MSM MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC

MIXED Impact: 6/10 8-K
Horizon weeks Filed Apr 1, 2026 Processed 2mo ago SEC 0001003078-26-000059
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MSM ▲ +11.11% at T+20d
NEUTRAL call ✓ call won +11.11% · α vs SPY +1.39% · entry $90.67 → $100.75
Next anchor: T+60d in 19d
Last close $115.59 (close Jun 8) · +27.48% from $90.67 entry
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Executive Summary

MSC Industrial reported Q2 FY2026 adjusted EPS of $0.82, missing consensus of $1.26 by 35%, on net sales of $917.8 million, up 2.9% YoY. Guidance for Q3 was raised to 5.0-7.0% average daily sales growth and 9.7-10.3% adjusted operating margin, signaling improved momentum.

Key Financial Metrics

Free Cash Flow
$81.3M
Gross Margin
41.1%

Actionable Insight

Monitor next quarter for execution on raised guidance; the significant EPS miss may pressure stock despite optimistic outlook.

Key Facts

  • Adjusted EPS of $0.82 missed consensus of $1.26 by 35%
  • Net sales of $917.8 million increased 2.9% YoY
  • Q3 guidance raised to 5.0-7.0% average daily sales growth and 9.7-10.3% adjusted operating margin
  • Operating margin expanded 10 basis points YoY to 7.1% (40 bps on adjusted basis to 7.5%)

Financial Impact

EPS miss of $0.44 vs consensus, revenue $112.2 million below $1.03B estimate

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Risk Factors

  • EPS miss of 35% raises concerns about profitability and cost structure
  • Sales fell short of expectations despite YoY growth

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001003078-26-000059
Document: msm-20260401.htm0001003078-26-000059
Document: 0001003078-26-000059-index-headers.html0001003078-26-000059
Document: 0001003078-26-000059-index.html0001003078-26-000059
Document: 0001003078-26-000059.txt0001003078-26-000059
8-K Data (Synthetic)0001003078-26-000059
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Apr 15, 2026
7w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$94.17 $106.76▲ +13.37%▲ +7.55%$115.59 (+22.75%)
Apr 1, 2026
9w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 6/10
$90.67 $100.75▲ +11.11%▲ +1.39%$115.59 (+27.48%)
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