MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc. (MSM)
NYSE: MSMIndustrialsIndustrial Machinery/ComponentsUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
MSM stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- P/E (TTM)
- 31.14
- Forward P/E
- 23.67
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.14
- Dividend yield
- 2.70% ($3.48)
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 8, 2026
- 52-week range
- 78.80 – 132.33
- Day range
- 127.51 – 129.97
- Volume / Avg
- 896.87K / 691.51K
- Beta
- —
- Next earnings
- Oct 22, 2026
52-week range
MSM stock today
On Oct 8, MSM ended the session at $128.92, shedding $1.46 (1.12%), versus the S&P 500's 0.47% decline. Shares are 2.6% below their 52-week high of $132.33, set on Oct 2, 2026 and 63.6% above the 52-week low of $78.80, near the top of the past year's range. MSM is up 53.3% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+13.5%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 44.0%.
At 31.1x trailing earnings, MSC Industrial Direct trades above the peer-group median of 19.2x. Its forward P/E of 23.7x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Aug/2026 results on Oct 22 before the market opens; analysts expect EPS of $1.38. MSC Industrial Direct pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share, a 2.70% yield at the current price.
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About MSC Industrial Direct
Company profileMSC 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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial Machinery/Components
- CEO
- Ms. Martina McIsaac
- Headquarters
- Melville, NY
- Employees
- 7,077
- IPO year
- 1995
- Website
- mscdirect.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, MSC Industrial Direct generated $3.77 billion in revenue, down 1.3% from fiscal 2024, its first annual decline since 2024. Net income was $199.3 million (-22.9% year over year), for a net margin of 5.3% versus a median of 7.9% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 40.8% (down from 41.2%) and operating margin 8.0%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.77B | $3.82B | $4.01B | $3.69B | $3.24B |
| Growth | -1.35% | -4.70% | +8.60% | +13.83% | +1.59% |
| Net income | $199.33M | $258.59M | $343.23M | $339.79M | $216.91M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.57 | $4.58 | $6.11 | $6.06 | $3.87 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (10 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$131.00+1.61%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 3
- Hold 6
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 22, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.38
- Last reported (Q3 2026)
- Jul 1, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.44 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $3.48
- Dividend yield
- 2.70%
- Last payment
- $0.87
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 8, 2026
MSM news
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- Can Fastenal's 44.6% FMI Sales Mix Unlock More Operating Leverage?NasdaqFAST, MSM, SITE
- Fastenal Stock Climbs 14% in a Month: Buy the High Now or Wait?NasdaqFAST, GWW, AIT, MSM
- Grainger Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates on Margin Gains, Raises OutlookNasdaqGWW, MSM, HDSN, SITE
MSC Industrial Direct peers
Industrials sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAECAE Inc. | 23.15 | 0.00% | $7.45B | vs MSM |
| AAONAAON Inc. | 85.95 | -1.35% | $7.09B | vs MSM |
| SSDSimpson Manufacturing Company Inc. | 171.95 | +0.43% | $7.05B | vs MSM |
| AGCOAGCO Corporation | 108.13 | -0.93% | $7.57B | vs MSM |
| ZWSZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation | 46.24 | -0.52% | $7.67B | vs MSM |
| GTESGates Industrial Corporation Ltd. | 26.74 | -2.44% | $6.77B | vs MSM |
| RALRalliant Corporation | 71.86 | -1.44% | $7.95B | vs MSM |
| ENSEnerSys | 179.31 | -1.74% | $6.47B | vs MSM |
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MSC Industrial Direct stock FAQ
What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?
MSM last traded at $128.92 as of Oct 8, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.12% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does MSC Industrial Direct pay a dividend?
Yes. MSC Industrial Direct pays $3.48 per share annually, a 2.70% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.87 had an ex-dividend date of Jul 8, 2026.
When is MSC Industrial Direct's next earnings date?
MSC Industrial Direct is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.38.
What is MSM's P/E ratio?
MSM trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 31.14 and a forward P/E of 23.67, compared with a median of 19.2 for its closest peers.
Who is MSC Industrial Direct's CEO?
Ms. Martina McIsaac is the chief executive officer of MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc., which has about 7,077 employees.
Has MSM ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent MSM stock split was a 2-for-1 split on May 26, 1998.
What is the MSM 52-week high?
The 52-week high for MSM is $132.33 and the 52-week low is $78.80. The stock is currently 2.6% below its high.