Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Core & Main, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Core & Main, Inc. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $7.78B.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CNM is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Wholesale-Durable Goods, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Reported net income does not reconcile with earnings per share and the share count, so net-income-based ratios are withheld.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | CNM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $7.78B | – |
| P/B Ratio | 3.83x | – |
| EPS | $1.67 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $10.66 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | CNM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 15.2% | – |
| Gross Margin | 27.1% | – |
| Operating Margin | 10.2% | – |
| EBT Margin | 8.7% | – |
| Tax Rate | 23.5% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | CNM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.47x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 1.51x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 2.27x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 3.30x | – |
| Interest Coverage | 7.1x | – |
| Working Capital | $1.75B | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | CNM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $531M | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | CNM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Turnover | 5.3x | – |
| Days Inventory | 69 days | – |
| Payables Period | 50 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | CNM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Income | $837M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $1.20B | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $6.00B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | CNM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 190M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $2.94B | 43.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $312M | 4.7% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.36B | 20.3% of assets |
| Inventory | $1.14B | 16.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $4.61B | 68.6% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $375M | 5.6% of assets |
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Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Core & Main, Inc. (Wholesale-Durable Goods, NEC): 4 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Core & Main, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Core & Main, Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CNM is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Core & Main, Inc. forecasts updated?
Core & Main, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Core & Main, Inc.'s industry peers?
4 issuers in our coverage, CNM included, share the SEC industry code Wholesale-Durable Goods, NEC. The largest are: Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp (AENT), Bio Green Med Solution, Inc. (BGMS), Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (GNLN).
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