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MSM Stock Chart & Stats
$118.33
$0.96(0.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$118.33
$0.96(0.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$78.80 - $130.46
Previous Close$126.6
Volume713.94K
Average Volume (3M)591.53K
Market Cap
$6.50B
Enterprise Value$6.61K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$74.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$555.42M
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.5
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
1.39Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.95%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.14
Shares Outstanding55,846,300
10 Day Avg. Volume529,021
30 Day Avg. Volume591,534
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.13
Price to Book (P/B)3.63
Price to Sales (P/S)1.34
P/FCF Ratio20.89
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$148.75Price Target Upside25.71% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)5.38
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.27B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Consumables And ServicesRecurring consumables and embedded inventory services can increase purchase frequency, customer switching costs, and share of wallet. This distribution model supports retention and steadier demand than one-time equipment sales across industrial customers.
Vending And In-Plant ExpansionVending and in-plant programs place MSC into customers’ procurement workflows, making replenishment more automatic and increasing account penetration. Double-digit sales growth through these channels supports a more durable, service-linked revenue base.
Balance Sheet And Cash ConversionModerate leverage and targeted cash conversion provide financial flexibility for dividends, buybacks, and operational investment. A roughly 95% fiscal-year conversion target, alongside net debt near 1x EBITDA, supports resilience while the business funds productivity initiatives.
Bears Say
Limited Volume RecoveryReported growth is not yet broad-based: price contributed about 720 basis points of Q3 growth while volume added only 50 bps. Limited underlying demand recovery makes future growth more dependent on execution and sustained industrial activity.
Normalized ProfitabilityNet margin remains around 5.9% TTM versus 8.6%–9.2% in 2022–2023, showing profitability has not returned to prior peaks. This lower base leaves less cushion if pricing moderates or labor, freight, and input costs rise.
Volatile Cash GenerationOperating cash flow declined to roughly $306 million TTM from $334 million in 2025 and $411 million in 2024, while conversion indicators weakened. Volatility can constrain reinvestment and make shareholder returns more dependent on disciplined working-capital management.
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MSM FAQ
What was Msc Industrial Direct Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Msc Industrial Direct Company lowest stock price was $78.80 and its highest was $130.46 in the past 12 months.
What is Msc Industrial Direct Company’s market cap?
Msc Industrial Direct Company’s market cap is $6.50B.
When is Msc Industrial Direct Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Msc Industrial Direct Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 47 days.
How were Msc Industrial Direct Company’s earnings last quarter?
Msc Industrial Direct Company released its earnings results on Jul 01, 2026. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.277 by $0.153.
Is Msc Industrial Direct Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Msc Industrial Direct Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Msc Industrial Direct Company pay dividends?
Msc Industrial Direct Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.87 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.95%. See more information on Msc Industrial Direct Company dividends here
What is Msc Industrial Direct Company’s EPS estimate?
Msc Industrial Direct Company’s EPS estimate is 1.39.
How many shares outstanding does Msc Industrial Direct Company have?
Msc Industrial Direct Company has 55,846,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Msc Industrial Direct Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Msc Industrial Direct Company reported an EPS of $1.43 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.277. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.69%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Msc Industrial Direct Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MSM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
MSC Industrial Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$148.75 (25.71% Upside)
$148.75 (25.71% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MSM Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 415.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
35.50%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.81%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Msc Industrial Direct Company
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., along with its affiliated entities, specializes in the distribution of industrial supplies, primarily focusing on metalworking, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. Its market reach spans the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The company's extensive catalog of MRO products encompasses a wide array of items, including cutting implements, precision measuring devices, specialized tooling components, various metalworking goods, fasteners, sheet and bar stock, raw materials, abrasive products, a diverse selection of machinery, hand, and power tools, essential safety and janitorial provisions, plumbing fixtures, materials handling equipment, power transmission parts, and electrical components. Offering approximately 1.9 million distinct stock-keeping units (SKUs), MSC Industrial Direct provides access to its offerings through multiple channels. These include traditional catalogs and brochures, comprehensive e-commerce platforms (such as its flagship website, mscdirect.com), advanced inventory management solutions for clients, and direct interaction via call centers and local branches. Its robust operational infrastructure features a distribution network comprising 28 branch offices, 11 customer fulfillment centers, and seven regional inventory centers. MSC serves a diverse clientele, ranging from independent machine shops and major Fortune 1000 manufacturing corporations to governmental agencies and manufacturers of all scales. Established in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Melville, New York.
MSM Company Deck
MSM Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed constructive operational progress: sales and margins beat expectations, EPS improved materially, vending/in-plant expansion accelerated, and cost-reduction initiatives are producing tangible benefits (lower opex as a percent of sales, headcount reductions, and network savings). However, the improvement is still largely price-driven with volumes only modestly recovering, persistent commodity inflation (notably tungsten), and some timing-related headwinds (freight lapsing, D&A increase, isolated bad debt). Management is optimistic and laying out a clear productivity roadmap, but additional work (including further productivity/headcount actions and sustainable volume growth) is required to reach mid-teens operating margins.View all MSM earnings summariesMSM Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
17.67% Insiders
26.78% Mutual Funds
21.60% Other Institutional Investors
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