MSC Industrial Direct/$MSM

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About MSC Industrial Direct

Founded in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct originally manufactured and sold cutting tools to metalworking shops in New York. Through a series of acquisitions and organic expansions, MSC has grown into an industrial distribution powerhouse with a focus on specialized metalworking products and services. The firm also distributes a wide breadth of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies. MSC primarily operates within North America where it derives over 95% of its revenue.

Ticker

$MSM

Primary listing

NYSE

Industry

Trading Companies & Distributors

Employees

7,307

ISIN

US5535301064

MSM Metrics

BasicAdvanced
$5B
25.62
$3.54
0.82
$3.38
3.75%

What the Analysts think about MSM

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for MSC Industrial Direct stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

MSC Industrial Direct's 'Mission Critical' strategy has led to significant operational improvements, including a 20 basis point increase in gross margins to 41.2% in fiscal 2024. (investor.mscdirect.com)
The company has demonstrated strong cash flow generation, with operating cash flow conversion reaching 160% of net income in fiscal 2024, providing flexibility for strategic investments and shareholder returns. (nz.finance.yahoo.com)
Analysts have shown confidence in MSC's growth prospects, with Loop Capital upgrading the stock to 'Strong Buy' and raising the price target to $124, citing stronger-than-expected sales and potential for further expense reductions. (wallstreetzen.com)
In the fiscal third quarter of 2025, MSC Industrial Direct reported a 0.8% year-over-year decline in net sales to $971.1 million, indicating potential challenges in maintaining revenue growth. (investor.mscdirect.com)
The company's operating margin decreased to 7.0% in the fiscal second quarter of 2025, down from 9.7% in the prior year, reflecting increased operating expenses and potential margin pressures. (investor.mscdirect.com)
MSC's exposure to heavy manufacturing markets, which have experienced ongoing softness, could continue to impact sales and profitability negatively. (investor.mscdirect.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 10 Jul 2025.

MSM Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

MSM Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
-
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