Key Takeaways Strategic expansions and M&A activities are expected to enhance revenue, geographical reach, and market share in the fragmented industry. Diversification into private labels and municipal infrastructure spending drives margin growth and revenue stability.Read more
Key Takeaways Increased digitalization and direct-to-manufacturer sales threaten Core & Main's distributor role, undermining market share and driving intensified margin pressure. Reliance on public infrastructure spending, labor shortages, and stricter sustainability regulations elevate operational risk, potentially stalling growth and eroding profitability.Read more
Key Takeaways Large, stable municipal contracts and rising government infrastructure funding position Core & Main for durable, above-market growth and expanding profit margins. Enhanced technology offerings and an active acquisition pipeline drive recurring revenue, geographic expansion, and increased market share in a fragmented sector.Read more
Core & Main, Inc. distributes water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products and related services in the United States. Its products portfolio include pipes, valves, hydrants, fittings, and other products and services used for service, repair and replacement of underground water infrastructure; storm drainage products, such as corrugated HDPE and metal piping systems, retention basins, inline drains, manholes, grates, geosynthetics, erosion control, and other related products; fire protection products, including fire protection pipes, valves, fittings, sprinkler heads and other accessories, as well as fabrication and kitting services; smart meter products; and smart metering solutions which include meter accessories, meter installation, network infrastructure and software installation, training, and long-term services, as well as engineered treatment plant products. The company’s specialty products and services are used in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection infrastructure. It serves municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors in the municipal, non-residential, and residential end markets. Core & Main, Inc. was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
