MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE: MSM) is a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services. Through a broad network of branch locations, e-commerce platforms and customer service centers, MSC supplies manufacturers, service centers, and government entities with essential industrial tools and supplies. The company’s integrated distribution model combines inventory management, technical support and custom solutions to help customers optimize production efficiency and reduce downtime.

The company’s extensive product offering includes cutting tools, abrasives, measuring instruments, fasteners, tooling components, safety products, material handling equipment, and janitorial and facility maintenance supplies. MSC partners with more than 2,500 suppliers to maintain one of the industry’s most comprehensive catalogs, providing access to over one million products. Specialized services such as custom cutting, kitting, inventory management systems and repair services further enhance MSC’s value proposition.

MSC Industrial Direct serves a diverse customer base across industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, transportation, and general manufacturing. With operations spanning the United States and Canada, the company supports customers through more than 95 branch locations and an extensive online platform. MSC’s commitment to responsive logistics and a broad geographic footprint enables rapid delivery and on-site support tailored to each customer’s operational requirements.

Originally founded in 1941 as Sid Tool Company, MSC Industrial Direct has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion. The company went public in 1976 and rebranded under its current name to reflect its direct distribution model. MSC is headquartered in Melville, New York, and is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Erik Gershwind, whose tenure has focused on digital transformation, supply chain optimization and customer-centric service innovations.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $89.47 to $91.12
• 50-Day Range: $74.97 to $91.66
• 52-Week Range: $68.10 to $92.68
• Volume: 648,680 shs
• Average Volume: 623,315 shs
• Market Capitalization: $5.04 billion
• P/E Ratio: 25.56
• Dividend Yield: 3.76%
• Price Target: $90.33
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

MSC Industrial Direct Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

MSC Industrial Direct scored higher than 74% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 72nd out of 181 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

MSC Industrial Direct has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

MSC Industrial Direct has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 13.45%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for MSC Industrial Direct are expected to grow by 13.45% in the coming year, from $3.57 to $4.05 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of MSC Industrial Direct is 25.56, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of MSC Industrial Direct is 25.56, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.17.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

MSC Industrial Direct has a P/B Ratio of 3.61. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.82% of the float of MSC Industrial Direct has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

MSC Industrial Direct has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in MSC Industrial Direct has recently decreased by 10.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

MSC Industrial Direct is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.76%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

MSC Industrial Direct has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of MSC Industrial Direct is 96.05%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, MSC Industrial Direct will have a dividend payout ratio of 83.95% in the coming year. This indicates that MSC Industrial Direct may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.32

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.82% of the float of MSC Industrial Direct has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

MSC Industrial Direct has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in MSC Industrial Direct has recently decreased by 10.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.77

News Sentiment

MSC Industrial Direct has a news sentiment score of 0.77. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 18 news articles for MSC Industrial Direct this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for MSM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

6 people have added MSC Industrial Direct to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, MSC Industrial Direct insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $388,847.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

18.30% of the stock of MSC Industrial Direct is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

79.26% of the stock of MSC Industrial Direct is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

MSM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MSM shares performed this year?

MSC Industrial Direct's stock was trading at $74.69 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, MSM stock has increased by 21.2% and is now trading at $90.49.

How were MSC Industrial Direct's earnings last quarter?

MSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc. (NYSE:MSM) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July, 1st. The industrial products company reported $1.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.05. The company's quarterly revenue was down .8% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does MSC Industrial Direct have any subsidiaries?

MSC Industrial Direct subsidiaries include these companies: Tower Fasteners, Wm. F. Hurst Co. LLC, All Integrated Solutions Inc, Deco Tool Supply, Barnes Group Inc, American Specialty Grinding Co Inc., American Tool Supply, and others.

Who are MSC Industrial Direct's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of MSC Industrial Direct include Butensky & Cohen Financial Security Inc. (0.10%), Red Spruce Capital LLC (0.04%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.02%) and Martin Capital Partners LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Mitchell Jacobson, Erik Gershwind, Kimberly Shacklett, Steven N Baruch, Douglas E Jones, Kristen Actis-Grande, Philip Peller and Elizabeth Bledsoe.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of MSC Industrial Direct?

Shares of MSM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of MSC Industrial Direct own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that MSC Industrial Direct investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/23 Dividend: 4/09/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/23 Dividend: 4/09/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/23/2025
• Last Earnings: 7/01/2025
• Record date for 7/23 Dividend: 7/09/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/23 Dividend: 7/09/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/23/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 8/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Industrial Services
• Sub-Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors
• Current Symbol: NYSE:MSM
• CIK: 1003078
• Web: www.mscdirect.com
• Phone: (516) 812-2000
• Fax: 516-349-7096
• Employees: 7,423
• Year Founded: 1941

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for MSC Industrial Direct: $90.33
• High Price Target: $95.00
• Low Price Target: $84.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -0.2%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.60
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.54
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 25.56
• Forward P/E Ratio: 25.35
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $258.59 million
• Net Margins: 5.30%
• Pretax Margin: 7.04%
• Return on Equity: 14.99%
• Return on Assets: 8.39%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.21
• Current Ratio: 1.92
• Quick Ratio: 0.91

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.82 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.32
• Cash Flow: $6.34 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 14.27
• Book Value: $25.07 per share
• Price / Book: 3.61

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 55,680,000
• Free Float: 45,487,000
• Market Cap: $5.04 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.87