
CNM Stock Forecast & Price Target
CNM Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Core & Main has demonstrated encouraging financial performance, with a gross margin of 26.8%, reflecting a 40 basis point improvement over the previous year. The company also reported net sales growth of 6.6% year-over-year, driven by a 5% increase in volume, alongside contributions from acquisitions. Furthermore, management anticipates that selling, general, and administrative expenses (SG&A) will improve as a percentage of revenues in the latter half of the fiscal year, indicating operational efficiency gains.
Bears say
Core & Main's stock outlook is negatively impacted by management's decision to lower its 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $920 million to $940 million, below market expectations of $980 million, primarily due to weaker residential demand and increased operating expenses. Additionally, the decline in expectations aligns the company with peers that reported disappointing results for calendar 2Q25, indicating a broader industry trend affecting performance. Furthermore, weak residential volumes observed in August suggest persistent challenges in the housing sector that may further hinder Core & Main's revenue growth.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Core & Main and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
CNM Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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