MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) Stock Price & Analysis
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) closed at USD 112.43 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 15.35% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 132.82; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 111.78–126.5 on volume of 2,401,571 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 78.8–133.95 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (MSM)
- Last four reported quarters (through Aug 29, 2026): revenue $4.01B, net income $223M (5.6% margin), free cash flow $225M (SEC filings).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold MSM (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.55 on a 1–5 scale) (11 analysts), mean target USD 133.75 (range 73–155).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +30.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +65.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-22, EPS estimate USD 1.27, revenue estimate $1.06B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (MSM)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.69B | $4.01B | $3.82B | $3.77B | $4.01B | $4.01B |
| Gross profit | $1.56B | $1.64B | $1.57B | $1.54B | $1.64B | — |
| Operating income | $469M | $484M | $390M | $302M | $321M | $321M |
| Net income | $340M | $343M | $259M | $199M | $223M | $223M |
| EPS (diluted) | $6.06 | $6.11 | $4.58 | $3.57 | $3.98 | — |
| Free cash flow | $185M | $607M | $311M | $241M | $225M | $225M |
| Gross margin | 42.2% | 41.0% | 41.2% | 40.8% | 40.9% | — |
| Operating margin | 12.7% | 12.1% | 10.2% | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Net margin | 9.2% | 8.6% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Revenue growth | +13.8% | +8.6% | -4.7% | -1.3% | +6.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $43.5M | $50.1M | $29.6M | $56.2M | $65.0M | — |
| Total debt | $793M | $454M | $508M | $485M | $476M | — |
Fiscal years end Aug. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Aug 29, 2026) (MSM)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Aug 2026 29.9x, Aug 2025 25.3x, Aug 2024 17.9x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (MSM)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold MSM. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Pzena | Pzena Investment Management | 0.13% | $44.4M | Reduced -16.0% |
Analysts (MSM)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.55 on a 1–5 scale), 11 analysts; mean target USD 133.75 (low 73, high 155).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | Barclays | Initiated | Overweight | $152 |
| 2026-07-13 | Rothschild & Co | Initiated | Buy | $155 |
| 2026-07-02 | Keybanc | Target raised | Overweight | $132 → $145 |
| 2026-07-02 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Buy | $145 → $150 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (MSM)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +30.0% | +65.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +30.1% | +10.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 31.7% | 24.7% |
| Max drawdown | -15.3% (Oct 2026→Oct 2026) | -27.8% (Dec 2023→Mar 2025) |
MSM analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Nov 2026) | $1.27 | $1.21 | +4.6% | $1.06B | 8 |
| Next quarter (ends Feb 2027) | $1.14 | $1.08 | +5.9% | $1.02B | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Aug 2027) | $5.57 | $5.45 | +2.3% | $4.33B | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Aug 2028) | $6.48 | $6.23 | +4.0% | $4.59B | 9 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 112.43 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 15.35% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 132.82 |
| Open | USD 126.01 |
| Day Range | USD 111.78 – 126.5 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 78.8 – 133.95 |
| Volume | 2,401,571 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (MSM)
Nexqual's technical model rates MSM "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 30.44 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 123.45) |
| MACD | 0.71 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (MSM)
Wall Street analysts rate MSM "Hold" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 133.75 (range USD 73–155), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 133.75 |
| High Target | USD 155 |
| Low Target | USD 73 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 5 / 1 |
Earnings (MSM)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-22 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.27 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.06B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | USD 1.45 vs est 1.41 ▲ beat |
| 2026-05-31 | USD 1.43 vs est 1.27 ▲ beat |
| 2026-02-28 | USD 0.82 vs est 0.84 ▼ miss |
| 2025-11-30 | USD 0.99 vs est 0.95 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MSM)
| Total Revenue | $3.91B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +7.80% |
| Gross Margin | +40.82% |
| Operating Margin | +10.20% |
| Profit Margin | +5.92% |
| ROE | +16.32% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.39 |
| Current Ratio | 1.55 |
| Total Cash | $74.09M |
| Total Debt | $555.42M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Aug 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $225.16M (5.6% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (MSM)
Nexqual rates MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +6% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 41%, operating 10% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $65M cash and investments vs $476M debt (Aug 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $225M (last 4 quarters to Aug 2026, SEC), 6% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 16%, ROA 8.7% |
Ownership (MSM)
| Insider Ownership | +26.76% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +86.11% |
| Float | 41.35M |
| Short % of Float | +5.42% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (MSM)
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is led by Martina McIsaac, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Martina McIsaac |
|---|---|
| Senior Vice President of Customer Experience | Kimberly Shacklett |
| Executive VP & CFO | Robert M. Kuhns |
| Senior Vice President of Sales | Jahida Nadi |
Major Backers & Investors (MSM)
Notable institutional backers of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. include Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., American Century Companies Inc, Boston Partners, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. | 3.38% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 3.12% |
| Boston Partners | 3.07% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 3% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 2.74% |
| Capitol Series Trust-FullerThaler Behavioral Small-Cap Equity Fund | 2.42% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 9.96% |
| Vanguard Group | 7.46% |
| State Street | 2.62% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.23% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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