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Jan 30, 2022

Core & Main Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Core & Main reported strong Q4 results driven by increased net sales and improved profitability.

Key Takeaways

Core & Main announced exceptional results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021, with a 50% increase in net sales and a significant rise in net income. The company attributes its success to strong demand across end markets, higher average selling prices, and effective sales initiatives.

Net sales increased by 50% to $1,246 million.

Gross profit margin improved by 170 basis points to 26.2%.

Net income increased to $79 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 113% to $151 million.

Total Revenue
$1.25B
Previous year: $832M
+49.8%
EPS
$0.3
Previous year: $0.0332
+802.5%
Gross Profit
$327M
Previous year: $204M
+60.1%

Core & Main

Core & Main

Forward Guidance

Core & Main expects net sales to grow in the high single to low double-digit range and Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $595 million to $635 million for fiscal year 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Positive underlying market tailwinds
  • Strong growth expected in the first half of the year
  • Continued investment in value-creating growth opportunities
  • Deepening competitive advantage
  • Building on foundation of long-term, profitable growth

Challenges Ahead

  • Growth moderating in the second half with more difficult comparisons
  • Outlook includes only acquisitions that have already closed
  • Unpredictable impact on future GAAP financial results
  • Variability of excluded items may have a potentially significant impact
  • Effects of acquisition expenses and associated taxes cannot be reasonably predicted