What is CNM's market cap?

$8.62B, based on the Nov 5 close of $46.71.

What is CNM's P/E ratio?

18.8× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $459M.

Does Core & Main pay a dividend?

No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.

How much of CNM is sold short?

11.6M shares, 6.3% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is CNM in?

Consumer Discretionary, in the Wholesale Trade industry.

NYSE · CNMConsumer DiscretionaryWholesale Trade

Core & Main, Inc. (CNM)

$46.71−3.95%

Close Nov 5, 2026 · split-adjusted

Nov 3, 2026$45.07▼ 13.44% in range

Nov 3, 2025Low $40.35 · High $59.09Nov 3, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 5, 2026

Core & Main closed at $46.71 on Nov 5, down 3.95%, 21.0% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 1.9M shares was 1.09× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +14.8% over one month, -5.9% over six months, -8.9% over one year.

In the quarter ended Aug 2, 2026, revenue was $2.15B, up 2.5% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 6.7%.

Short interest was 11.6M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 6.8% from the prior report (6.3% of float, 6.5 days to cover).

Market cap$8.62B184.4M shares

Revenue · quarter$2.15B+2.5% YoY

Diluted EPS$0.77+10.0% YoY

P/E · TTM18.8×P/S 1.1×

Net margin6.7%Gross 26.7%

Dividend yieldNone

52-week range40.35 – 59.09−21.0% from high

Volume1.9M1.09× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d32.4%Annualised

Short % of float6.3%6.5 days to cover

Net cash-$2.14BCash $312.0M

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W +5.8%1M +14.8%3M +0.3%6M −5.9%YTD −10.1%1Y −8.9%3Y +55.3%5Y +75.0%

Earnings reactions

History →

No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Wholesale Trade

Percentile among 87 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum51

Revenue growth30

Net margin79

Value (low P/E)61

Size77

Industry medians: 6-month return −6.5%, revenue growth +6.9%, net margin 1.7%, P/E 20.0×.

Short interest

Details →

Shares short11.6M−6.8% vs prior

Days to cover6.5Settled Oct 15

% of float6.3%

Short vol. 10d42.9%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Wholesale Trade

Company	Price	Today	6M	Rev. growth	Net margin	P/E	Mkt cap
CNMCore & Main	$46.71	−3.95%	−5.9%	+2.5%	6.7%	18.8	$8.62B
ARWArrow Electronics	$182.69	−9.84%	−3.8%	+31.8%	2.7%	11.5	$9.30B	Compare
HSICHenry Schein	$85.18	−3.47%	+20.8%	+4.0%	3.4%	22.4	$9.42B	Compare
POOLPool	$215.20	−1.85%	+13.0%	+3.7%	8.2%	19.4	$7.69B	Compare
AITApplied Industrial Technologies	$286.41	−3.98%	−7.7%	+7.6%	8.6%	24.7	$10.46B	Compare
DPZDomino's Pizza	$337.68	−0.88%	+1.5%	+3.4%	12.8%	18.2	$11.11B	Compare
AVTAvnet	$79.45	−7.28%	−1.7%	+47.7%	1.5%	19.5	$6.53B	Compare
MSMMSC Industrial Direct Co.	$112.20	−3.33%	+7.6%	+10.3%	4.4%	28.2	$6.27B	Compare
QXOQXO	$11.44	−9.68%	−39.0%	+70.3%	−3.4%	—	$11.86B	Compare

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Quick answers

What does Core & Main do?: Core & Main is a leading specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products. The company provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors across municipal, nonresidential, and residential end markets.
What is CNM's market cap?: $8.62B, based on the Nov 5 close of $46.71.
What is CNM's P/E ratio?: 18.8× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $459M.
Does Core & Main pay a dividend?: No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.
How much of CNM is sold short?: 11.6M shares, 6.3% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is CNM in?: Consumer Discretionary, in the Wholesale Trade industry.

About Core & Main

Core & Main is a leading specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products. The company provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors across municipal, nonresidential, and residential end markets. The company's specialty products and services are used in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction of water and fire protection infrastructure.

HQ: St. Louis, MO5,600 employeesListed Jul 23, 2021coreandmain.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology