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MSC Industrial Direct Co.

MSM

MSC Industrial Direct is a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services.

Market cap
$6.65B+32.7%
Revenue$3.9B+4.4%
Net income$231.2M+16.5%
Free cash flow$219.9M-16.6%
EPS (diluted)$4.15+17.2%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Date not yet announced

Financials

Q3 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$1.0B+7.8%
Gross profit$430.4M+8.2%
Operating income$106.7M+29.0%
Net income$80.4M+41.4%
EPS (diluted)$1.44+41.2%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$74.1M+3.4%
Total debt$973.2M+19.8%
Total equity$1.4B+3.8%
Total assets$2.5B+0.8%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$101.7M+4.7%
CapEx$20.8M-1.6%
Free cash flow$80.9M+6.5%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$6.71B+32.7%
Enterprise value$7.6B+30.0%
P/E29×+6.1×
P/S1.7×+0.4×

Segments

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Reportable Segment$1.0B+7.8%

Competitors

Profile

MSC Industrial Direct is a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. The company leverages technical expertise and a sophisticated supply chain network to provide inventory management solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce operational costs for its customers. Its value proposition centers on high-touch technical support, same-day shipping, and a vast catalog of industrial supplies.

Competitive position

MSC is a leading North American distributor distinguished by its deep technical metalworking expertise and advanced e-commerce and inventory management capabilities.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom
Customer segmentsManufacturing, Public Sector, Aerospace and Defense, General Industrial
Business modelValue-added distribution, B2B E-commerce, Inventory management services
SuppliersIndustrial tool manufacturers, MRO product suppliers, Robotics and automation platform providers, Logistics and freight carriers
CustomersManufacturing operations, Government and defense agencies, Machine shop operators, Maintenance and repair departments
Listed1995
Employees7.4K
CEOMartina McIsaac
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is MSC Industrial Direct Co.'s market cap?
MSC Industrial Direct Co. (MSM) has a market capitalization of $6.6B and trades on NYSE.
What is MSC Industrial Direct Co.'s revenue and profitability?
MSC Industrial Direct Co. generated $3.9B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $231.2M, representing a net margin of 5.4%. Gross margin stands at 40.8%, with free cash flow of $219.9M. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are MSC Industrial Direct Co.'s competitors?
MSC Industrial Direct Co.'s key competitors include W.W. Grainger, Inc., Fastenal Company, Amazon Business, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does MSC Industrial Direct Co. partner with?
MSC Industrial Direct Co.'s notable partners include United States General Services Administration, United States Department of Defense.
What subsidiaries does MSC Industrial Direct Co. have?
MSC Industrial Direct Co.'s subsidiaries include Schmitz Manufacturing Research & Technology LLC.
Where is MSC Industrial Direct Co. headquartered?
MSC Industrial Direct Co. is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 7,377 people. It has been publicly traded since 1995.