Core & Main Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Core & Main is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 12.7% and 4.6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 13.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 23.5% in 3 years.

Key information

12.7%

Earnings growth rate

13.7%

EPS growth rate

Trade Distributors earnings growth10.1%
Revenue growth rate4.6%
Future return on equity23.5%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated27 Apr 2025

Recent future growth updates

Core & Main, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Jun 07
Core & Main, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Recent updates

Should You Investigate Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) At US$49.60?

Apr 18
Should You Investigate Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) At US$49.60?

Core & Main, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNM) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Mar 31
Core & Main, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNM) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Core & Main: Rating Downgrade On Uncertain FY25 Outlook

Mar 29

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Core & Main (NYSE:CNM)

Mar 11
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Core & Main (NYSE:CNM)

Core & Main: Good Growth Prospects And Attractively Valued

Feb 25

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM)

Feb 03
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM)

Is Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) A Risky Investment?

Jan 14
Is Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) A Risky Investment?

Investor Optimism Abounds Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) But Growth Is Lacking

Dec 27
Investor Optimism Abounds Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) But Growth Is Lacking

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Core & Main (NYSE:CNM)

Dec 08
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Core & Main (NYSE:CNM)

Core & Main: Despite A Stellar Quarter, Market-Beating Upside Is Unlikely

Dec 04

Should You Investigate Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) At US$44.92?

Nov 20
Should You Investigate Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) At US$44.92?

We Think Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Oct 15
We Think Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Core & Main, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNM) P/E

Sep 27
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Core & Main, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNM) P/E
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Critical Growth And Smart Acquisitions Set To Boost Market Presence And Profitability

Sep 24 Strategic acquisitions and smart utility solutions focus, such as advanced metering, position the company for above-market revenue growth and technological differentiation.

Core & Main: 40% Selloff Since May, But I Am Not Buying Yet

Sep 10

Is There An Opportunity With Core & Main, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNM) 20% Undervaluation?

Sep 09
Is There An Opportunity With Core & Main, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNM) 20% Undervaluation?

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Core & Main (NYSE:CNM)

Aug 22
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Core & Main (NYSE:CNM)

Is There Now An Opportunity In Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM)?

Aug 03
Is There Now An Opportunity In Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM)?

Is Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) A Risky Investment?

Jul 16
Is Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) A Risky Investment?

Investor Optimism Abounds Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) But Growth Is Lacking

Jun 26
Investor Optimism Abounds Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) But Growth Is Lacking

Core & Main, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Jun 07
Core & Main, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Core & Main: A Core Business, Still Commands A Premium Valuation

Jun 04

Returns At Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) Are On The Way Up

May 05
Returns At Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) Are On The Way Up

Core & Main Pops Higher On Earnings, But Further Upside Is Unlikely

Mar 20

Core & Main: Leading Player That Is Well Positioned To Grow

Jan 03

Core & Main: Upgrading To Buy As End-Market Improves

Dec 11

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:CNM - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
1/31/20288,5386037618083
1/31/20278,17354462566811
1/31/20267,73248061563212
2/2/20257,441411586621N/A
10/27/20247,183410651680N/A
7/28/20246,972389753793N/A
4/28/20246,8693809911,027N/A
1/28/20246,7023711,0301,069N/A
10/29/20236,6363621,0431,082N/A
7/30/20236,627361838863N/A
4/30/20236,627366529558N/A
1/29/20236,651366376401N/A
10/30/20226,523359101129N/A
7/31/20226,110311-198N/A
5/1/20225,547176-46-24N/A
1/30/20225,00490-51-31N/A
10/31/20214,59044-22-6N/A
8/1/20214,1972822N/A
5/2/20213,85540158171N/A
1/31/20213,64237202214N/A
2/2/20203,38936180194N/A
2/3/20193,2023787101N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CNM's forecast earnings growth (12.7% per year) is above the savings rate (2.8%).

Earnings vs Market: CNM's earnings (12.7% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (13.9% per year).

High Growth Earnings: CNM's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: CNM's revenue (4.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.3% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CNM's revenue (4.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.


Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts


Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CNM's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (23.5%)


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/05/04 04:49
End of Day Share Price 2025/05/02 00:00
Earnings2025/02/02
Annual Earnings2025/02/02

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Analyst Sources

Core & Main, Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David MantheyBaird
Matthew BouleyBarclays
Daniel WangBerenberg