Should you buy CNM stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) as a Buy Candidate with a technical score of 2.72 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Buy signal since
- Price since signal Up 1.20%
- 3-month trend forecast Down 9.64%
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 8/9)
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 3.29)
- Highly efficient cash conversion (93% FCF/OCF ratio)
Red day on Monday for Core & Main, Inc. stock after losing 0.537%
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Core & Main, Inc. stock price fell by -0.537% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $46.55 to $46.30. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.06% from a day low at $45.62 to a day high of $46.56. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 6.07% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -137 thousand shares and in total, 1 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $59.47 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -9.64% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $37.67 and $44.36 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.
CNM Signals & Forecast
The Core & Main, Inc. stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $45.84 and $45.46. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has risen 9.28%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Core & Main, Inc. stock
Core & Main, Inc. finds support from accumulated volume at $45.75 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.94 between high and low, or 2.06%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.62%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $44.59 (-3.70%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 8 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (CNM) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Core & Main, Inc. to open at $46.16, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $45.58 and $47.02, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.44 (+/-3.17%) up or down from last closing price. If Core & Main, Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.17% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $45.75 (1.19%) than the resistance at $48.33 (4.38%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Core & Main, Inc. stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals are positive, despite the stock being in a falling trend, we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for stock to perform well in the short-term.
Current score:
2.720
Buy Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $46.16 ( 0.302%).
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CNM Performance
Trading levels for CNM
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 47.10 | 1.73% |
| R2 | 46.74 | 0.95% |
| R1 | 46.52 | 0.473% |
| Price | 46.30 | |
| S1 | 45.80 | -1.08% |
| S2 | 45.58 | -1.56% |
| S3 | 45.22 | -2.33% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 49.14 | 6.13% |
| R2 | 48.58 | 4.92% |
| R1 | 48.33 | 4.38% |
| Price | 46.30 | |
| S1 | 45.75 | -1.19% |
| S2 | 45.41 | -1.92% |
| S3 | 44.93 | -2.96% |
CNM Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 01, 2005 | Jun 03, 2005 | Jun 14, 2005 | $0.0125 | 0% |
| 2 | Apr 27, 2005 | May 04, 2005 | May 20, 2005 | $0.0800 | 0% |
| 3 | Mar 29, 2005 | Apr 05, 2005 | Apr 22, 2005 | $0.0800 | 0% |
| 4 | Feb 28, 2005 | Mar 03, 2005 | Mar 18, 2005 | $0.0750 | 0% |
| 5 | Jan 31, 2005 | Feb 03, 2005 | Feb 18, 2005 | $0.0750 | 0% |
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