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Aug 01, 2021

Core & Main Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Achieved record net sales with nearly 36% growth and outperformed end markets, delivering core market share gains.

Key Takeaways

Core & Main reported strong second-quarter results, with net sales increasing by 35.7% to $1,297.6 million. The company benefited from strong end market demand, driven by municipal water infrastructure spending and robust housing demand.

Net sales increased 35.7% to $1,297.6 million.

Gross profit margin increased 100 basis points to 25.1%.

Net income decreased 47.5% to $9.5 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 56.8% to $155.2 million.

Total Revenue
$1.3B
Previous year: $956M
+35.8%
EPS
$0.13
Previous year: $0.0752
+72.9%
Gross Profit
$325M
Previous year: $231M
+41.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$66.6M
Total Assets
$4.05B

Core & Main

Core & Main

Forward Guidance

The company expects demand and pricing trends to continue into the second half of the fiscal year, with full-year fiscal 2021 Adjusted EBITDA expected to be in the range of $470 million to $510 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Demand and pricing trends are expected to continue.
  • Each end market appears poised for continued growth based on bidding activity and order flow.
  • Execution of growth initiatives is expected to continue driving core market share gains.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $470 million to $510 million.
  • Represents a year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA increase of 37% to 49%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Tempered against tougher prior year comps.
  • Anticipated supply chain constraints.
  • Potential declines in U.S. residential and non-residential construction markets.
  • Slowdowns in municipal infrastructure spending and delays in appropriations of federal funds.
  • Price fluctuations in product costs.