Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) Stock Forecast
CNM analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.79 / 5 from 14 analysts
- Price target
- $54.54 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +29.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 8, 2026 EPS estimate $0.89
- 52-week range
- $40.35 – $59.09
CNM analyst ratings
14 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CNM price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CNM earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.94 | $0.88 | $1.01 | $0.72 | +31.0% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.16 | $3.09 | $3.39 | $2.32 | +36.5% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.50 | $3.30 | $3.66 | $3.16 | +10.7% | 8 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CNM revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $2.13B | $2.12B | $2.15B | +3.4% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $7.84B | $7.80B | $7.88B | +2.5% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $8.15B | $7.85B | $8.58B | +4.0% | 13 |
CNM EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CNM revenue: reported and forecast
CNM EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.93 | $0.93 | $0.93 | $0.94 | $0.94 | +1.3% | 4 up · 5 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.96 | $3.00 | $2.99 | $3.16 | $3.16 | +6.8% | 2 up · 5 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.29 | $3.37 | $3.36 | $3.50 | $3.50 | +6.4% | 3 up · 5 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CNM earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CNM beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from CNM
14 analysts cover Core & Main; their consensus rating is buy (3.79 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $54.54, 29.9% above the latest close of $41.99. Analysts expect earnings of $3.16 per share for FY2027, +36.5% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $3.50 per share on revenue of $8.2 billion. Core & Main beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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CNM forecast FAQ
What is Core & Main's price target?
The average analyst price target for Core & Main is $54.54, 29.9% above the latest close of $41.99.
Is Core & Main a buy, hold or sell?
Of 14 analysts covering Core & Main, 5 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 6 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Core & Main's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.16 per share for FY2027 (range $3.09 to $3.39); for FY2028 the estimate is $3.50.
What is Core & Main's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $7.8 billion, growth of 2.5%; for FY2028 it is $8.2 billion.
When does Core & Main report earnings?
Core & Main is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 8, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.89.
Does Core & Main usually beat earnings estimates?
Core & Main reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.