MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company's MRO products comprise cutting tools, measuring instruments, tooling components, metalworking products, fasteners, flat stock products, raw materials, abrasives, machinery hand and power tools, safety and janitorial supplies, plumbing supplies, materials handling products, power transmission components, and electrical supplies. It offers approximately 1,645,000 stock-keeping units through its catalogs; brochures; e-commerce channels, including its Website, mscdirect.com; inventory management solutions; and call-centers and branches. The company serves through its distribution network of 100 branch offices and 12 customer fulfillment centers. It serves individual machine shops, Fortune 100 manufacturing companies, and government agencies. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Industrial machinery & equipment
Sub-IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
SectorIndustrial Products
Phone516-812-2000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.20 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees6,657
OptionableOptionable
MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Frequently Asked Questions
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 often does MSC Industrial Direct pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for MSC Industrial Direct?
MSC Industrial Direct announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, December 18th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.63 per share on Tuesday, January 22nd. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.02%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, January 7th. View MSC Industrial Direct's Dividend History.
How will MSC Industrial Direct's stock buyback program work?
MSC Industrial Direct declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback program on Thursday, January 11th 2018, which permits the company to repurchase 2,000,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were MSC Industrial Direct's earnings last quarter?
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (NYSE:MSM) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, January, 9th. The industrial products company reported $1.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.32 by $0.01. The industrial products company earned $831.60 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $830.60 million. MSC Industrial Direct had a net margin of 10.53% and a return on equity of 21.97%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.05 EPS. View MSC Industrial Direct's Earnings History.
When is MSC Industrial Direct's next earnings date?
What guidance has MSC Industrial Direct issued on next quarter's earnings?
MSC Industrial Direct issued an update on its second quarter earnings guidance on Wednesday, January, 9th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.22-1.28 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.36. The company issued revenue guidance of $817-833 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $835.25 million.MSC Industrial Direct also updated its Q2 2019 guidance to $1.22-1.28 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for MSM?
11 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for MSC Industrial Direct's stock. Their predictions range from $83.00 to $116.00. On average, they expect MSC Industrial Direct's share price to reach $97.80 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 17.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for MSC Industrial Direct.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for MSC Industrial Direct?
11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MSC Industrial Direct in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for MSC Industrial Direct.
Has MSC Industrial Direct been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about MSM stock has been trending very positive this week, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. MSC Industrial Direct earned a news sentiment score of 3.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned headlines about the industrial products company a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of MSC Industrial Direct's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to MSC Industrial Direct include W W Grainger (GWW), Ball (BLL), Ferguson (FERGY), Tenaris (TS), Xylem (XYL), ASHTEAD GRP PLC/ADR (ASHTY), BRAMBLES LTD/S (BXBLY), TORAY INDUSTRIE/ADR (TRYIY), Dover (DOV), Amcor Limited ADS (AMCRY), IDEX (IEX), Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY), Zebra Technologies (ZBRA), Packaging Corp Of America (PKG) and Avery Dennison (AVY).
Who are MSC Industrial Direct's key executives?
MSC Industrial Direct's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Erik David Gershwind, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 48)
- Mr. Rustom F. Jilla BCom, CA(Sri Lanka), CMA(UK), MBA, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 58)
- Mr. Steve Armstrong, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 61)
- Mr. Steven N. Baruch, Exec. VP and Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer (Age 51)
- Mr. Douglas E. Jones, Exec. VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer (Age 55)
Who are MSC Industrial Direct's major shareholders?
MSC Industrial Direct's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.68%), Gradient Investments LLC (0.19%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.11%), Verity & Verity LLC (0.06%), Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.04%) and Highland Capital Management LLC (0.02%). Company insiders that own MSC Industrial Direct stock include Charles Bonomo, Christopher Davanzo, David Wright, Denis F Kelly, Douglas E Jones, Erik Gershwind, Gregory Polli, Kari D Heerdt, Mitchell Jacobson, Philip Peller, Rustom Jilla, Steve Armstrong and Steven N Baruch. View Institutional Ownership Trends for MSC Industrial Direct.
Which institutional investors are selling MSC Industrial Direct stock?
MSM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Confluence Investment Management LLC, Oakbrook Investments LLC, Alpha Windward LLC, Retirement Systems of Alabama and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System. Company insiders that have sold MSC Industrial Direct company stock in the last year include Charles Bonomo, Christopher Davanzo, David Wright, Denis F Kelly, Douglas E Jones, Erik Gershwind, Gregory Polli, Kari D Heerdt, Mitchell Jacobson and Rustom Jilla. View Insider Buying and Selling for MSC Industrial Direct.
Which institutional investors are buying MSC Industrial Direct stock?
MSM stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Highland Capital Management LLC, Meeder Asset Management Inc., First Hawaiian Bank, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, Fox Run Management L.L.C., First Citizens Bank & Trust Co., Verity & Verity LLC and Cerebellum GP LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for MSC Industrial Direct.
How do I buy shares of MSC Industrial Direct?
Shares of MSM can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?
One share of MSM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $83.32.
How big of a company is MSC Industrial Direct?
MSC Industrial Direct has a market capitalization of $4.65 billion and generates $3.20 billion in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $329.22 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.08 on an earnings per share basis. MSC Industrial Direct employs 6,657 workers across the globe.
What is MSC Industrial Direct's official website?
How can I contact MSC Industrial Direct?
MSC Industrial Direct's mailing address is 75 MAXESS ROAD, MELVILLE NY, 11747. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at 516-812-2000 or via email at [email protected]
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