MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM)

Currency in USD
94.71
-1.07(-1.12%)
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94.71-0.01(-0.01%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
93.6396.05
52 wk Range
74.3096.99
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
95.78
Open
95.02
Day's Range
93.63-96.05
52 wk Range
74.3-96.99
Volume
385.95K
Average Vol. (3m)
656.11K
1-Year Change
24.8813%
Book Value / Share
24.79
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
88.80
Downside
-6.24%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
8 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Buy

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company’s metalworking and MRO products include cutting tools, abrasives, machining fluids, measuring instruments, metalworking products, machinery and accessories, tooling components, fasteners, flat stock products, raw materials, machinery hand and power tools, safety and janitorial supplies, plumbing supplies, materials handling products, power transmission components, and electrical supplies. It also offers stock-keeping units through its catalogs and brochures; e-commerce channels, including its website; inventory management solutions; and customer care centers, customer fulfillment centers, regional inventory centers and warehouses. In addition, the company serves individual machine shops, manufacturing companies, and government agencies. MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.

MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc SWOT Analysis


Analyst Perspectives
KeyBanc Capital Markets revised MSM to Sector Weight from Overweight with a previous $102 price target, reflecting near-term execution concerns
Recovery Potential
Improving PMI data signals possible economic growth, potentially benefiting MSM in coming quarters and supporting a more optimistic FY2025 outlook
Strategic Initiatives
Explore MSM's Mission Critical program, designed to enhance operational efficiency and drive long-term value creation despite current market conditions
Market Headwinds
MSM faces challenges in heavy manufacturing and metalworking markets, with recent results missing expectations amid persistent demand weakness
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MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • MSC Industrial posted Q2 FY2026 adjusted EPS of $0.82 vs. $0.84 expected; revenue of $918M missed forecast of $931.56M by 1.48%
  • Revenue grew 2.9% YoY; gross margin improved 10bps to 41.1%; adjusted operating margin hit 7.5% within guidance range
  • Stock rose 1.33% to $93.50 in premarket despite earnings miss, reflecting investor confidence in pricing power and strategic initiatives
  • Q3 guidance projects 5-7% average daily sales growth; plans additional pricing actions to offset rising commodity costs, targeting ~41% gross margin
  • Management emphasizes margin expansion through pricing discipline; faces headwinds from commodity inflation, government shutdown impact, and supply chain risks
Last Updated: 04/01/2026, 09:37 AM
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MSC Industrial Direct investor slides for Q2/2026
MSC Industrial Q2 FY2026 slides
Last Update: Apr 01, 2026
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Compare MSM to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
MSM
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
25.5x18.7x12.6x
PEG Ratio
−11.851.030.03
Price / Book
3.8x4.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.4x0.9x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−5.0%14.6%20.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

0 Buy
9 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
10 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 88.80
(-6.24% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Jefferies
Hold90.00-4.97%85.00MaintainApr 01, 2026
William Blair
Hold---MaintainApr 01, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold95.00+0.31%-DowngradeFeb 06, 2026
KeyBanc
Hold---MaintainJan 08, 2026
Jefferies
Hold85.00-10.25%90.00MaintainJan 08, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.72%
Dividend Yield
3.65%
Industry Median 1.51%
Annualized Payout
3.48
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+2.89%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 01, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.82 / 0.84
Revenue / Forecast
917.8M / 931.56M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

MSM Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) Stock Price Today?

The MSC Industrial Direct stock price today is 94.71 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does MSC Industrial Direct Trade On?

MSC Industrial Direct is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for MSC Industrial Direct?

The stock symbol for MSC Industrial Direct is "MSM."

Does MSC Industrial Direct Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The MSC Industrial Direct dividend yield is 3.65%.

What Is the MSC Industrial Direct Market Cap?

As of today, MSC Industrial Direct market cap is 5.27B USD.

What Is MSC Industrial Direct's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The MSC Industrial Direct EPS (TTM) is 3.72.

When Is the Next MSC Industrial Direct Earnings Date?

MSC Industrial Direct will release its next earnings report on Jul 07, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is MSM a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has MSC Industrial Direct Stock Split?

MSC Industrial Direct has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does MSC Industrial Direct Have?

MSC Industrial Direct has 7181 employees.

What is the current trading status of MSC Industrial Direct (MSM)?

As of Apr 16, 2026, MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is trading at a price of 94.71 USD, with a previous close of 95.78 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 93.63 USD to 96.05 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 74.30 USD to 96.99 USD.

What Is MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for MSC Industrial Direct is 88.80 USD, with a high estimate of 100 USD and a low estimate of 67 USD. 0 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -6.24% Downside potential.

What Is the MSM Premarket Price?

MSM's last pre-market stock price is 95.21 USD. The pre-market share volume is 400.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.57, or -0.60%.

What Is the MSM After Hours Price?

MSM's last after hours stock price is 94.71 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.01, or -0.01%.
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