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Core & Main vs Alliance Entertainment Holding: CNM and AENT compared
Core & Main is the larger company: $2.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $268M for Alliance Entertainment Holding (Q4 FY26). Alliance Entertainment Holding is growing faster (+18% against +2% a year earlier). Core & Main is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.6% against -1.5%.
Where the money goes: CNM and AENT
Core & Main (CNM) · Q2 FY27
Core & Main, Q2 FY27: revenue $2.1B (+2% year over year), operating margin 10.6%, net earnings $144M, operating cash flow $62.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Alliance Entertainment Holding (AENT) · Q4 FY26
Alliance Entertainment Holding, Q4 FY26: revenue $268M (+18% year over year), operating margin -1.5%, net loss $3.5M, operating cash flow −$9.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Core & Main (CNM) | Alliance Entertainment Holding (AENT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q4 FY26 |
| Revenue | $2.1B | $268M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +18% |
| Gross margin | 26.7% | — |
| Operating margin | 10.6% | -1.5% |
| Net earnings | $144M | −$3.5M |
| Net margin | 6.7% | -1.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $62.0M | −$9.0M |
| Free cash flow | $44.0M | — |
| Market value | $8.8B | — |
| P/E | 18.4× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $54.54 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Core & Main
- Pipes, valves & fittings products: $1.5B (68%)
- Storm drainage products: $334M (16%)
- Fire protection products: $176M (8%)
- Smart utility products: $174M (8%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Core & Main or Alliance Entertainment Holding?
Core & Main is the larger company: $2.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $268M for Alliance Entertainment Holding (Q4 FY26).
Is Core & Main or Alliance Entertainment Holding growing faster?
Alliance Entertainment Holding is growing faster (+18% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Core & Main or Alliance Entertainment Holding?
Core & Main is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.6% against -1.5%.
More: Core & Main earnings · how Core & Main makes money · Alliance Entertainment Holding earnings · how Alliance Entertainment Holding makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 9, 2026; 10-K filed Sep 10, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.