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Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the market seems confused about where we could go next. This uncertainty has led to a flat return for the industry over the past six months while the S&P 500 was up 16.9%.
BVN, CNM and TSN have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 25th, 2026.
Core & Main Inc. (NYSE:CNM) announced its second-quarter results for the fiscal year 2026, on September 9. The company saw its revenue increase by 2.5% compared to the same period last year, with topline figure of $2.145 billion for the reported quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for the period clocked in at $274 million, resulting in 12.8% […]

Wolfe Research analyst Nigel Coe assumes Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $63.

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Citigroup analyst Anthony Pettinari maintains Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $53 to $46.

Wells Fargo analyst Sam Reid maintains Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $65 to $48.

Truist Securities analyst Keith Hughes maintains Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $50 to $45.

Core & Main Inc (CNM) delivers solid Q2 results with EPS up 8%, while navigating residential softness and capitalizing on data center and fire protection strength.

Moby summary of Core & Main, Inc.'s Q2 2027 earnings call

Core & Main (CNM) maintained its full-year outlook after reporting better-than-expected fiscal secon

Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) reported higher fiscal 2026 second-quarter sales, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share, supported by municipal infrastructure activity, treatment plant projects, fire protection demand and growing data center-related work. Second-quarter net sales rose 2.5% yea

Water and fire protection solutions company Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 2.5% year on year to $2.15 billion. The company’s outlook for the full year was close to analysts’ estimates with revenue guided to $7.85 billion at the midpoint. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.94 per share was 9.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Core & Main is upgraded to a Buy after shares fell, making the stock attractively valued both absolutely and relative to peers. Read more on CNM stock here.

Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share above analyst expectations on Wednesday, while revenue matched consensus estimates.

Core & Main (CNM) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +1.08% and +0.17%, respectively, for the quarter ended July 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

In the most recent trading session, Core & Main (CNM) closed at $43.37, indicating a -1.61% shift from the previous trading day.

ST. LOUIS, August 26, 2026--Core & Main to Announce Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results

The latest trading day saw Core & Main (CNM) settling at $44.46, representing a -1.83% change from its previous close.

Deere (DE) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +6.47% and +1.77%, respectively, for the quarter ended July 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Core & Main (CNM) Q2 results met estimates, but shares fell ~13.6% as FY2026 sales guidance missed consensus.
