MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM)

NYSE
Currency in USD
81.98
-0.19(-0.23%)
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After Hours
81.54-0.44(-0.54%)
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MSM Scorecard
Full Analysis
Has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years
High dividend Yield
Fair Value
Day's Range
80.6082.04
52 wk Range
68.1090.81
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
82.17
Open
81.31
Day's Range
80.6-82.04
52 wk Range
68.1-90.81
Volume
274.21K
Average Volume (3m)
553.24K
1-Year Change
-1.37%
Book Value / Share
24.28
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
82.14
Upside
+0.20%
Members' Sentiments
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Net income is expected to drop this year
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MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc Company Profile

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 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. It offers stock-keeping units through its catalogs and brochures; e-commerce channels, including its website, mscdirect.com; inventory management solutions; and customer care centers, customer fulfillment centers, regional inventory centers, and warehouses. The company serves individual machine shops, manufacturing companies, and government agencies. MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.

MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc SWOT Analysis


Market Headwinds
MSM faces challenges in heavy manufacturing and metalworking markets, with recent results missing expectations amid persistent demand weakness
Strategic Initiatives
Explore MSM's Mission Critical program, designed to enhance operational efficiency and drive long-term value creation despite current market conditions
Recovery Potential
Improving PMI data signals possible economic growth, potentially benefiting MSM in coming quarters and supporting a more optimistic FY2025 outlook
Analyst Perspectives
KeyBanc Capital Markets revised MSM to Sector Weight from Overweight with a previous $102 price target, reflecting near-term execution concerns
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MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2024

  • Q4 2024 EPS of $0.99 missed forecast; revenue at $952M, down 8% YoY; stock rose 0.18% premarket
  • Gross margin improved 50 bps to 41%; operating cash flow at $410M, 160% of net income
  • Q1 FY2025 outlook: 4.5-5.5% decline in avg daily sales; adjusted operating margin 7-7.5%
  • FY2025 gross margin projected at 40.8%; improved performance expected in FY2026
  • CEO acknowledges challenges; company optimizing sales territories to enhance coverage
Last Updated: 2025-01-08, 07:12 a/m
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Compare MSM to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
MSM
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
21.4x17.1x12.0x
PEG Ratio
−0.68−1.270.03
Price/Book
3.4x3.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.2x0.8x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
2.2%21.4%17.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 82.14
(+0.20% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.81%
Dividend Yield
4.14%
Industry Median 1.16%
Annualized payout
3.40
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+3.25%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 03, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.72 / 0.68
Revenue / Forecast
891.70M / 900.82M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

MSM Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) Stock Price Today?

The MSC Industrial Direct stock price today is 81.98

What Stock Exchange Does MSC Industrial Direct Trade On?

MSC Industrial Direct is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for MSC Industrial Direct?

The stock symbol for MSC Industrial Direct is "MSM."

Does MSC Industrial Direct Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The MSC Industrial Direct dividend yield is 4.14%.

What Is the MSC Industrial Direct Market Cap?

As of today, MSC Industrial Direct market cap is 4.56B.

What Is MSC Industrial Direct's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The MSC Industrial Direct EPS (TTM) is 3.81.

When Is the Next MSC Industrial Direct Earnings Date?

MSC Industrial Direct will release its next earnings report on Jul 09, 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is MSM a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has MSC Industrial Direct Stock Split?

MSC Industrial Direct has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does MSC Industrial Direct Have?

MSC Industrial Direct has 7307 employees.

What is the current trading status of MSC Industrial Direct (MSM)?

As of Jun 13, 2025, MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is trading at a price of 81.98, with a previous close of 82.17. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 80.60 to 82.04, while its 52-week range spans from 68.10 to 90.81.
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