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Core & Main (CNM): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Moderate Buy7 Buy5 Hold1 Sell
Ratings of 13 analysts in the last 3 months12-month forecast
Based on 13 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $53.64, the highest $65.00, the lowest $40.00. The average is +27.7% from the last price of $41.99.
Analyst ratings 13
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI xAi Industrial - DistributionxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $48.00 → $43.00−10.4% | Hold | +2.4% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks 03:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Industrial - DistributionDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $46.00 → $42.00−8.7% | Hold | 0.0% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks 03:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Industrial - DistributionOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $48.00 → $43.00−10.4% | Hold | +2.4% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks 03:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Industrial - DistributionAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $47.00 → $43.00−8.5% | Hold | +2.4% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks 03:05 | — | |
| AI Google Industrial - DistributionGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $49.00 → $45.00−8.2% | Buy | +7.2% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks 03:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Industrial - DistributionPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $49.00 → $44.00−10.2% | Hold | +4.8% | Downgrade | 09.10.26on TipRanks 03:05 | — | |
| Michael Dahl★★★★★★★★★★#621 · hits 62% · avg +10.0% | RBC Capital | $60.00 → $57.00−5.0% | Buy | +35.7% | Reiterated | 07.10.26on TipRanks 11:15 | −3.1%next day −0.4% · 5 days +0.6% | ↗ |
| Sam Reid★★★★★★★★★★#3948 · hits 53% · avg +3.5% | Wells Fargo | $48.00 | Buy | +14.3% | Reiterated | 17.09.26on TipRanks Sep 18 07:40 | −0.9%next day −0.8% · 5 days −3.8% | ↗ |
| Nigel Coe★★★★★★★★★★#1780 · hits 55% · avg +7.8% | Wolfe Research | $63.00 | Buy | +50.0% | Initiated | 15.09.26on TipRanks 06:45 | +1.1%next day +4.7% · 5 days +2.3% | ↗ |
| Anthony Pettinari★★★★★★★★★★#445 · hits 61% · avg +13.3% | Citi | $53.00 → $46.00−13.2% | Hold | +9.5% | Reiterated | 11.09.26on TipRanks 06:10 | −1.4%next day +0.9% · 5 days +5.0% | ↗ |
| Collin Verron★★★★★★★★★★#1726 · hits 62% · avg +22.2% | Deutsche Bank | $62.00 → $55.00−11.3% | Buy | +31.0% | Assigned | 10.09.26on TipRanks 09:26 | −1.2%next day −1.4% · 5 days +4.4% | ↗ |
| Unknown Analyst | UBS | $65.00 | Buy | +54.8% | Reiterated | 10.09.26on TipRanks 07:55 | −1.2%next day −1.4% · 5 days +4.4% | ↗ |
| Keith Hughes★★★★★★★★★★#325 · hits 60% · avg +17.2% | Truist Financial | $50.00 → $45.00−10.0% | Hold | +7.2% | Reiterated | 10.09.26on TipRanks 07:30 | −1.2%next day −1.4% · 5 days +4.4% | ↗ |
| David Manthey★★★★★★★★★★#293 · hits 66% · avg +15.0% | Robert W. Baird | $66.00 → $57.00−13.6% | Buy | +35.7% | Reiterated | 10.09.26on TipRanks 06:50 | −1.2%next day −1.4% · 5 days +4.4% | ↗ |
| Matthew Bouley★★★★★★★★★★#799 · hits 57% · avg +9.8% | Barclays | $62.00 → $61.00−1.6% | Buy | +45.3% | Reiterated | 10.09.26on TipRanks 05:36 | −1.2%next day −1.4% · 5 days +4.4% | ↗ |
| Joe Ritchie★★★★★★★★★★#570 · hits 63% · avg +14.3% | Goldman Sachs | $59.00 → $53.00−10.2% | Hold | +26.2% | Reiterated | 09.09.26on TipRanks Sep 10 07:35 | −5.1%next day −1.2% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Andrew Obin★★★★★★★★★★#119 · hits 70% · avg +18.9% | Bank of America Securities | $40.00 | Sell | −4.7% | Reiterated | 09.09.26on TipRanks 22:25 | −1.2%next day −1.4% · 5 days +4.4% | ↗ |
| Ryan Merkel★★★★★★★★★★#3685 · hits 50% · avg +4.0% | William Blair | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 09.09.26on TipRanks 15:35 | −5.1%next day −1.2% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Ryan Connors★★★★★★★★★★#1390 · hits 66% · avg +12.4% | Northcoast Research | — | Hold | — | Downgrade | 26.08.26on TipRanks 07:00 | −1.6%next day +0.2% · 5 days +1.0% | ↗ |
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The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering Core & Main
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 07.10.26: target $53.64 at a price of $42.10 (+27.4%); now: $53.64 at $41.99 (+27.7%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Buy | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Hold | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 08.12.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $0.92 (from $0.86 to $0.97). Last quarter: $0.94.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $2.1B (from $2.1B to $2.2B). Last quarter: $2.1B.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Industrials
About Core & Main
- CEO: Mark R. Witkowski
- Employees: 5,600
- 1830 Craig Park Court, Saint Louis, MO, 63146, US
- www.coreandmain.com
Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) is a leading supplier of vital infrastructure products and services across the United States. The company specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection systems. Their diverse clientele includes local governments (municipalities), privately owned water utilities, and a wide array of professional contractors working on projects in the residential, non-residential (commercial), and public sectors. Core & Main's extensive product range features essential components such as pipes, valves, hydrants, and fittings. For storm drainage needs, they offer systems including corrugated piping, retention basins, inline drains, manholes, grates, and geosynthetics. Their fire protection inventory covers crucial items like fire protection pipes, sprinkler heads, complete fire suppression systems, related accessories, and specialized fabrication services. Additionally, they provide advanced metering products, including smart meter technology, alongside installation services and software solutions. These specialized materials and services are integral to the construction, maintenance, repair, and replacement of critical water and fire protection infrastructure. Established in 1874, Core & Main is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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