Core & Main Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

Core & Main has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 44.7%, while the Trade Distributors industry saw earnings growing at 23% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 16.2% per year. Core & Main's return on equity is 25.3%, and it has net margins of 5.7%.

Key information

44.7%

Earnings growth rate

39.6%

EPS growth rate

Trade Distributors Industry Growth23.4%
Revenue growth rate16.2%
Return on equity25.3%
Net Margin5.7%
Last Earnings Update27 Oct 2024

Recent past performance updates

Why Core & Main's (NYSE:CNM) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem

Mar 27
Why Core & Main's (NYSE:CNM) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem

Recent updates

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

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

These 4 Measures Indicate That Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Apr 14
These 4 Measures Indicate That Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Why Core & Main's (NYSE:CNM) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem

Mar 27
Why Core & Main's (NYSE:CNM) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem

Core & Main, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNM) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 29% Share Price Bounce

Mar 22
Core & Main, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNM) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 29% Share Price Bounce

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

Mar 20

Is Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Feb 06
Is Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

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

Jan 03

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

Dec 11

Core & Main: Mixed Prospects Keeps Me On The Sidelines

Sep 25

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Core & Main makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:CNM Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
27 Oct 247,1834101,0240
28 Jul 246,9723899900
28 Apr 246,8693809600
28 Jan 246,7023719260
29 Oct 236,6363629130
30 Jul 236,6273619040
30 Apr 236,6273668960
29 Jan 236,6513668790
30 Oct 226,5233598450
31 Jul 226,1103118020
01 May 225,5471767640
30 Jan 225,004907120
31 Oct 214,590446720
01 Aug 214,19726290
02 May 213,855405730
31 Jan 213,642375560
02 Feb 203,389365070
03 Feb 193,202374580

Quality Earnings: CNM has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: CNM's current net profit margins (5.7%) are higher than last year (5.5%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CNM's earnings have grown significantly by 44.7% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CNM's earnings growth over the past year (13.3%) is below its 5-year average (44.7% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: CNM earnings growth over the past year (13.3%) exceeded the Trade Distributors industry -5.4%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: Whilst CNM's Return on Equity (25.31%) is high, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/23 04:19
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/10/27
Annual Earnings2024/01/28

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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