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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO-A

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πŸ† #1048 by market capEarnings Jan 5US Equity
$122.59β–² $4.21 (+3.56%)
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24hβ–² 3.6%
7dβ–² 9.2%
14dβ–Ό 6.2%
30dβ–Ό 1.6%
ytdβ–² 45.8%
1yβ–² 45.7%
🏦Market Cap
$6.85B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
6.4%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
40.9%
Healthy
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
5.6%
Moderate
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
1.7x
Cheap
Otter Score
76
Strong

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$120.16 – $123.11
52-Week Range
$78.80 – $133.95
Volume (shares)
1,057,978
Avg Volume (shares)
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Shares Outstanding
55.9M
Next Earnings
2027-01-05

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$3.77B
Last Q Revenue
$1.05B
P/E Ratio
30.7
P/S Ratio
1.7x
EPS (TTM)
$3.99
Dividend Yield
2.84%
Dilution (1yr)
+0.0%
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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO-A

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$4.0Bβ–² +6.4% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
40.9%β–² +0.3% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$321Mβ–² +2.2% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$225Mβ–Ό βˆ’6.5% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
56.0Mβ–² +0.0% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$463Mβ–² +$77M YoY
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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

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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Overall Score
Strong
76/100

Analyst Ratings

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

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