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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Rating · 90D
Total
90-day forecast
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Rank in coverage
Middle 30%
of 5172 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
31.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$8.00B
mid-cap
Summary
Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, CNM is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
Core & Main, Inc. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $8.00B.
For CNM, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 31.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 34.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How CNM ranks among 5172 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-08-02
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.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | CNM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $8.00B | – |
| P/E Ratio | 25.14x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 3.94x | – |
| 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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Industry Peers · Wholesale-Durable Goods, NEC
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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FAQ
Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, CNM is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Core & Main, Inc. stock predictions?
For CNM, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 31.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 34.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% 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. 16, 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).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.