CNM - NYSE
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. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.
CapEx Intensity
Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.
FCF Growth Trend
Flat FCF growth. Stable but not expanding—monitor for signs of business maturity or temporary headwinds.
Working Capital Impact
Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Asset-light with strong cash conversion: Low capital requirements combined with efficient cash generation creates significant shareholder value through dividends, buybacks, or strategic investments.
Core & Main, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
CNM • NYSE
| Core & Main, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2020 | Jan 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||
441M | 434M | 434M | 371M | 371M | 581M | 581M | 225M | 225M | 44.5M | 36M | 36.6M | |
192M | 194M | 194M | 154M | 154M | 148M | 148M | 150M | 150M | 152.7M | 138M | 122.3M | |
28M | 13M | 13M | 0.0 | 0.0 | -857M | -857M | 0.0 | 0.0 | -4M | 4M | 0.0 | |
17M | 14M | 14M | 10M | 10M | 11M | 11M | 25M | 25M | 4M | 4M | 4M | |
21M | 8M | 8M | 167M | 167M | 857M | 857M | 35M | 35M | -2.2M | 1M | 200K | |
(0.0) | (143M) | (143M) | (116M) | (116M) | (147M) | (147M) | (55M) | (55M) | (8M) | (13M) | (0.0) | |
-49M | -42M | -42M | 367M | 367M | -339M | -339M | -466M | -466M | 19M | 11M | -62.2M | |
650M | 621M | 621M | 1.1B | 1.1B | 401M | 401M | -31M | -31M | 214M | 194M | 100.9M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||
-46M | -35M | -35M | -39M | -39M | -25M | -25M | -20M | -20M | -11.9M | -14M | -13.9M | |
-61M | -741M | -741M | -231M | -231M | -128M | -128M | -179M | -179M | -217.2M | -220M | -8.3M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -5M | -5M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-38M | -12M | -12M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1M | 1M | 1M | 1M | 200K | 0.0 | 600K | |
-145M | -788M | -788M | -270M | -270M | -152M | -152M | -203M | -203M | -228.9M | -234M | -21.6M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||
-155M | -176M | -176M | -1.3B | -1.3B | 1M | 1M | 664M | 664M | 0.0 | 200K | 1M | |
-117M | 391M | 391M | 415M | 415M | -17M | -17M | -850M | -850M | 237M | 513M | -17.7M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -20.9M | -323.1M | -25.4M | |
-155M | -176M | -176M | -1.3B | -1.3B | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -200K | (0.0) | |
-21M | -41M | -41M | -46M | -46M | -57M | -57M | 40M | 40M | -1.1M | -5.9M | 0.0 | |
-293M | 174M | 174M | -975M | -975M | -73M | -73M | -146M | -146M | 215M | 184M | -42.1M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||
212M | 7M | 7M | -176M | -176M | 176M | 176M | -380M | -380M | 200M | 144M | 37.2M | |
8M | 1M | 1M | 177M | 177M | 1M | 1M | 381M | 381M | 180.9M | 37M | 100K | |
220M | 8M | 8M | 1M | 1M | 177M | 177M | 1M | 1M | 380.9M | 181M | 37.3M | |
604M | 586M | 586M | 1B | 1B | 376M | 376M | -51M | -51M | 202M | 180M | 87M |
SEC Filings
CNM - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | May 07, 2026 | February 01, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 10, 2026 | April 09, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 27, 2026 | March 25, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2026 FY FY | March 24, 2026 | February 01, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 24, 2026 | March 24, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q4 Q4 | December 09, 2025 | November 02, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 09, 2025 | December 09, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q3 Q3 | September 09, 2025 | August 03, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | September 09, 2025 | September 09, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | August 18, 2025 | August 18, 2025 | 2025 |
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