MSM Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
12.99%
Last Quarter
$1.01
Past Year
$3.66
Growth Past 5yrs
-4.6%
Next Quarter
$0.84
Estimate Next Year
$10.39
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$96.00
1.11% Upside
Mean Price Target
$88.88
-6.4% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$74.00
-22.06% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
MSM Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, MSM (NYSE: MSM) reported an actual EPS of $1.01 for the quarter ending on Oct 23, 2025, compared to an estimated $1.03, resulting in a -1.94% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 01, 2025), MSM recorded an actual EPS of $1.08 with a 4.85% surprise. See MSM's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
MSM has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 23, 2025 showing a -1.94% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 01, 2025 recorded a 4.85% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | 1.01 | 1.03 | -1.94% |
| Jul 01, 2025 | 1.08 | 1.03 | +4.85% |
| Apr 03, 2025 | 0.72 | 0.681 | +5.73% |
| Jan 08, 2025 | 0.86 | 0.73 | +17.81% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 1.03 | 1.08 | -4.63% |
| Jul 02, 2024 | 1.27 | 1.33 | -4.51% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MSM stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given MSM stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 8 analysts have given their ratings
to MSM out of which
2 analysts have given strong buy call,
0 analysts have given buy call,
6 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$88.88 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -6.4% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for MSM highest price target?
Analysts suggest MSM's stock price would rise to a high of $96.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for MSM over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the MSM stock price could move to $74.00.
What is the average target price for MSM?
MSM stock has an average analyst estimate of $88.88.
At its current price, how far is MSM from its average target price?
MSM shares are currently trading -6.4% below this price target.
What were MSM’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.01 versus consensus estimates of $1.03, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.03.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
MSM's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.84 and $10.39 for the whole year.
What has MSM's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 12.99% EPS growth for MSM in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -4.6% in the past five years.