Acquisitions Are Doing More of the Work in Core & Main’s (CNM) Growth Story

Core & Main Inc. disclosed its second-quarter results for fiscal 2026 on September 9, demonstrating mixed performance across its operations. The company achieved revenue of $2.145 billion, representing 2.5% growth compared to the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA reached $274 million with a margin of 12.8%, a 3% increase from the same period in the previous fiscal year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share climbed 8% to $0.94, supported by higher net income and a reduced share count from r