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Core & Main, Inc.
$52.12
+2.4%Core & Main, Inc. distributes water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products and related services to municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors in the municipal, non-residential, and residential end markets in the United States. Its products include pipes, valves, hydrants, fittings, and other products and services; storm drainage products, such as corrugated piping systems, retention basins, inline drains, manholes, grates, geosynthetics, and other related products; fire protection products, including fire protection pipes, sprinkler heads and other devices, fire suppression systems, and related accessories, as well as fabrication services; and meter products, such as smart meter products, installation, software and other services. The company's specialty products and services are used in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction of water and fire protection infrastructure. Core & Main, Inc. was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotCore & Main, Inc. Street Expectations Map
Wall Street analysts project that CNM stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 64.25, with estimates ranging from a low of 63.00 to a high of 65.00.
The consensus 1-year price target stands at 64.25, with estimates ranging from a low of 63.00 to a high of 65.00.
Analyst Consensus Analysis
Upside Potential
Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.
Analyst Agreement
High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.
Analyst Conviction
Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.
Market Sentiment Insight
Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.
Core & Main, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue
Forward Growth Analysis
Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
Core & Main, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income
Forward Growth Analysis
Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Core & Main, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS
Forward Growth Analysis
Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.
Moderate coverage—sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
Core & Main, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT
Forward Growth Analysis
Declining expectations indicate headwinds—investigate whether temporary or structural issues.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
Core & Main, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA
Forward Growth Analysis
Declining expectations indicate headwinds—investigate whether temporary or structural issues.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
Core & Main, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense
Forward Growth Analysis
Declining expectations indicate headwinds—investigate whether temporary or structural issues.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
Core & Main, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $100K and sold $23.52M worth of CNM shares, resulting in $23.42M of net selling activity.
3 Months
2.0K
99.97K
1.6K
85.55K
+14K
+$14K
3-6 Months
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0
0.00
+0
+$0
6-9 Months
0
0.00
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9-12 Months
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375.9K
23.43M
-23.4M
-$23.43M
Top Buyers
Hope James D
Director
$100K
Top Sellers
Witkowski Mark R
Director, Officer: Chief Executive Officer
$8.11M
Leclair Stephen O
Director, Officer: Executive Chair
$7.77M
Whittenburg Mark G
Officer: General Counsel And Secretary
$3.00M
Castellano James G
Director
$2.73M
Kimbrough Orvin T
Director
$1.48M
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bearish signal with $23.42M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Positive recent trend with net buying activity. Insiders have been accumulating shares in recent months.
Insider Participation
5 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.
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