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CNM today

$46.09+$0.09 (+0.20%)close Nov 12, 2026

Trend

DailyUptrend (starting)

4 hourBearish

1 hourLeaning Bullish

15 minStrong Bearish

5 minStrong Bullish

Daily trend turns down below $40.03

Key levels

Resistance$49.91

Resistance$47.24

Support$44.44

Support$42.50

Latest news & SEC filings

AnalystBarclays keeps Overweight rating on Core & Main, cuts price target to $60

AnalystBaird keeps Outperform rating on Core & Main, cuts price target to $54

EarningsCore & Main posts preliminary Q3 fiscal 2026 results, updates outlook

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About Core & Main

Core & Main distributes piping, valves, hydrants, drainage systems, sprinkler components, and metering equipment used in drinking water, sewage, runoff management, and fire suppression infrastructure. Its customers include city agencies, private utilities, and building and utility contractors. The company runs branch locations throughout the United States and Canada.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Mar 24, 2026.

NYSE · Consumer Cyclical

Core & Main, Inc. (CNM)

$46.09+0.09 (+0.20%)
WATCHLISTGrade: ARisk: MEDIUM
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
42.0143.6645.3246.9746.09Oct 12Oct 20Oct 28Nov 5
High47.07
Low46.01
Open46.26
Volume226K
Avg Vol1.89M
VWAP46.37
30d High48.63
30d Low40.35
30d Chg+11.46%

What Is the Price Target for CNM?

SEPT Low Target

$45.00

SEPT Mid Target

$57.00

SEPT High Target

$63.00

Analyst Consensus

$57.00

Current: $46.00Upside: +23.9%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is CNM a Buy or Sell Right Now?

84
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Nov 10NeutralEarnings2 articles
Core & Main shares closed at $47.44, up 0.83% on the day, trading between a low of $46.52 and a high of $47.73 on volume of about 1.42 million shares. The distributor previewed third-quarter revenue of $2.12 billion to $2.13 billion, giving investors an early look at its top line ahead of full results. The company also filed a Form 8-K disclosing a major company event, though details were not specified. Both news items carried neutral sentiment and medium impact, and the stock's modest gain suggests the market took the updates in stride.

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 2.8% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.

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Is CNM Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

FAIR

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$51.50

51

Moat Score

NARROW

8/9

Piotroski Score

3.5

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with CNM?

Insider Signal

NEUTRAL

1 buys / 2 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

BUYING

5 buys / 8 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

HIGH

Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
Witkowski Mark Rdirector officerSale19,596-Oct 16, 2026

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CNM Growth Story

Revenue YoY

2.8%

3yr Revenue CAGR

4.8%

EPS Growth YoY

8.45%

FCF Growth YoY

3.1%

Revenue Trend

ACCELERATING

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CNM — frequently asked questions

What is CNM stock price today?

Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) is at $46.09, up 0.20% (+$0.09) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.

Why is CNM stock moving today?

Latest CNM news — Nov 11, 2026: Barclays keeps Overweight rating on Core & Main, cuts price target to $60 · Nov 11, 2026: Baird keeps Outperform rating on Core & Main, cuts price target to $54

Why did CNM stock move on Nov 10, 2026?

Core & Main shares closed at $47.44, up 0.83% on the day, trading between a low of $46.52 and a high of $47.73 on volume of about 1.42 million shares. The distributor previewed third-quarter revenue of $2.12 billion to $2.13 billion, giving investors an early look at its top line ahead of full results.

What is the CNM price target?

The average analyst price target for CNM is $57.00, ranging from $45 to $63, based on 7 analysts. Latest: RBC Capital maintains on Oct 7, 2026.

What do analysts rate CNM?

Analyst ratings for CNM: 0 Buy, 11 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did CNM beat earnings?

CNM last reported on Sep 9, 2026: EPS $0.94 vs $0.91 expected — a beat of 3.4%.

What is CNM's P/E ratio?

CNM trades at a P/E of 19.6 vs a Consumer Cyclical average of 18.9.

Does CNM pay a dividend?

CNM does not currently pay a dividend.

What are CNM support and resistance levels?

Support: $44.44, $42.50, $40.41. Resistance: $47.24, $49.91, $51.79.

What are insiders doing with CNM?

Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 1 buys and 2 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on CNM?

Nov 11, 2026: Barclays keeps Overweight rating on Core & Main, cuts price target to $60 · Nov 11, 2026: Baird keeps Outperform rating on Core & Main, cuts price target to $54 · Nov 10, 2026: Core & Main posts preliminary Q3 fiscal 2026 results, updates outlook