Msc Industrial Direct (DE:98M)
NYSE:98M
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 07, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q3)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.1Last Year’s EPS
0.94Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated a cautiously positive tone. Management emphasized margin expansion, strong cash conversion, solutions momentum (vending/In-Plant), and an encouraging Q3 outlook with implied acceleration in sales and margins. However, near-term volume pressure resulted from a deliberate sales reorganization, weather and government shutdown impacts, and significant input-cost inflation (notably tungsten/carbide). The company presented tangible productivity and pricing actions to offset cost headwinds and reiterated targets for free cash flow and margin improvement. Overall, positives around profitability, cash flow and forward-looking guidance modestly outweigh transitional operational challenges and macro/input-cost risks.Company Guidance
Revenue and Sales Performance
Fiscal Q2 sales of $918 million, up 2.9% year-over-year (ADS growth 2.9%). Price contributed ~6.5% (company cited 6.6% price benefit), while volumes declined ~4% YoY.
Margin Expansion and Profitability
Gross margin improved to 41.1% (up 10 basis points YoY, roughly +40 bps sequential). Adjusted operating margin was 7.5%, a 40 basis point YoY improvement and within outlook. Adjusted incremental margins for the quarter were 21%.
Earnings and EPS Improvement
GAAP EPS of $0.76 vs $0.70 prior year. Adjusted EPS of $0.82 vs $0.72 prior year, an improvement of 14% YoY.
Strong Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
Net debt of approximately $466 million (~1.2x EBITDA). Operating cash flow conversion of 224% for the quarter and free cash flow conversion of ~173% for the quarter (86% YTD), keeping full-year free cash flow target of ≈90% of net income on track.
Solutions Momentum — Vending and In-Plant Growth
Vending machines installed grew 8% YoY to ~30,400 machines. In-Plant programs increased 9% YoY to 423 programs. Sales through vending and In-Plant programs grew ~8% YoY and each represented ~20% of total net sales.
Q3 Outlook Shows Acceleration
Company expects average daily sales growth of 5%–7% in fiscal Q3 and adjusted operating margin of 9.7%–10.3%, implying ~25% adjusted incremental margin at the midpoint and consistent path to full-year mid-single-digit growth ambition.
Operational Productivity and Inventory Improvements
Adjusted operating expenses improved 20 basis points as a percentage of sales YoY driven by headcount and network optimization. Planning/procurement and distribution center productivity improvements and AI adoption led to better inventory metrics and lower DC headcount/compensation trends.
Capital Return and Capital Allocation Discipline
Returned ~$49 million to shareholders in Q2 and $110 million YTD via dividends and buybacks; capex in Q2 was ~$21 million (down ~$9M YoY) and full-year capex guidance is $100M–$110M (including cloud).
DE:98M Earnings History
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DE:98M Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 01, 2026 | €77.81 | €78.56 | +0.97% |
Jan 07, 2026 | €71.49 | €70.76 | -1.01% |
Oct 23, 2025 | €73.09 | €72.23 | -1.17% |
Jul 01, 2025 | €70.18 | €69.06 | -1.59% |
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FAQ
When does Msc Industrial Direct (DE:98M) report earnings?
Msc Industrial Direct (DE:98M) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 07, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is DE:98M EPS forecast?
DE:98M EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q3) is 1.1.