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Core & Main CNM Q2 2026 earnings

Reported September 9, 2026 · Before market open

Revenue$2.1BBeat by $9.2M
EPS$0.94Beat by $0.03
Revenue estimate$2.1B
EPS estimate$0.91
“We delivered growth across sales, adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share during the second quarter, while momentum continues to build across the business. Municipal demand remained a source of strength. Fire protection and large capital projects, including treatment plants and data centers, delivered strong growth and we are encouraged by the opportunities emerging across our acquisition pipeline. These trends support our confidence in the second half and reaffirmed full-year outlook. We also deployed significant levels of capital, executing our second consecutive quarter of record open market share repurchases while investing in future growth through acquisitions, greenfield expansions and other strategic initiatives. With a strong balance sheet and substantial liquidity, we remain well positioned to fund potential additional share repurchases and pursue attractive acquisition opportunities. cont. The quarter highlights the durability of the Core & Main business model: growing revenue, generating strong cash flow, investing for the future and strengthening our market position while operating in a mixed demand environment. With a robust acquisition pipeline and multiple avenues for growth, we remain confident in our ability to create long-term value for our customers, associates and shareholders.”
Mark Witkowski

Next report

Dec 8, 2026 (in 2 months)
Revenue estimate$2.1B
EPS estimate$0.92

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$2.1B+2.5%
Gross profit$573.0M+2.3%
Operating income$227.0M+6.6%
Net income$144.0M+7.5%
EPS (diluted)$0.77+10.0%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$312.0M+1,148%
Total debt$2.7B+8.5%
Total equity$2.0B+7.7%
Total assets$6.7B+6.4%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$62.0M+82.4%
CapEx$18.0M+80.0%
Free cash flow$44.0M+83.3%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

as of 10/09/26
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Market cap$7.45B-23.5%
Enterprise value$9.88B-19.2%
P/E16.2×-6.3×
P/S1×-0.3×

Profitability

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Gross margin27%+0.4pp
Operating margin9.6%+0.2pp
Net margin6%+0.4pp
FCF margin8.2%+0.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity23.4%-1.0pp
Debt / equity1.4×0.0×
Current ratio2.5×+0.2×

Segments

By product

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Pipes, valves & fittings products$1.5B+2.2%
Storm drainage products$334.0M-0.3%
Fire protection products$176.0M+13.5%
Smart utility products$174.0M+0.6%

FAQ

When did Core & Main report Q2 2026 earnings?
Core & Main (CNM) reported Q2 2026 earnings on September 9, 2026 before market open.
What were Core & Main's Q2 2026 revenue and EPS?
Core & Main reported revenue of $2.1B and eps of $0.94 for Q2 2026.
Did Core & Main beat estimates in Q2 2026?
Revenue beat the consensus estimate of $2.1B by $9.2M. EPS beat the consensus estimate of $0.91 by $0.03.
How did Core & Main's Q2 2026 results compare year-over-year?
Compared to the same quarter a year prior, revenue grew 2.5% from $2.1B a year earlier and eps grew 8.0% from $0.87.
Where can I find Core & Main's Q2 2026 SEC filings?
You can read the 8-K earnings release (0001856525-26-000091) and the 10-Q periodic report (0001856525-26-000092) directly on SEC EDGAR. The filing index links above go to sec.gov.