fairly valued, supporting a Hold rating rather than a Buy.

Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) posted mixed results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday.

Core & Main (CNM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.52 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.48 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.33 per share a year ago.

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Core & Main Announces Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results.

Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE: CNM) will release earnings results for its fourth quarter, before the opening bell on Tuesday, March 24.

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