FrançaisAre analysts right about Core & Main (CNM)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Core & Main, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 49% were profitable, average return +25% (86 calls). At 3 months: +5% average return (50% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | 18 | 56% | +31% |
| Barclays | 12 | 67% | +38% |
| Baird | 10 | 60% | +42% |
| JP Morgan | 8 | 25% | +5% |
| Deutsche Bank | 8 | 62% | +46% |
Valuation
Is Core & Main overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Core & Main right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Core & Main's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Core & Main | Sector median (Industrials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 18.2 | 26.9 |
| Forward P/E | 12.6 | 18.7 |
| Net margin | 6% | 11% |
👉 Core & Main trades below its sector median (18.2 vs 26.9) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
Frequently asked questions
Is Core & Main a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Core & Main (CNM) is "Buy" (14 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 49% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Core & Main's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $52.50 (+19% vs $44.14), ranging from $45.00 to $61.00 (6 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Core & Main?
Over 1 year, 49% of analyst targets on Core & Main were profitable, for an average return of +25% (across 86 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Core & Main stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $52.50 within 12 months, i.e. +19% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $61.00, the most cautious $45.00.
What is the Core & Main stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $52.50, +19%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (49%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Core & Main overvalued?
Its P/E is 18.2, forward P/E 12.6. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.