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MSM Stock - MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
Industrials|Industrial - DistributionNYSE
$86.38+0.15%
+$0.13 (+0.15%) • Dec 19
60
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.54
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).56
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.87
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+3.0%upside
Target: $88.97
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ENTRY ZONE$85.52 – $87.24
TARGET (TP)$89.00
STOP LOSS$79.47
RISK/REWARD1:0.4
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Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta0.84
52W High$94.31
52W Low$68.10
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.77B | $3.82B | $4.01B | $3.69B | $3.24B |
| Gross Profit | $1.54B | $1.57B | $1.64B | $1.56B | $1.33B |
| Gross Margin | 40.8% | 41.1% | 41.0% | 42.2% | 41.1% |
| Operating Income | $313.73M | $405.99M | $492.01M | $475.26M | $341.67M |
| Net Income | $199.33M | $258.59M | $343.23M | $339.79M | $216.91M |
| Net Margin | 5.3% | 6.8% | 8.6% | 9.2% | 6.7% |
| EPS | $3.57 | $4.60 | $6.14 | $6.09 | $3.89 |
Company Overview
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.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
2
33%
Hold / Neutral
4
67%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🔴 Bearish
2 Bullish4 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$90
Average Target
↑ 4.0% Upside
Now
$67
Low
$90
Average
$124
High
Based on 8 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8th 2025 | Wolfe Research | Downgrade | Peer Perform | - |
| May 27th 2025 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | $89 |
| January 16th 2025 | Wolfe Research | Initiation | Outperform | $95 |
| December 4th 2024 | Stephens | Downgrade | Equal Weight | $85 |
| June 17th 2024 | Loop Capital | Downgrade | Hold | $80 |
| June 17th 2024 | KeyBanc Capital Markets | Downgrade | Sector Weight | - |
| May 29th 2024 | Robert W. Baird | Downgrade | Neutral | $95← $112 |
| October 9th 2023 | Loop Capital | Upgrade | Buy | $124← $96 |
| October 17th 2022 | Jefferies | Resumed | Hold | $84 |
| June 30th 2022 | William Blair | Downgrade | Market Perform | $67 |
Earnings History & Surprises
MSMBeat Rate
72%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
+3.2%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
13/3
2 met exactly
Latest EPS
$1.09
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
-4.6%
$1.25vs$1.31
Q1 24
+1.7%
$1.18vs$1.16
Q3 24
0.0%
$1.33vs$1.33
Q4 24
-4.6%
$1.03vs$1.08
Q1 25
+17.8%
$0.86vs$0.73
Q2 25
+5.7%
$0.72vs$0.68
Q3 25
+4.9%
$1.08vs$1.03
Q4 25
+6.9%
$1.09vs$1.02
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 | $0.95 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $1.02 | $1.09 | +6.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $1.03 | $1.08 | +4.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.68 | $0.72 | +5.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 | $0.73 | $0.86 | +17.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | $1.08 | $1.03 | -4.6% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2024 | Jul 2, 2024 | $1.33 | $1.33 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q1 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $1.16 | $1.18 | +1.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 | $1.31 | $1.25 | -4.6% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 | $1.62 | $1.64 | +1.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | Jun 29, 2023 | $1.75 | $1.74 | -0.6% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2023 | Apr 4, 2023 | $1.34 | $1.45 | +8.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Jan 5, 2023 | $1.46 | $1.48 | +1.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | $1.78 | $1.79 | +0.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | $1.74 | $1.82 | +4.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 | $1.22 | $1.29 | +5.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Dec 22, 2021 | $1.19 | $1.25 | +5.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Oct 20, 2021 | $1.26 | $1.26 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q3 2021 | Jul 7, 2021 | $1.37 | $1.42 | +3.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
MSC Industrial Amends Receivables Purchase Agreement, Extends Term To 2028 And Increases Commitment By $50M To $350M
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 12, 2025, 09:40 PM
JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on MSC Industrial Direct Co, Raises Price Target to $96
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 24, 2025, 01:09 PM•Also:
MSC Industrial Supply Appoints COO Martina McIsaac As CEO, Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Succeeding Erik Gershwind
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 23, 2025, 10:33 AM
MSC Industrial Direct Co Q4 Adj. EPS $1.09 Beats $1.02 Estimate, Sales $978.175M Beat $964.253M Estimate
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 23, 2025, 10:31 AM
JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on MSC Industrial Direct Co, Raises Price Target to $93
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 15, 2025, 02:12 PM
Laser Photonics Corporation Secures Multi-Unit Order Through MSC Industrial Direct Co.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 14, 2025, 11:07 AM•Also:
Wolfe Research Downgrades MSC Industrial Direct Co to Peer Perform
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 8, 2025, 11:37 AM
MSC Industrial Direct Increases Its Regular Quarterly Dividend From $0.85 To $0.87
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 7, 2025, 09:07 PM
Frequently Asked Questions about MSM
What is MSM's current stock price?
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) is currently trading at $86.38 per share. The stock has moved +0.15% today.
What is the analyst price target for MSM?
The average analyst price target for MSM is $89.00, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. in?
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Industrial - Distribution industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is MSM's market cap?
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. has a market capitalization of $4.82 billion, making it a mid-cap company.
Does MSM pay dividends?
No, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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