MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MSM
  • Rev/Share 67.2178
  • Book/Share 24.6986
  • PB 3.7341
  • Debt/Equity 0.4213
  • CurrentRatio 1.9196
  • ROIC 0.1094

 

  • MktCap 5103243828.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.7323
  • PFCF 19.3625
  • PE 25.7208
  • Debt/Assets 0.2327
  • DivYield 0.0371
  • ROE 0.1446

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • 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 (MSM) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
MSM
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does MSC Industrial (MSM) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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3 Industrial Services Stocks to Buy in a Promising Industry
EOSE, MSM, SIEGY
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Industrial Services industry has a promising near-term outlook, with stocks such as SIEGY, MSM and EOSE standing out as compelling portfolio additions.

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MSC Industrial (MSM)'s Technical Outlook is Bright After Key Golden Cross
MSM
Published: July 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

After reaching an important support level, MSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc. (MSM) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. MSM recently experienced a "golden cross" event, which saw its 50-day simple moving average breaking out above its 200-day simple moving average.

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MSC Industrial Earnings Beat Estimates in Q3, Revenues Dip Y/Y
MSM
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MSM beats Q3 EPS estimates as gross margin improves, but revenue and daily sales slip year over year.

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MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
MSM
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 1, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Erik David Gershwind - CEO & Director Kristen Actis-Grande - Executive VP & CFO Martina McIsaac - President & COO Ryan Thomas Mills - Head of Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Christopher M. Dankert - Loop Capital Markets LLC, Research Division David John Manthey - Robert W.

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Insights Into MSC Industrial (MSM) Q3: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
MSM
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for MSC Industrial (MSM), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended May 2025.

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MSC Industrial (MSM) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?
MSM
Published: June 24, 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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Why MSC Industrial (MSM) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
MSM
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MSC Industrial (MSM) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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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 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.