MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc.

MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc.

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

Stock Performance Snapshot

Hold

Analyst Rating

Analysts suggest holding MSC Industrial Direct's stock with a target price of $91.6, indicating potential growth.

Above Average

Financial Health

MSC Industrial Direct is performing well with solid revenue and profits, though efficiency could improve.

Average

Dividend

MSC Industrial Direct's dividend yield of 4.3% offers a reasonable return for investors seeking dividends. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $33.40 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Distribution network strength

MSC’s national warehouses and logistics can support fast fulfilment and customer uptime, though inventory costs and demand shifts can affect returns.

Digital sales momentum

E-commerce and account-management tools help expand reach and recurring orders, yet technology investments and competition may pressure margins.

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Cyclical demand exposure

Performance often tracks manufacturing activity and industrial capital spending, meaning revenues can rise and fall with the economic cycle.

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