Equity Profile

CNM

Core & Main, Inc.

IndustrialsTrading Companies & Distributors$8.6B

Jun10Wed

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ1-2026Pre-Market9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) operates in the industrial sector, focusing on the distribution of waterworks and plumbing products....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

$0.57

Revenue

Revenue figures will show the overall sales performance and demand for Core & Main's products, reflecting market conditions.

$1.9B

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CNM Q1-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) operates in the industrial sector, focusing on the distribution of waterworks and plumbing products. As a key player in the trading companies and distributors industry, its performance is closely tied to infrastructure spending and construction activity, which are crucial themes in the current economic landscape.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+3.98%

Avg Stock Reaction

-4.48%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, Core & Main reported an EPS of $0.52, exceeding expectations by 13%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 4.48% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Management indicated a focus on expanding product offerings.
They committed to improving operational efficiencies.
The company emphasized its strategy to leverage infrastructure investments.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are generally optimistic about Core & Main's upcoming earnings, expecting solid performance based on recent trends. The consensus EPS estimate is $0.57, indicating a stable outlook.

Bull Case

If Core & Main beats EPS expectations, it could signal strong demand and effective cost management, potentially leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations, it may raise concerns about demand weakness and operational challenges, leading to a negative market response.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$0.57

Earnings per share is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

Revenue

$1.9B

Revenue figures will show the overall sales performance and demand for Core & Main's products, reflecting market conditions.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will EPS exceed $0.57, indicating strong profitability?

A beat on EPS could reinforce confidence in the company's operational efficiency and market demand.

What are the revenue figures relative to the $1.9B consensus?

Revenue performance will provide insight into market conditions and the company's ability to capitalize on infrastructure spending.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the impact of recent infrastructure investments, which could drive stronger-than-expected revenue growth.

Supporting Evidence

Core & Main's recent product expansions may not be fully reflected in analyst models.

The company's historical performance shows a tendency to exceed EPS estimates, suggesting potential upside.

Options pricing indicates a significant expected move, hinting at market anticipation of strong results.

Key Risk

If revenue comes in below $1.9B, it could challenge the bullish sentiment around infrastructure spending.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating the strength of demand for Core & Main's products amid fluctuating infrastructure spending.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.60 or higher would confirm strong demand and effective cost management.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.52 would raise concerns about demand and operational challenges.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±8.84%

Historical Avg

±10.0%

In line with history

The options market is pricing in a significant move around the earnings report, suggesting that traders anticipate volatility based on the upcoming results.

Options are pricing ±8.8% while CNM has averaged ±10.0% over the last 8 prints — setup is roughly in line with history.

Detail

ATM IV

0.7%

30d HV

32.4%

Calls (3K)P/C Ratio: 0.16Puts (2K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: 5 of 24 (21%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Industrials in the last 2 years. 19 of 24 (79%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.6%, with a raw directional average of +1.6% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Core & Main beats expectations, history suggests a potential average stock move of +1.64%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see muted movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a significant downside, with historical data indicating an average move of -10.17% following earnings misses.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on product expansion initiatives.
2Insights into market demand for waterworks and plumbing products.
3Management's outlook on infrastructure spending trends.
4Comments on operational efficiencies and cost management strategies.
5Guidance on future revenue expectations.

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Company Snapshot

Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) operates in the industrial sector, focusing on the distribution of waterworks and plumbing products....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

$0.57

Revenue

Revenue figures will show the overall sales performance and demand for Core & Main's products, reflecting market conditions.

$1.9B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

CNM Q1-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+3.98%

Avg Stock Reaction

-4.48%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, Core & Main reported an EPS of $0.52, exceeding expectations by 13%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 4.48% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Management indicated a focus on expanding product offerings.
They committed to improving operational efficiencies.
The company emphasized its strategy to leverage infrastructure investments.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are generally optimistic about Core & Main's upcoming earnings, expecting solid performance based on recent trends. The consensus EPS estimate is $0.57, indicating a stable outlook.

Bull Case

If Core & Main beats EPS expectations, it could signal strong demand and effective cost management, potentially leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations, it may raise concerns about demand weakness and operational challenges, leading to a negative market response.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$0.57

Earnings per share is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

Revenue

$1.9B

Revenue figures will show the overall sales performance and demand for Core & Main's products, reflecting market conditions.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will EPS exceed $0.57, indicating strong profitability?

A beat on EPS could reinforce confidence in the company's operational efficiency and market demand.

What are the revenue figures relative to the $1.9B consensus?

Revenue performance will provide insight into market conditions and the company's ability to capitalize on infrastructure spending.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the impact of recent infrastructure investments, which could drive stronger-than-expected revenue growth.

Supporting Evidence

Core & Main's recent product expansions may not be fully reflected in analyst models.

The company's historical performance shows a tendency to exceed EPS estimates, suggesting potential upside.

Options pricing indicates a significant expected move, hinting at market anticipation of strong results.

Key Risk

If revenue comes in below $1.9B, it could challenge the bullish sentiment around infrastructure spending.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating the strength of demand for Core & Main's products amid fluctuating infrastructure spending.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.60 or higher would confirm strong demand and effective cost management.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.52 would raise concerns about demand and operational challenges.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±8.84%

Historical Avg

±10.0%

In line with history

The options market is pricing in a significant move around the earnings report, suggesting that traders anticipate volatility based on the upcoming results.

Options are pricing ±8.8% while CNM has averaged ±10.0% over the last 8 prints — setup is roughly in line with history.

Detail

ATM IV

0.7%

30d HV

32.4%

Calls (3K)P/C Ratio: 0.16Puts (2K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: 5 of 24 (21%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Core & Main beats expectations, history suggests a potential average stock move of +1.64%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see muted movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a significant downside, with historical data indicating an average move of -10.17% following earnings misses.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on product expansion initiatives.
2Insights into market demand for waterworks and plumbing products.
3Management's outlook on infrastructure spending trends.
4Comments on operational efficiencies and cost management strategies.
5Guidance on future revenue expectations.