MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc. (NYSE: MSM) has reported E.P.S. of $1.01 for its fourth fiscal quarter (ending August 31) versus $0.99 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 2%. However, this result fell short of the consensus estimate of $1.02 by $-0.01. For the latest four quarters through August 31, E.P.S. were $3.57 compared to $4.60 a year ago — a decline of -22%.
Recent Price Action
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc. (NYSE: MSM) stock closed at $89.73 on 10/23/25 after a large increase of 3.1%. Moreover, this advance was accompanied by exceptionally high trading volume at 298% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been strong over the last nine months and has risen 5.2% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
MSC Industrial Direct has a current Value Trend Rating of D (Negative). The Value Trend Rating reflects inconsistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. MSC Industrial Direct has a poor Appreciation Score of 22 but a neutral Power Rating of 59, producing the Negative Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of D. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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