Core & Main Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Core & Main's CEO is Mark Witkowski, appointed in Mar 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $1.83M, comprised of 33.3% salary and 66.7% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.006% of the company’s shares, worth $669.77K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 0.8 years and 3.8 years respectively.
Key information
Mark Witkowski
Chief executive officer
US$1.8m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 33.33% |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.006% |
| Management average tenure | less than a year |
| Board average tenure | 3.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
May 24
Are Investors Undervaluing Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) By 30%?
May 06Should You Investigate Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) At US$49.60?
Apr 18Core & Main, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNM) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon
Mar 31Core & Main: Rating Downgrade On Uncertain FY25 Outlook
Mar 29Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Core & Main (NYSE:CNM)
Mar 11Core & Main: Good Growth Prospects And Attractively Valued
Feb 25Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM)
Feb 03Is Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) A Risky Investment?
Jan 14Investor Optimism Abounds Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) But Growth Is Lacking
Dec 27Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Core & Main (NYSE:CNM)
Dec 08Core & Main: Despite A Stellar Quarter, Market-Beating Upside Is Unlikely
Dec 04Should You Investigate Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) At US$44.92?
Nov 20We Think Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Oct 15Some Confidence Is Lacking In Core & Main, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNM) P/E
Sep 27
Critical Growth And Smart Acquisitions Set To Boost Market Presence And Profitability
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 10Is There An Opportunity With Core & Main, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNM) 20% Undervaluation?
Sep 09We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Core & Main (NYSE:CNM)
Aug 22Is There Now An Opportunity In Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM)?
Aug 03Is Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) A Risky Investment?
Jul 16Investor Optimism Abounds Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) But Growth Is Lacking
Jun 26Core & Main, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Jun 07Core & Main: A Core Business, Still Commands A Premium Valuation
Jun 04Core & Main Pops Higher On Earnings, But Further Upside Is Unlikely
Mar 20Core & Main: Leading Player That Is Well Positioned To Grow
Jan 03Core & Main: Upgrading To Buy As End-Market Improves
Dec 11CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 02 2025 | US$2m | US$610k | US$411m |
| Oct 27 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$410m |
| Jul 28 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$389m |
| Apr 28 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$380m |
| Jan 28 2024 | US$2m | US$559k | US$371m |
| Oct 29 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$362m |
| Jul 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$361m |
| Apr 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$366m |
| Jan 29 2023 | US$2m | US$522k | US$366m |
| Oct 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$359m |
| Jul 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$311m |
| May 01 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$176m |
| Jan 30 2022 | US$1m | US$478k | US$90m |
| Oct 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$44m |
| Aug 01 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$2m |
| May 02 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$40m |
| Jan 31 2021 | US$763k | US$397k | US$37m |
Compensation vs Market: Mark's total compensation ($USD1.83M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.32M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Mark's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Mark Witkowski (48 yo)
Mr. Mark R. Witkowski had been the Chief Financial Officer of Core & Main, Inc. since April 2021 until March 31, 2025 and also serves as its Chief Executive Officer and Director since March 31, 2025. He ha...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | 3.8yrs | US$5.37m | 0.030% $ 3.2m | |
| CEO & Director | less than a year | US$1.83m | 0.0064% $ 669.8k | |
| President | 2.4yrs | US$1.47m | 0.0048% $ 501.3k | |
| President | less than a year | US$2.21m | 0.00038% $ 39.8k | |
| Executive Vice President | less than a year | US$1.50m | 0.0057% $ 593.4k | |
| Chief Financial Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| General Counsel & Secretary | 4.1yrs | US$1.36m | 0.0015% $ 161.2k | |
| Director of Marketing & Communications | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | 4.1yrs | US$660.64k | 0.0034% $ 356.9k |
Experienced Management: CNM's management team is not considered experienced ( 0.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | 3.8yrs | US$5.37m | 0.030% $ 3.2m | |
| CEO & Director | less than a year | US$1.83m | 0.0064% $ 669.8k | |
| Independent Director | 3.8yrs | US$224.43k | 0.0049% $ 514.9k | |
| Independent Director | 3.8yrs | US$226.63k | 0.0049% $ 514.9k | |
| Lead Independent Director | 3.8yrs | US$261.36k | 0.0049% $ 514.9k | |
| Independent Director | 1yr | US$198.04k | 0.00017% $ 17.8k | |
| Independent Director | 2.7yrs | US$224.89k | 0.0044% $ 464.7k | |
| Independent Director | 3.8yrs | US$229.00k | 0.0049% $ 514.9k | |
| Independent Director | 3.1yrs | US$218.16k | 0.0056% $ 580.8k | |
| Independent Director | 3.8yrs | US$226.29k | 0.0049% $ 514.9k |
Experienced Board: CNM's board of directors are considered experienced (3.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/05/25 21:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/23 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/02/02 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/02/02 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Core & Main, Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Manthey | Baird |
| Matthew Bouley | Barclays |
| Daniel Wang | Berenberg |