NYSE$CNM
Core & Main Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Core & Main reported Q4 2024 net sales of $1.70B with net income of $67M and diluted EPS of $0.33.
Net sales increased 17.9% to $1.698 billion for the 14-week quarter ended February 2, 2025. Net income was $67 million ($0.33 diluted EPS) as acquisitions and volumes offset softer pricing in some categories.
- Q4 net sales $1.70B (+17.9% YoY).
- Gross margin 26.6%; net income $67M.
- Acquisitions and the extra week boosted comparisons.
- Water infrastructure demand and integration pace shape 2025 outlook.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Core & Main · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.7B
Forward guidance
Management cites project backlog, infrastructure demand, and capital allocation as key drivers.
Tailwinds
- Backlog growth supports multi-year construction revenue.
- Balance-sheet flexibility for dividends and buybacks where applicable.
Headwinds
- Project timing and weather can shift quarterly revenue.
- Input costs and labor availability affect project margins.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 17 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
-0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.3%
Avg return
30 days after
68%
13 / 19 earnings
Positive
+14.4%
Q3 2024
Best reaction
-25.4%
Q2 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2027 | +0.9% | -7.6% | — | |
| Q4 2025 | +2.5% | +6.0% | — | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.1% | +11.0% | +9.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | -25.4% | -26.9% | -23.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.0% | +4.9% | +11.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | -0.2% | -2.3% | +5.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +14.4% | +11.5% | +6.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | -18.8% | -18.1% | -8.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | -11.6% | -15.3% | -12.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | +9.5% | +14.8% | +7.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.1% | +5.4% | +8.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -5.7% | -4.3% | -3.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | +5.8% | +2.9% | +11.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +5.5% | +8.3% | +22.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | -3.5% | -3.4% | +4.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.0% | -5.0% | -6.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +3.7% | -4.3% | -2.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +7.5% | +1.1% | -2.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.7% | -3.7% | -5.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2020 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2020 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2020 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2020 | — | — | — |
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