Core & Main Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Core & Main has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 32.5%, while the Trade Distributors industry saw earnings growing at 16% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 13.3% per year. Core & Main's return on equity is 22.2%, and it has net margins of 5.6%.
Key information
32.51%
Earnings growth rate
28.35%
EPS growth rate
| Trade Distributors Industry Growth | 23.44% |
| Revenue growth rate | 13.33% |
| Return on equity | 22.19% |
| Net Margin | 5.60% |
| Last Earnings Update | 02 Nov 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Core & Main: Performance In Q3 Was Impressive, All Things Considered, But With Limited Upside
Dec 10Core & Main, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNM) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
Nov 26
Is There Now An Opportunity In Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM)?
Nov 10Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Aug 25Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Aug 04Should You Investigate Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) At US$60.49?
Jul 17Core & Main, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNM) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
Jun 29Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
May 24Are 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 14Core & Main: Despite A Stellar Quarter, Market-Beating Upside Is Unlikely
Dec 04
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 10Core & Main: A Core Business, Still Commands A Premium Valuation
Jun 04Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Core & Main makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov 25 | 7,764 | 435 | 1,169 | 0 |
| 03 Aug 25 | 7,740 | 431 | 1,148 | 0 |
| 04 May 25 | 7,611 | 416 | 1,114 | 0 |
| 02 Feb 25 | 7,441 | 411 | 1,078 | 0 |
| 27 Oct 24 | 7,183 | 410 | 1,029 | 0 |
| 28 Jul 24 | 6,972 | 389 | 995 | 0 |
| 28 Apr 24 | 6,869 | 380 | 965 | 0 |
| 28 Jan 24 | 6,702 | 371 | 931 | 0 |
| 29 Oct 23 | 6,636 | 362 | 913 | 0 |
| 30 Jul 23 | 6,627 | 361 | 904 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 23 | 6,627 | 366 | 896 | 0 |
| 29 Jan 23 | 6,651 | 366 | 880 | 0 |
| 30 Oct 22 | 6,523 | 359 | 845 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 22 | 6,110 | 311 | 802 | 0 |
| 01 May 22 | 5,547 | 176 | 764 | 0 |
| 30 Jan 22 | 5,004 | 90 | 712 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 21 | 4,590 | 44 | 672 | 0 |
| 01 Aug 21 | 4,197 | 2 | 629 | 0 |
| 02 May 21 | 3,855 | 40 | 573 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 21 | 3,642 | 37 | 556 | 0 |
| 02 Feb 20 | 3,389 | 36 | 507 | 0 |
| 03 Feb 19 | 3,202 | 37 | 458 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CNM has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: CNM's current net profit margins (5.6%) are lower than last year (5.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CNM's earnings have grown significantly by 32.5% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CNM's earnings growth over the past year (6.1%) is below its 5-year average (32.5% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: CNM earnings growth over the past year (6.1%) exceeded the Trade Distributors industry -1.1%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst CNM's Return on Equity (22.19%) 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
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/12/29 17:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/12/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/11/02 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/02/02 |
Data Sources
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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 20 analysts. 14 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 |