MSM MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc

$90.80

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Latest Earnings Insight

Amidst a challenging landscape marked by a 4.7% decrease in average daily sales, MSC Industrial (MSM) is poised to report its fiscal third-quarter earnings, with analysts estimating an EPS of $1.03 and revenue of $970.19 million. This comes on the heels of a recent quarter where MSC Industrial surprised the market with a 5.88% EPS beat, posting $0.72 against an expected $0.68. However, the company has faced headwinds, notably lowering its full-year outlook due to softer-than-expected spring results. Despite these challenges, the whisper number of $1.05 suggests that market insiders anticipate MSC Industrial might once again exceed expectations. With a market cap of approximately $4.52 billion, the company's strategic focus on maintaining robust operating cash flow and leveraging its e-commerce platform could be pivotal in navigating the current economic climate. Investors will be keenly watching whether MSC can continue its trend of outperforming earnings estimates, especially in light of its recent operational adjustments and market sentiment.

Updated On 8/22/2025

About MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., distributes metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The company is headquartered in Melville, New York.

Website: https://www.mscdirect.com

Sector
TRADE & SERVICES
Industry
WHOLESALE-INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
Exchange
NYSE
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
August
CIK
1003078
Address
75 MAXESS RD, MELVILLE, NY, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$4.31B
P/E Ratio
20.34
PEG Ratio
2.27
Price to Book
3.18
Performance
EPS
$3.80
Dividend Yield
4.40%
Profit Margin
5.69%
ROE
15.20%
Technicals
50D MA
$78.40
200D MA
$81.07
52W High
$90.35
52W Low
$67.28
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
56M
Target Price
$81.00
Beta
0.83

MSM EPS Estimates vs Actual

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MSM News & Sentiment

Aug 05, 2025 • Benzinga SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
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Aug 01, 2025 • Zacks Commentary NEUTRAL
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Jul 14, 2025 • Zacks Commentary NEUTRAL
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Jul 14, 2025 • Zacks Commentary NEUTRAL
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Jul 10, 2025 • Zacks Commentary SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Siemens, MSC Industrial Direct and Eos Energy
SIEGY, EOSE and MSM are gaining traction as industrial services rebound, powered by e-commerce, automation and production growth.
Jul 09, 2025 • Zacks Commentary SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
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Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.159
50 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

MSM Reported Earnings

Mar 26, 2025
Feb 28, 2025 (Pre market)
-0.0 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.72
  • Estimate: $0.72
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -0.5%
Jan 07, 2025
Nov 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.13 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.86
  • Estimate: $0.73
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 18.3%
Oct 24, 2024
Aug 31, 2024 (Pre market)
-0.05 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.03
  • Estimate: $1.08
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -4.6%
Jul 02, 2024
May 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.0 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.33
  • Estimate: $1.33
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.0%
Mar 28, 2024
Feb 29, 2024 (Pre market)
0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.18
  • Estimate: $1.16
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.7%
Jan 09, 2024
Nov 30, 2023 (Pre market)
-0.06 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.25
  • Estimate: $1.31
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -4.6%
Oct 25, 2023
Aug 31, 2023 (Pre market)
0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.64
  • Estimate: $1.62
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.2%
Jun 29, 2023
May 31, 2023 (Pre market)
-0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.74
  • Estimate: $1.75
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -0.6%
Apr 04, 2023
Feb 28, 2023 (Pre market)
0.11 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.45
  • Estimate: $1.34
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 8.2%

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