Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended November 2, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For transition period from to Commission File Number 001-40650 Core & Main, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or ...

Financial Performance - Net sales increased 1.2% to $2,062 million compared to $2,038 million in the same quarter last year, driven primarily by acquisitions[7] - Gross profit rose 3.3% to $561 million, with a gross profit margin of 27.2%, up from 26.6% in the prior year[9] - Net income increased 2.1% to $143 million, attributed to a decrease in interest expense[12] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased 1.1% to $274 million, impacted by higher SG&A expenses[14] - Operating income decreased 1.3% to $220 million, primarily due to higher SG&A expenses[11] - Net income attributable to Core & Main, Inc. for the third quarter was $137 million, compared to $133 million in the same quarter last year, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.72[40] - Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended November 2, 2025, was $764 million, up from $751 million for the same period in 2024, reflecting a 1.7% growth[50] - Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share for the three months ended November 2, 2025, was $0.89, compared to $0.86 for the same period in 2024, indicating a 3.5% increase[53] - EBITDA for the three months ended November 2, 2025, was $267 million, slightly down from $269 million for the same period in 2024, a decrease of 0.7%[50] Expenses and Costs - SG&A expenses increased 7.7% to $295 million, representing 14.3% of net sales, up from 13.4% in the previous year[10] - The company reported capital expenditures of $31 million for the nine months ended November 2, 2025, compared to $24 million in the prior year[44] - Equity-based compensation for the nine months ended November 2, 2025, was $14 million, compared to $11 million for the same period in 2024, reflecting a 27.3% increase[50] Debt and Cash Management - Net debt decreased to $2,083 million from $2,420 million as of the same date last year, due to lower borrowings[25] - Long-term debt decreased to $2,129 million from $2,237 million since the beginning of the fiscal year[42] - Total Debt as of November 2, 2025, was $2,172 million, down from $2,430 million as of October 27, 2024[55] - Net Debt decreased to $2,083 million as of November 2, 2025, from $2,420 million as of October 27, 2024, showing a reduction of 14%[55] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $89 million, significantly higher than $8 million at the beginning of the period[44] - Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended November 2, 2025, was $382 million, compared to $386 million for the same period last year[44] Strategic Acquisitions - Core & Main completed the acquisition of Canada Waterworks on September 30, 2025[7] - The company continues to focus on strategic acquisitions, with $32 million spent on acquisitions net of cash acquired during the nine months ended November 2, 2025[44] - The company expects variability in acquisition expenses to significantly impact future GAAP financial results, indicating potential unpredictability in earnings[49] Future Outlook - For fiscal 2025, the company expects net sales of $7,600 to $7,700 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $920 to $940 million[30] - Total assets increased to $6,300 million as of November 2, 2025, up from $5,870 million at the end of the previous fiscal year[42] Non-GAAP Measures - The company emphasizes the importance of non-GAAP financial measures like Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share for evaluating performance, despite their limitations[48] - The amortization of intangible assets for the three months ended November 2, 2025, was $0.19 per share, consistent with the same period in 2024[53]

Core Points - Core & Main, Inc. reported a net sales increase of $24 million, or 1.2%, to $2,062 million for the third quarter ended November 2, 2025, compared to $2,038 million for the same period in the previous year, primarily driven by acquisitions [7][9] - The company achieved a gross profit increase of $18 million, or 3.3%, to $561 million, with a gross profit margin of 27.2% compared to 26.6% in the prior year [8][9] - Net income rose by $3 million, or 2.1%, to $143 million, while diluted earnings per share increased by 4.3% to $0.72 [12][13] Financial Performance - Net sales for the nine months ended November 2, 2025, increased by $323 million, or 5.6%, to $6,066 million, attributed to higher volumes and acquisitions [16] - Gross profit for the nine months increased by $102 million, or 6.7%, to $1,631 million, with a gross profit margin of 26.9% [17] - Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the nine months rose by $91 million, or 11.4%, to $890 million, with SG&A as a percentage of net sales at 14.7% [18] Operational Highlights - The company opened new locations in Houston, Texas, and Denver, Colorado, which are priority markets with attractive growth profiles [4][9] - Core & Main completed the acquisition of Canada Waterworks on September 30, 2025, enhancing its market position [9] - The company implemented $30 million of annualized cost savings while continuing to invest in growth initiatives [5] Cash Flow and Debt Management - Net cash provided by operating activities was $382 million for the nine months ended November 2, 2025, compared to $386 million for the same period in the previous year [24] - As of November 2, 2025, net debt decreased to $2,083 million from $2,420 million as of October 27, 2024, primarily due to lower borrowings on the senior asset-based revolving credit facility [25][49] - The company had no outstanding borrowings on its Senior ABL Credit Facility as of November 2, 2025, allowing for significant borrowing capacity [26] Future Outlook - Core & Main reaffirms its full-year fiscal 2025 outlook, projecting net sales of $7,600 to $7,700 million and adjusted EBITDA of $920 to $940 million [28]

Core Points - Core & Main has announced a $500 million increase to its share repurchase authorization, reflecting the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders [1] Company Summary - The increase in share repurchase authorization indicates a strong financial position and confidence in the company's future performance [1] - This move is part of the company's broader strategy to enhance shareholder value through capital allocation [1]

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Group 1 - Core & Main's stock closed at $50.00, reflecting a +2.08% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.3% [1] - The stock has decreased by 4.45% over the past month, underperforming compared to the Industrial Products sector's loss of 0.68% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.06% [1] Group 2 - Core & Main is set to announce its earnings on December 9, 2025, with analysts expecting earnings of $0.72 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 4.35% [2] - The consensus estimate projects revenue of $2.08 billion, reflecting a 2.03% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Group 3 - Full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $2.24 per share and revenue of $7.67 billion, representing year-over-year changes of +5.16% and +3.02%, respectively [3] Group 4 - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Core & Main indicate changing near-term business trends, with upward revisions suggesting analysts' positive outlook on the company's operations and profit generation [4] Group 5 - Empirical research shows a direct correlation between estimate revisions and stock price performance, allowing investors to leverage the Zacks Rank for actionable insights [5] Group 6 - The Zacks Rank system, ranging from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has a strong track record, with 1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988; Core & Main currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [6] Group 7 - Core & Main is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 21.83, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 19.98; the company also has a PEG ratio of 1.92, aligning with the industry average [7] Group 8 - The Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products industry, part of the Industrial Products sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 30, placing it in the top 13% of over 250 industries, indicating strong performance potential [8]

Core Business Overview - Core & Main (CNM) is experiencing gradual improvement in its underlying business fundamentals, although it is still perceived as a short-cycle distributor [1] Market Perception - The market continues to view Core & Main through a lens that emphasizes its short-cycle distribution model, which may affect investor sentiment [1]

Core Business Overview - Core & Main (CNM) is experiencing gradual improvement in its underlying business fundamentals, although it is still perceived as a short-cycle distributor [1] Market Perception - The market continues to view Core & Main through a lens that emphasizes its short-cycle distribution model, which may affect investor sentiment [1]

Core Points - Core & Main, Inc. has updated the timing for its fiscal 2025 third quarter results conference call, which will take place on December 9, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. ET [1][2] - The financial results will be released before the market opens on the same day [1] - A live webcast of the call will be available on the company's investor relations website, with a replay accessible afterward [3] Company Overview - Core & Main is a leading specialty distributor focused on advancing reliable infrastructure with local service across the U.S. [4] - The company specializes in water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products, serving municipalities, private water companies, and contractors [4] - Core & Main operates over 370 locations nationwide and employs approximately 5,700 associates [4]

Core & Main Performance - Core & Main's stock decreased by 1.64% to $44.90, underperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.55% [1] - Over the past month, the stock has fallen by 16.44%, compared to a loss of 1.58% in the Industrial Products sector and 1.8% in the S&P 500 [1] Upcoming Earnings Expectations - Analysts expect Core & Main to report an EPS of $0.72, reflecting a 4.35% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to reach $2.08 billion, indicating a 2.03% rise compared to the previous year [2] Fiscal Year Projections - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $2.24 per share, a 5.16% increase year-over-year, with revenue expected to be $7.67 billion, up 3.02% [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates suggest a positive outlook for the company's business and profitability [3] Analyst Rating System - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has a strong historical performance, with 1 rated stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] - Core & Main currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5] Valuation Metrics - Core & Main has a Forward P/E ratio of 20.35, which is higher than the industry average of 19.79 [6] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 1.79, aligning with the average PEG ratio of the Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products industry [6] Industry Context - The Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products industry ranks 25th in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the top 11% of over 250 industries [7] - Strong individual industry groups, as measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, tend to outperform weaker groups by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]