MSM Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of MSM?

Ms. Kim ShacklettSenior Vice President of Sales & Customer SuccessMs. Elizabeth BledsoeSenior Vice President & Chief People OfficerMs. Kristen Actis-GrandeExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerMr. Douglas E. JonesChief Operating Officer & Vice PresidentMr. John G. ChironnaVice President of Investor Relations & TreasurerMr. Neal DongreVice President, Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.Ms. Martina McIsaacExecutive Vice President & Chief Operating OfficerMr. Paul MasonDirector of Corporation CommunicationsMr. John HillSenior Vice President and Chief Digital & Information OfficerMr. Erik David GershwindPres, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMs. Kimberly ShacklettSenior Vice President of Sales & Customer SuccessMr. Ryan Thomas Mills C.F.A.Head of Investor Relations

NYSE : MSM

MSC Industrial Direct Co

$104.17

6.34+6.48%

At Close 4:00 PM

57.59

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Stock Price Today

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) stock surged +6.48%, trading at $104.17 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $97.83. The stock opened at $100.79, fluctuating between $100.68 and $104.48 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

97.83

Prev. Close

5.82B

Market Cap

100.68

Day Low

P/E Ratio

3.72

EPS (TTM)

6.17

Cash Flow per Share

100.79

Open

55.83M

Number of Shares

104.48

Day High

81.72%

Free Float in %

24.69

Book Value

1.28M

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Apr 27, 2026	100.79	104.50	100.68	104.17	1.45M
Apr 23, 2026	95.71	98.88	95.71	98.06	602.77K
Apr 22, 2026	97.50	97.91	95.68	96.67	485.56K
Apr 21, 2026	97.33	98.17	96.55	97.12	456.03K
Apr 20, 2026	97.32	97.85	96.41	97.13	452.84K
Apr 17, 2026	94.58	98.13	94.58	97.52	696.96K
Apr 16, 2026	94.40	95.48	93.90	94.17	345.14K
Apr 14, 2026	95.15	96.18	94.72	95.78	401.4K
Apr 13, 2026	95.21	95.43	93.50	95.37	555.05K
Apr 10, 2026	96.36	96.90	94.86	95.48	457.41K
Apr 09, 2026	95.28	96.85	94.34	96.13	618.47K
Apr 08, 2026	91.62	95.70	91.13	95.58	792.13K
Apr 07, 2026	90.45	92.76	89.28	90.71	582.44K
Apr 06, 2026	89.78	91.35	89.19	90.69	486.09K
Apr 02, 2026	92.07	94.30	90.07	90.32	1.02M
Apr 01, 2026	88.58	92.63	87.48	91.55	1.05M
Mar 31, 2026	88.94	93.38	88.94	92.27	838.8K
Mar 30, 2026	91.00	91.35	89.49	89.97	429.77K
Mar 27, 2026	90.04	90.98	87.59	90.30	467.83K
Mar 25, 2026	91.32	91.97	89.20	91.90	661.09K

Contact Details

Melville, NY 11747

United States

https://www.mscdirect.com 516 812 2000

About Company

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Its MRO products include 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. The company offers approximately 1.9 million stock-keeping units through its catalogs and brochures; e-commerce channels, including its Website, mscdirect.com; inventory management solutions; and call-centers and branches. It operates through a distribution network of 28 branch offices, 11 customer fulfilment centers, and seven regional inventory centers. The company serves individual machine shops, Fortune 1000 manufacturing companies, and government agencies, as well as manufacturers of various sizes. MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.

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Company Overview

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) closed at $104.17 USD, gaining $6.34 (6.48%) from the previous close of $97.83. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week high $74.30 and $104.50. With a market capitalization of about $5.82 billion, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is classified as a mid-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.78). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 662.69 thousand shares, trading with heavier-than-usual volume. Headquartered in Melville, NY, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. operates in the Industrials sector and the Industrial - Distribution industry. Led by CEO Martina McIsaac, the company employs approximately 7,191 people and listed since December 15, 1995. MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.

Technical Performance

MSM has shown mixed momentum, gaining 2.34% over the past week and -0.38% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 1.75%. Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 0.93%, SMA50 5.74%, SMA200 7.24%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 57.34 (neutral), while the ATR of 2.4 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -3.79% below its high and over 37.02% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 688.65 thousand shares is in line with the 3-month average of 656.61 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 28.01, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 1.51 and a price-to-book ratio of 4.19 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 26.99, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. last paid a dividend of 3.46 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 3.95%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $137.21. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. generated EPS of $3.66 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is -4.6%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 12.73% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $1.01. The next quarter is forecast at $0.84. Next year's EPS is expected at $10.39. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 3 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 4 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $117.00 to $84.00. The high target offers 12.32% upside. The low target suggests -19.36% downside. The mean target is $95.71. This offers -8.12% upside. MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended October 23, 2025, missed forecasts by -1.94%. The prior quarter beat by 4.85%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -4.51% in July 02, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. has 55.80 million shares outstanding. The public float is 45.57 million shares, elevated short interest at 7.28% of float. This equals 3.29 million shares. The short ratio is 4.49 days. Institutional investors hold 112.66% of the float. Insiders own 21.45%. JACOBSON MITCHELL holds 2.33 million shares, GERSHWIND ERIK has 1.54 million shares and WRIGHT DAVID has 19.67 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net buying. They sold 1.80 thousand shares across 1 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, MSC Industrial Direct Co generated $3.77B in revenue, or $67.44 per share. Gross margin was 40.75%, operating margin 8.32%, and net profit margin 5.29%. Returns are healthy, with ROA at 8.10% and ROE at 14.36%.
On valuation metrics, MSC Industrial Direct Co trades at a P/E of 28.01, P/S of 1.51 and P/B of 4.19. The current ratio is 1.73 and quick ratio is 0.78. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 3.35 and cash conversion cycle is 108.78 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.40, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.54.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Aug 30, 2025, MSC Industrial Direct Co posted revenue of $3.77B, down slightly from $3.82B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $1.54B (margin 40.75%). Operating income was $313.73M (margin 8.3%). Net income was$199.33M (EPS $3.57).
The company ended the quarter with $56.23M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $538.81M, and net debt of $482.58M. Total assets were $2.46B, with equity of $1.40B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $333.72M, free cash flow of $333.72M, and capital expenditures of $0.00.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 3.95%, with price expected at $108.28 by May 11, 2026, within a range of $106.47 to $110.14 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 39.21%, reaching $145.01 by July 22, 2026, with a range of $141.19 to $149.63. 1-Year Outlook: Projected loss of -5.31%, with price at $98.64 by April 27, 2027, within a range of $96.18 to $101.24.

Key Takeaways

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) shares are flat 1.75% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 28.01. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Overweight territory and a mean price target of $86.52, suggesting -16.94% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (3.95% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (39.21% over three months), and a longer-term loss (-5.31% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) stock price?

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE: MSM) stock price is $104.17 in the last trading session. During the trading session, MSM stock reached the peak price of $104.48 while $100.68 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in MSM stock occurred in the recent session was 6.48% while the dollar amount for the price change in MSM stock was $6.34.

MSM's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed MSM is part of Industrial - Distribution industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector. MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of MSM?

Ms. Kim Shacklett
Senior Vice President of Sales & Customer Success
Ms. Elizabeth Bledsoe
Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer
Ms. Kristen Actis-Grande
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Douglas E. Jones
Chief Operating Officer & Vice President
Mr. John G. Chironna
Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasurer
Mr. Neal Dongre
Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.
Ms. Martina McIsaac
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Paul Mason
Director of Corporation Communications
Mr. John Hill
Senior Vice President and Chief Digital & Information Officer
Mr. Erik David Gershwind
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Kimberly Shacklett
Senior Vice President of Sales & Customer Success
Mr. Ryan Thomas Mills C.F.A.
Head of Investor Relations

How MSM did perform over past 52-week?

MSM's closing price is 40.2% higher than its 52-week low of $74.30 where as its distance from 52-week high of $104.50 is -0.3%.

How many employees does MSM have?

Number of MSM employees currently stands at 7,191.

Link for MSM official website?

Official Website of MSM is: https://www.mscdirect.com

How do I contact MSM?

MSM could be contacted at phone 516 812 2000 and can also be accessed through its website. MSM operates from 515 Broadhollow Road, Melville, NY 11747, United States.

How many shares of MSM are traded daily?

MSM stock volume for the day was 1.28M shares. The average number of MSM shares traded daily for last 3 months was 662.69K.

What is the market cap of MSM currently?

The market value of MSM currently stands at $5.82B with its latest stock price at $104.17 and 55.83M of its shares outstanding.

Employees	7191
Beta	0.78
Sales or Revenue	$3.77B
5Y Sales Change%	0.174%
Fiscal Year Ends	August
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Industrial - Distribution

MSM Company Profile and Key Details

MSC Industrial Direct Co

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Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Price Forecast & Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

Technical Performance

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Dividend & Fair Value

Company Overview

Key Takeaways

Price Forecast & Outlook

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