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Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Sep 24, 04:59 PM (EDT)
Price
$88.95
Change
-$1.91 (-2.10%)
Capitalization
5.06B

MSM stock forecast, quote, news & analysis

Founded in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct originally manufactured and sold cutting tools to metalworking shops in New York... Show more

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These past five trading days, the stock lost 0.00% with an average daily volume of 0 shares traded.The stock tracked a drawdown of 0% for this period. MSM showed earnings on July 01, 2025. You can read more about the earnings report here.
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a Summary for MSM with price predictions
Sep 23, 2025

MSM sees MACD Histogram just turned negative

MSM saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on September 15, 2025. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 46 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 19, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on MSM as a result. In of 81 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where MSM declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

MSM broke above its upper Bollinger Band on August 22, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where MSM advanced for three days, in of 331 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 269 cases where MSM Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.701) is normal, around the industry mean (4.067). P/E Ratio (25.667) is within average values for comparable stocks, (38.864). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.948) is also within normal values, averaging (2.281). Dividend Yield (0.037) settles around the average of (0.031) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.359) is also within normal values, averaging (1.585).

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 65, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. MSM’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

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published Dividends

MSM paid dividends on July 23, 2025

MSC Industrial Direct Co MSM Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.85 per share was paid with a record date of July 23, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of July 09, 2025. Read more...
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published Highlights

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Fastenal Co (NASDAQ:FAST).

Industry description

Electronics distributors are companies that are involved in distribution of one or more of the following: electronic components, computer products/ peripherals and software products & services. Several electronics distributors are also becoming the point of contact for technical/pre- & post-sale support in many cases, in an attempt to bolster their position in the market. Tariffs and/or cross-border trade barriers are some of the potential threats to the electronics supply chain, but that could also potentially lead to re-directing to markets where tariffs/restrictions are lower depending on demand. The industry is also vulnerable in the event of economic slowdowns. Arrow Electronics, Inc., SYNNEX Corporation and Versum Materials, Inc. are some of the major electronics distributors in the U.S.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Electronics Distributors Industry is 8.09B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 23.01K to 55.08B. FAST holds the highest valuation in this group at 55.08B. The lowest valued company is OMPS at 23.01K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Electronics Distributors Industry was 0%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 3%, and the average quarterly price growth was 24%. EVI experienced the highest price growth at 22%, while TITN experienced the biggest fall at -8%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Electronics Distributors Industry was -18%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -9% and the average quarterly volume growth was 59%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 47
P/E Growth Rating: 45
Price Growth Rating: 52
SMR Rating: 65
Profit Risk Rating: 64
Seasonality Score: -8 (-100 ... +100)
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a company which markets tools and industrial products

Industry ElectronicsDistributors

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Industry
Wholesale Distributors
Address
515 Broadhollow Road
Phone
+1 516 812-2000
Employees
6994
Web
https://www.mscdirect.com