Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Core & Main Buy (7.2 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is CNM's P/E ratio?

Core & Main trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.8.

When does CNM report earnings?

Core & Main's next scheduled report is on Dec 8, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.94.

What is the CNM price target?

The median analyst price target from 13 analysts is $55.00, with a range of $40.00 – $75.00.

Is CNM Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Core & Main as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

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Core & Main (CNM)

Industrials · Industrial Distribution · NYSE

Core & Main (CNM) is a Industrials company in the Industrial Distribution industry. It has a market capitalization of $8.48B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.8 and a free-cash-flow yield of 6.6%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 2.8% and free cash flow per share grew 4.9%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 7.2 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the trailing band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 7.2/10

Clearly positive, short of the top band. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Trailing · -20.4% over 12 months ex. last

Bottom 20% of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Shariah Compliant

Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Off its high

-31.6%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$8.48B
Trailing P/E	17.8
Price / book	4.2
Price / sales	1.1
FCF yield	6.6%
Dividend yield	—
Gross margin	27.1%
Operating margin	9.6%
Net margin	6.0%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+2.8%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+4.8%
EPS growth (YoY)	+8.9%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	+4.9%
Beta	0.9
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Industrial Distribution

CNM earnings

Next report: Dec 8, 2026 (Q3 2027, EPS estimate $0.94). Beat the EPS estimate in 2 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q2 2027	Sep 9, 2026	$0.94	$0.89	+5.6%	$2.15B
Q1 2027	Jun 10, 2026	$0.56	$0.64	-12.5%	$1.91B
Q4 2026	Mar 24, 2026	$0.37	$0.40	-7.5%	$1.58B
Q3 2026	Dec 9, 2025	$0.72	$0.71	+1.4%	$2.06B

CNM analyst price target

Median target $55.00 from 13 analysts, ranging $40.00 – $75.00.

Industrial Distribution peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
GWW	W.W. Grainger	$67.45B	31.6
FAST	Fastenal	$60.80B	44.9
FERG	Ferguson Enterprises	$45.21B	22.8
WCC	WESCO International	$14.24B	17.1
WSO	Watsco	$12.67B	26.9
QXO	QXO	$11.99B	33.0
AIT	Applied Industrial Technologies	$10.35B	25.1
POOL	Pool	$7.56B	19.2

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Recent Congressional trades

Core & Main trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
April McClain Delaney	House	Sell	$100,001 - $250,000	Sep 9, 2026
April McClain Delaney	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Jul 7, 2026
Lisa McClain	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Nov 21, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Nov 21, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Oct 22, 2025
April McClain Delaney	House	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	Sep 2, 2025
April McClain Delaney	House	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	Sep 2, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 13, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 13, 2025
April McClain Delaney	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	May 2, 2025
April McClain Delaney	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Mar 20, 2025

CNM FAQ

Is CNM a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Core & Main Buy (7.2 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is CNM's P/E ratio?: Core & Main trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.8.
When does CNM report earnings?: Core & Main's next scheduled report is on Dec 8, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.94.
What is the CNM price target?: The median analyst price target from 13 analysts is $55.00, with a range of $40.00 – $75.00.
Is CNM Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Core & Main as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.