CNMIndustrials · Industrial DistributionThe 14 Wall Street analysts covering Core & Main, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $55 — +29.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 48 of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Core & Main, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (93): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Momentum (32): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (17): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CNM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +29.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 8 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $60 → $57 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Wolfe Research | Assumes | Outperform | $63 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $53 → $46 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $66 → $57 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $62 → $61 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $63 → $60 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $50 → $45 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $65 → $48 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 23 July 2026 | William Blair | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 23 July 2026 | William Blair | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 11 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $54 → $53 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
CNM appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 22 Oct 2026, Core & Main, Inc. returned −19.5% against +15.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 42% of US stocks
Cheaper than 68% of US stocks
Cheaper than 25% of US stocks
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Core & Main, Inc. has a market value of $7.6B and an enterprise value of $10.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $7.7B. The latest quarter grew 2.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $479.0M, a 6.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.43.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $628.0M, after $55.0M of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 17.2×; forward P/E: 12.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Core & Main, Inc. employs 5,600 people — $1.4M of revenue per employee.
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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Core & Main, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →
Core & Main (CNM) closed at $42.33 in the most recent trading session, up 2.17% from the previous trading day. The headline says the stock rose while the broader market fell.
Why it matters — CNM watchers may note the session’s positive move relative to the falling market.
Zacks Investment Research published an article comparing Kennametal (KMT) and Core & Main (CNM) as value-stock options within the Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products sector, examining which of the two might be more attractive to value investors.
Why it matters — The piece offers a comparative value-assessment of Core & Main against a peer in its sector, relevant for CNM watchers evaluating the stock's investment profile.
The article highlights that certain "boring" stocks, including those tied to essential infrastructure and home essentials, benefit from demand that cannot be postponed regardless of economic conditions, citing examples like a busted furnace or a cracked water main.
Why it matters — A CNM watcher would care because Core & Main's water infrastructure business is similarly tied to non-discretionary, urgent demand for water and wastewater products.
Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) was added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 25th, 2026, along with BVN and TSN, according to Zacks Investment Research.
Why it matters — A Strong Sell rating from Zacks indicates analysts have a bearish outlook, which CNM investors would want to monitor.
Core & Main Inc (NYSE:CNM) reported upbeat earnings for the second quarter on Wednesday. Following the Q2 results, analysts have slashed their forecasts for the company.
Why it matters — The reduced analyst forecasts signal shifting expectations for Core & Main despite its positive quarterly earnings, which could influence how investors view the company's outlook.
The 14 Wall Street analysts covering Core & Main, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $55, with estimates ranging from $40 to $75. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 14 analysts covering Core & Main, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Core & Main, Inc. 48 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Oct 2026, Core & Main, Inc. ranks 48 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (93 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 14 analysts implies +29.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Core & Main, Inc. 48 out of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Core & Main, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CNM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $40 to $75 over the next 12 months.
Core & Main, Inc. returned -19.5% over the 12 months to 22 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Core & Main Inc. is a specialty distributor focused on water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products and related services.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 22 Oct 2026): "Core & Main (CNM) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note". Core & Main (CNM) closed at $42.33 in the most recent trading session, up 2.17% from the previous trading day. The headline says the stock rose while the broader market fell.
Core & Main Inc. is a specialty distributor focused on water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products and related services. Core & Main Inc. supplies pipes, valves, fittings, hydrants, meters, storm drainage components, and other infrastructure materials used in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction of essential utility systems. The company serves municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential, and residential end markets in the United States. Its product mix also supports waterworks and fire protection projects that are critical to public infrastructure and community development. Core & Main Inc. plays a central role in the distribution chain by connecting manufacturers with customers that build and maintain water and fire protection networks.
CEO Mr. Mark R. Witkowski CPA · 5,600 employees · United States · https://www.coreandmain.com
