CNM|EPS $0.52 vs $0.77 est (-32.3%)|Rev $1.58B|Net Income $73.0MCore & Main, Inc. reported a significant earnings miss for its fourth quarter of 2025, posting adjusted earnings of $0.52 per share against analyst expectations of $0.77 per share. The 32.3% shortfall marks a disappointing end to the fiscal year for the specialized distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products.
The company generated $1.58B in revenue for the quarter, with bottom-line profit coming in at $73.0M. Average daily net sales grew just 0.9% for the period, suggesting muted demand in the infrastructure and construction markets that Core & Main serves. The modest sales growth reflects ongoing headwinds in the sector as contractors and municipalities navigate economic uncertainty.
Looking ahead to the full year, Core & Main set revenue guidance in a range of $7.80B to $7.90B. The guidance provides investors with parameters for expectations as the company works to regain momentum following the quarterly miss.
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