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Core & Main (CNM)

Q4 2024 Earnings Summary

Reported on Mar 19, 2024 (Before Market Open)
Pre-Earnings Price$50.69Last close (Mar 18, 2024)
Post-Earnings Price$50.30Open (Mar 19, 2024)
Price Change
$-0.39(-0.77%)
MetricYoY ChangeReason

Total Revenue (Net Sales)

18% increase (from $1,440M to $1,698M)

Total Revenue increased by 18% YoY driven by strong acquisitions and improved product demand, building on prior period momentum from technology adoption and volume gains that offset earlier pricing pressures.

Pipes, Valves & Fittings

21% increase (from $925M to $1,122M)

This segment’s revenue rose by roughly 21% YoY as acquisitions and higher end-market volumes boosted sales, a continuation of earlier trends where similar drivers helped counterbalance the slight decline in selling prices.

Storm Drainage

29% increase (from $202M to $261M)

The 29% YoY revenue jump was mainly due to targeted acquisitions and the accelerated adoption of advanced storm water management systems, reinforcing gains observed in previous periods with technology-driven volume improvements.

Fire Protection

19% decline (from $175M to $141M)

Fire Protection revenue fell by about 19% YoY as challenges of lower selling prices and declining end-market volumes persisted and even intensified compared to previous trends in the segment.

Gross Profit

17% increase (from $384M to $451M)

Gross Profit grew by 17% YoY due to increased sales volumes from acquisitions and improved end-market demand; however, margin pressures from slightly lower prices, similar to the effect seen in earlier quarters, partially offset these gains.

Operating Income

5% increase (from $116M to $124M)

Operating Income improved modestly by 5% YoY as a result of higher gross profit from volume and acquisition gains, although increases in SG&A and other operating expenses dampened the full benefit—a trend consistent with prior period performance.

Net Income

12% decline (from $76M to $67M)

Despite overall revenue growth, Net Income dropped by approximately 12% YoY due to significantly higher interest and income tax expenses combined with rising operating costs, contrasting with earlier operating margin improvements and emphasizing non-operational cost pressures.

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