MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MSM
  • Rev/Share 67.2456
  • Book/Share 24.4581
  • PB 3.3723
  • Debt/Equity 0.4347
  • CurrentRatio 1.9182
  • ROIC 0.1203

 

  • MktCap 4568622183.0
  • FreeCF/Share 5.4046
  • PFCF 15.151
  • PE 21.4428
  • Debt/Assets 0.2395
  • DivYield 0.0412
  • ROE 0.1545

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade MSM JP Morgan Neutral Overweight -- $89 May 27, 2025
Initiation MSM Wolfe Research -- Outperform -- $95 Jan. 16, 2025
Downgrade MSM Stephens Overweight Equal Weight -- $85 Dec. 4, 2024

News

MSC Industrial Earnings Beat Estimates in Q2, Revenues Decline Y/Y
MSM
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

MSM's average daily sales fall 4.7% year over year in the fiscal second quarter.

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Compared to Estimates, MSC Industrial (MSM) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
MSM
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for MSC Industrial (MSM) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended February 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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MSC Industrial (MSM) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates
MSM
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MSC Industrial (MSM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.68 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.18 per share a year ago.

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MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. REPORTS FISCAL 2025 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
MSM
Published: April 03, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

FISCAL 2025 Q2 HIGHLIGHTS Net sales of $891.7 million decreased 4.7% YoY Operating income of $62.2 million, or $63.7 million adjusted to exclude restructuring and other costs1 Operating margin of 7.0%, or 7.1% excluding the adjustments described above1 Diluted EPS of $0.70 vs. $1.10 in the prior fiscal year quarter Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.72 vs.

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MSC Industrial Direct: No Change In Stance As Earnings Near
MSM
Published: April 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is currently rated a "hold" due to its valuation and recent financial underperformance. The company has experienced mixed financial results, with revenue and net income declining in 2024 and Q1 2025. Analysts expect further declines in revenue and profits for Q2 2025, making me cautious about any immediate bullish stance.

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MSC Industrial to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
MSM
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

MSM's Q2 results are likely to reflect the slower growth in average daily sales seen at the beginning of the quarter and higher operating expenses.

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MSC Industrial (MSM) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
MSM
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MSC Industrial (MSM) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
MSM
Published: March 26, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MELVILLE, N.Y. and DAVIDSON, N.C.

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MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. TO PARTICIPATE AT UPCOMING INVESTOR CONFERENCES
MSM
Published: February 18, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MELVILLE, N.Y. and DAVIDSON, N.C.

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About MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM)

  • IPO Date 1995-12-15
  • Website https://www.mscdirect.com
  • Industry Industrial - Distribution
  • CEO Mr. Erik David Gershwind
  • Employees 7191

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Its MRO products include cutting tools, measuring instruments, tooling components, metalworking products, fasteners, flat stock products, raw materials, abrasives, machinery hand and power tools, safety and janitorial supplies, plumbing supplies, materials handling products, power transmission components, and electrical supplies. The company offers approximately 1.9 million stock-keeping units through its catalogs and brochures; e-commerce channels, including its Website, mscdirect.com; inventory management solutions; and call-centers and branches. It operates through a distribution network of 28 branch offices, 11 customer fulfilment centers, and seven regional inventory centers. The company serves individual machine shops, Fortune 1000 manufacturing companies, and government agencies, as well as manufacturers of various sizes. MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.