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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO-A

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πŸ† #1106 by market capEarnings Oct 22US Equity
$124.55β–² $2.45 (+1.97%)
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🏦Market Cap
$6.96B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+4.4%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
40.8%
Healthy
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
5.6%
Moderate
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
1.7x
Cheap
Otter Score
72
Fair
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Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$123.92 – $126.19
52-Week Range
$78.80 – $130.46
Volume
$3.22B
Avg Volume
$3.93B
Shares Outstanding
55.9M
Next Earnings
Dec 1, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$3.77B
Last Q Revenue
$1.05B
P/E Ratio
29.3
P/S Ratio
1.7x
EPS (TTM)
$4.13
Dividend Yield
2.85%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’0.2%

Why Investors Own MSM

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

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

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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.
$3.8Bβ–Ό βˆ’1.3% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
40.8%β–Ό βˆ’0.9% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$314Mβ–Ό βˆ’22.7% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$241Mβ–Ό βˆ’22.6% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
56.0Mβ–Ό βˆ’0.2% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$540Mβ–Ό βˆ’$21M 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
Fair
72/100

Analyst Price Target

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Average Target
$147.89
β–² +18.7% Upside
High Target$186.26
Low Target$131.44
Based on 17 analysts

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AccesswireΒ·21d ago

MSC Industrial Supply Co. Has Named Rob Kuhns Chief Financial Officer

MELVILLE, NY AND DAVIDSON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2026 / MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. (NYSE:MSM) ("MSC," "MSC Industrial," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a leading North American distributor of a broad r