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NYSE:MSM

MSC Industrial Direct - MSM Stock Forecast, Price & News

$84.00
+1.49 (+1.81%)
(As of 03/31/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$82.88
$84.05
50-Day Range
$78.24
$89.61
52-Week Range
$71.32
$90.04
Volume
223,439 shs
Average Volume
308,388 shs
Market Capitalization
$4.69 billion
P/E Ratio
13.25
Dividend Yield
3.76%
Price Target
$93.00

MSC Industrial Direct MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
10.7% Upside
$93.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.79% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-3.32
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.80mentions of MSC Industrial Direct in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.23 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
0.99%
From $6.07 to $6.13 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.85 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

15th out of 177 stocks

Industrial Machinery & Equipment Industry

1st out of 5 stocks


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About MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Stock

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. engages in the distribution of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations products and services. Its products include cutting tools, measuring instruments, tooling components, metalworking, fasteners, flat stock, raw materials, abrasives, machinery hand and power tools, safety and janitorial supplies, plumbing supplies, materials handling products, power transmission components, and electrical supplies. The company was founded by Sidney Jacobson in 1941 and is headquartered in Melville, NY.

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MSM Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/05/2023
Ex-Dividend for 1/24 Dividend
1/09/2023
Dividend Payable
1/24/2023
Today
4/01/2023
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
4/04/2023
Ex-Dividend for 4/25 Dividend
4/10/2023
Dividend Payable
4/25/2023
Fiscal Year End
8/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Industrial machinery & equipment
Sub-Industry
Trading Companies & Distributors
CUSIP
55353010
Employees
6,994
Year Founded
1941

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$93.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$100.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$84.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+10.7%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$339.79 million
Pretax Margin
12.43%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.69 billion
Cash Flow
$7.53 per share
Book Value
$24.38 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
40,011,000
Market Cap
$4.69 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.02

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Key Executives

  • Erik David Gershwind
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Martina McIsaac
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Kristen Actis-Grande
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • John Hill
    Chief Digital & Information Officer
  • Steven N. BaruchSteven N. Baruch
    Executive VP, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer













MSM Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell MSC Industrial Direct stock right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MSC Industrial Direct in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" MSM shares.
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What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price forecast for 2023?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for MSC Industrial Direct's stock. Their MSM share price forecasts range from $84.00 to $100.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $93.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have MSM shares performed in 2023?

MSC Industrial Direct's stock was trading at $81.70 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MSM stock has increased by 2.8% and is now trading at $84.00.
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Are investors shorting MSC Industrial Direct?

MSC Industrial Direct saw a drop in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 818,600 shares, a drop of 18.1% from the February 28th total of 1,000,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 338,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.4 days. Approximately 1.8% of the company's stock are sold short.
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When is MSC Industrial Direct's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 4th 2023.
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How can I listen to MSC Industrial Direct's earnings call?

MSC Industrial Direct will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 4th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were MSC Industrial Direct's earnings last quarter?

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January, 5th. The industrial products company reported $1.48 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.46 by $0.02. The industrial products company earned $957.75 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $948.17 million. MSC Industrial Direct had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 26.97% and a net margin of 9.34%.

How often does MSC Industrial Direct pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for MSC Industrial Direct?

MSC Industrial Direct declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, March 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, April 11th will be given a dividend of $0.79 per share on Tuesday, April 25th. This represents a $3.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.76%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 10th.
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Is MSC Industrial Direct a good dividend stock?

MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.81%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 19 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 49.84%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MSM will have a dividend payout ratio of 51.55% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is Erik Gershwind's approval rating as MSC Industrial Direct's CEO?

274 employees have rated MSC Industrial Direct Chief Executive Officer Erik Gershwind on Glassdoor.com. Erik Gershwind has an approval rating of 70% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of MSC Industrial Direct own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other MSC Industrial Direct investors own include Pfizer (PFE), Exxon Mobil (XOM), AT&T (T), International Business Machines (IBM), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Intel (INTC), AbbVie (ABBV), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), 3M (MMM) and Verizon Communications (VZ).

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock symbol?

MSC Industrial Direct trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MSM."

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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

One share of MSM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $84.00.

How much money does MSC Industrial Direct make?

MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) has a market capitalization of $4.69 billion and generates $3.69 billion in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $339.79 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.34 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does MSC Industrial Direct have?

The company employs 6,994 workers across the globe.

Does MSC Industrial Direct have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of MSC Industrial Direct: AIS All-Integrated-Solutions de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V, AIS Mexico LLC, All Integrated Solutions Inc, All Integrated Solutions Inc., American Specialty Grinding Co Inc., American Specialty Grinding Co.  Inc., American Tool Supply, Anderson Industrial Supply Inc, Barnes Group Inc, Brooks Precision Supply Inc, Cut-Rite Tool Corp, D.T.C. Tool Corp, Deco Tool Supply, Discount Tool and Supply Company, Dolin Supply Inc, Enco Manufacturing Inc, J&L America  Inc., J&L Industrial Supply, Kaja Productions Inc, MSC Acquisition Corp III, MSC Acquisition Corp VI, MSC Acquisition Corp VII, MSC Acquisition Subsidiary LLC, MSC Contract Management  Inc., MSC Foreign Properties Corporation, MSC Import Export LLC, MSC Industrial Supply License Holder 1, MSC Industrial Supply ULC, MSC IndustrialSupply S.de.R.L. de C.V, MSC Services Corp., Mission Real Estate Acquisition Company, Primeline International Inc, Rutland Tool & Supply Co., Sid Tool Co.  Inc., Swiss Precision Instruments Inc, Tower Fasteners, Wm. F. Hurst Co. LLC, and Wm. F. Hurst Co. LLC.
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How can I contact MSC Industrial Direct?

MSC Industrial Direct's mailing address is 75 MAXESS ROAD, MELVILLE NY, 11747. The official website for the company is www.mscdirect.com. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at (516) 812-2000, via email at cust_service@mscdirect.com, or via fax at 516-349-7096.

This page (NYSE:MSM) was last updated on 4/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff