MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $6.65B
- P/E (TTM)
- 28.75
- Forward P/E
- 21.43
- Dividend yield
- 3.10%
- 52-week range
- $78.80$133.65
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 950.54K
MSC Industrial Direct Co. (MSM) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
MSC Industrial Direct Co. Stock Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $115.74 - $120.88 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $133.65 |
| 52-Week Low | $78.80 |
| Open | $116.51 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.55M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 950.54K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 4.01B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 231.20M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 225.16M |
| EPS (TTM) | $4.13 |
| Profit Margin | 5.77% |
| Operating Margin | 8.58% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 16.29% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.36 |
| Annual Dividend | $3.48 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.10% |
| Payout Ratio | 84.20% |
| Next Dividend Ex-Date | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 6.65B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 55.99M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.75 |
| Forward P/E | 21.43 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 1.66 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 4.66 |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.78 |
| 50-Day MA | $123.33 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $107.95 |
| 1-Year Change | +25.30% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
MSC Industrial Direct Co. at a Glance
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, MSC Industrial Direct Co. (MSM) has a market capitalization of $6.65B. The stock trades at 28.8× trailing earnings, 21.4× forward earnings and 1.7× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $231.20M on revenue of $4.01B (a 5.8% profit margin) and generated $225.16M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 7.4% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $65.03M in cash and securities against $506.23M of debt, a net debt position of $441.20M.
MSC Industrial Direct Co. pays a quarterly dividend totaling $3.48 per share a year, a 3.10% yield at the Oct 26, 2026 close, with a 84% payout ratio and 4 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 25.3% over the past year. At $118.72 (the Oct 26, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $78.80 to $133.65, above its 200-day moving average of $107.95.
Based on 8 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $137.40, 15.7% above the Oct 26, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About MSC Industrial Direct Co.
What is the current stock price for MSM?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, MSM stock trades at $118.72. The 52-week range is $78.80–$133.65, with a day range of $115.74–$120.88.
What is the P/E ratio for MSM?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, MSC Industrial Direct Co.'s trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 28.8, meaning investors pay $28.8 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 21.4, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. MSC Industrial Direct Co. operates in the Industrials sector.
Does MSM pay dividends?
Yes, MSC Industrial Direct Co. pays a 3.10% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 26, 2026 close ($3.48 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 84.2%. The next ex-dividend date is November 10, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for MSM?
Based on ratings from 8 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for MSM is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $137.40, a 15.7% upside from the Oct 26, 2026 close of $118.72.
What is the market cap of MSM?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, MSC Industrial Direct Co.'s market capitalization is $6.65B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. MSC Industrial Direct Co. operates in the Industrials sector within the Industrial Distribution industry.