MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) Stock Overview
Engages in the distribution of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$88.00 |
| 52 Week High | US$94.31 |
| 52 Week Low | US$68.10 |
| Beta | 0.89 |
| 1 Month Change | -3.22% |
| 3 Month Change | 0.23% |
| 1 Year Change | 11.86% |
| 3 Year Change | 6.41% |
| 5 Year Change | 26.33% |
| Change since IPO | 625.77% |
Recent News & Updates
MSC Industrial's Fundamentals Are Weak, But Investors See Several Positives
Oct 14MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.87
Oct 11
Recent updates
MSC Industrial's Fundamentals Are Weak, But Investors See Several Positives
Oct 14MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.87
Oct 11MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
Aug 27Shareholders Should Be Pleased With MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:MSM) Price
Aug 14Here's Why MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Jul 14Is Now The Time To Look At Buying MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM)?
May 29Capital Allocation Trends At MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Aren't Ideal
May 12Are Investors Undervaluing MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) By 36%?
Apr 28Does MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Feb 20MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:MSM) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
Feb 07MSC Industrial Hit Hard By Operating Deleverage During This Downturn
Jan 03Returns On Capital At MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Have Hit The Brakes
Dec 25What Is MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:MSM) Share Price Doing?
Dec 02MSC Industrial Direct's (NYSE:MSM) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.85
Oct 28
High-Touch Solutions And E-Commerce Transformations Set The Stage For Future Growth
High-touch solutions and digital enhancements are growth drivers, potentially boosting revenue and net margins through improved customer experience and national account sales.MSC Industrial: Adjusting To A New Market Reality
Oct 06Weakening Manufacturing Activity Is Hitting MSC Industrial Hard
Jul 16MSC Industrial Direct: A Mediocre MRO Play
Jun 14MSC Industrial: Muted Revenue With No Significant Growth Potential
Jan 12Shareholder Returns
| MSM | US Trade Distributors | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| 1Y | 11.9% | 8.1% | 17.8% |
Return vs Industry: MSM exceeded the US Trade Distributors industry which returned 8.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: MSM underperformed the US Market which returned 17.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| MSM volatility | |
|---|---|
| MSM Average Weekly Movement | 3.1% |
| Trade Distributors Industry Average Movement | 5.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 17.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.0% |
Stable Share Price: MSM has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: MSM's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 7,181 | Erik Gershwind | www.mscdirect.com |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company’s metalworking and MRO products include cutting tools, abrasives, machining fluids, measuring instruments, metalworking products, machinery and accessories, tooling components, fasteners, flat stock products, raw materials, machinery hand and power tools, safety and janitorial supplies, plumbing supplies, materials handling products, power transmission components, and electrical supplies. It also offers stock-keeping units through its catalogs and brochures; e-commerce channels, including its website; inventory management solutions; and customer care centers, customer fulfillment centers, regional inventory centers and warehouses.
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| MSM fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$4.91b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$199.33m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.77b |
Is MSM overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| MSM income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$3.77b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.23b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.54b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.34b |
| Earnings | US$199.33m |
Last Reported Earnings
Aug 30, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.57 |
| Gross Margin | 40.75% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.29% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 34.7% |
How did MSM perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Does MSM pay a reliable dividends?
See MSM dividend history and benchmarks| MSC Industrial Direct dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | Nov 12 2025 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Nov 26 2025 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 17 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 31 days |
Does MSM pay a reliable dividends?
See MSM dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/10/26 00:34 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/08/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/08/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is covered by 29 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| David Manthey | Baird |
| Scott Davis | Barclays |
| Scott Graham | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |