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MSM
Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Oct 14 closing price
Price
$86.97
Change
+$1.15 (+1.34%)
Capitalization
4.84B

MSM MSC Industrial Direct Co Forecast, Technical & Fundamental 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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a Summary for MSM with price predictions
Oct 08, 2025

MSM in upward trend: price may ascend as a result of having broken its lower Bollinger Band on September 24, 2025

MSM may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 39 cases where MSM's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 08, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on MSM as a result. In of 81 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where MSM advanced for three days, in of 333 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 69 cases where MSM's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for MSM turned negative on September 15, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 46 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

MSM moved below its 50-day moving average on October 08, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

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 .

The Aroon Indicator for MSM entered a downward trend on October 06, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

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 (3.542) is normal, around the industry mean (4.180). P/E Ratio (24.568) is within average values for comparable stocks, (39.866). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.822) is also within normal values, averaging (2.224). Dividend Yield (0.039) settles around the average of (0.031) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.300) is also within normal values, averaging (1.631).

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 66, placing this stock slightly 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 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.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued 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.

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published Earnings

MSM is expected to report earnings to fall 6.48% to $1.01 per share on October 23

MSC Industrial Direct Co MSM Stock Earnings Reports
Q3'25
Est.
$1.01
Q2'25
Beat
by $0.05
Q1'25
Beat
by $0.04
Q4'24
Missed
by $0.12
Q3'24
Missed
by $0.05
The last earnings report on July 01 showed earnings per share of $1.08, beating the estimate of $1.03. With 677.78K shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 4.84B.
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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 General Information

General Information

a company which markets tools and industrial products

Industry ElectronicsDistributors

Profile
Fundamentals
Details
Industry
Wholesale Distributors
Address
515 Broadhollow Road
Phone
+1 516 812-2000
Employees
6994
Web
https://www.mscdirect.com
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Correlation & Price change

A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, MSM has been closely correlated with AIT. These tickers have moved in lockstep 67% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is a high statistical probability that if MSM jumps, then AIT could also see price increases.

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1Q
6M
1Y
5Y
Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To MSM
1D Price
Change %
MSM100%
+0.16%
AIT - MSM
67%
Closely correlated
+0.28%
DSGR - MSM
62%
Loosely correlated
+0.56%
GWW - MSM
61%
Loosely correlated
-1.27%
SITE - MSM
59%
Loosely correlated
+2.62%
WCC - MSM
58%
Loosely correlated
+2.27%
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Correlation & Price change

1D
1W
1M
1Q
6M
1Y
5Y
Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To MSM
1D Price
Change %
MSM100%
+0.16%
Electronics Distributors
industry (41 stocks)
77%
Closely correlated
+1.07%
MSM
industry (3 stocks)
73%
Closely correlated
+2.15%