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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO-A

MSMNYSE
๐Ÿ† #965 by market capEarnings Oct 22US Equity
$120.06โ–ผ $2.80 (โˆ’2.33%)
๐ŸŒ… Pre-market$120.50โ–ฒ 0.37%Regular close ยท extended-hours price shown
1hโ€”
24hโ–ผ 2.3%
7dโ–ผ 4.5%
14dโ–ผ 0.7%
30dโ–ผ 3.2%
1yโ–ฒ 38.9%
๐ŸฆMarket Cap
$6.71B
Small Cap
๐Ÿ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+4.4%
Slowing
๐Ÿ“ŠGross Margin
40.8%
Healthy
๐Ÿ’ตFCF Margin
5.6%
Moderate
โš–๏ธP/S Ratio
1.7x
Cheap
Otter Score
66
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$119.45 โ€“ $121.64
52-Week Range
$78.80 โ€“ $130.46
Volume
$3.22B
Avg Volume
$3.93B
Shares Outstanding
55.9M
Next Earnings
Oct 14, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$3.77B
Last Q Revenue
$1.05B
P/E Ratio
29.5
P/S Ratio
1.7x
EPS (TTM)
$4.13
Dividend Yield
2.83%

Why Investors Own MSM

  • โœ“High-growth profile โ€” revenue up +2.4% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • โœ“Healthy economics โ€” 59% gross margin and 22% free-cash-flow margin.
  • โœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
โš ๏ธ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

Financial Trends

Revenue (TTM)
$3.77Bโ–ฒ +5.0% YoY
Gross Margin (TTM)
58.7%โ–ฒ +1.4% YoY
Operating Income (TTM)
$1.28Bโ–ฒ +5.0% YoY
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$844Mโ–ฒ +5.0% YoY

About MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO-A

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.

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Otter Score Breakdown

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Overall Score
Fair
66/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
14 analysts
Strong Buy1
Buy5
Hold8
Sell0
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Aug 2026

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