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MSC Industrial (MSM): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Moderate Buy2 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 3 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only12-month forecast
Based on 3 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $152, the highest $152, the lowest $152. The average is +16.6% from the last price of $130.
Analyst ratings 12
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guy Hardwick★★★★★★★★★★#1303 · hits 69% · avg +16.3% | Barclays | $152 | Buy | +16.6% | Reiterated | 13.10.26on TipRanks 04:50 | +2.7%next day +1.4% | ↗ |
| Chris Dankert★★★★★★★★★★#791 · hits 71% · avg +16.4% | D.A. Davidson | — | Buy | — | Reiterated | 22.09.26on TipRanks 13:40 | −0.2%next day +3.0% · 5 days +3.8% | ↗ |
| Nigel Coe★★★★★★★★★★#1780 · hits 55% · avg +7.8% | Wolfe Research | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 15.09.26on TipRanks Sep 16 02:20 | +1.0%next day +0.9% · 5 days −1.1% | ↗ |
| AI xAi Industrial - DistributionxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $137 → $132−3.6% | Hold | +1.2% | Downgrade | 08.09.26on TipRanks 19:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Industrial - DistributionDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $138 → $131−5.1% | Hold | +0.5% | Downgrade | 08.09.26on TipRanks 19:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Industrial - DistributionOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $136 → $131−3.7% | Hold | +0.5% | Downgrade | 08.09.26on TipRanks 19:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Industrial - DistributionAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $126 → $127+0.8% | Hold | −2.6% | Reiterated | 08.09.26on TipRanks 19:05 | — | |
| AI Google Industrial - DistributionGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $138 → $134−2.9% | Buy | +2.8% | Reiterated | 08.09.26on TipRanks 19:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Industrial - DistributionPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $134 | Buy | +2.8% | Reiterated | 08.09.26on TipRanks 19:05 | — | |
| William Blunt★★★★★★★★★★#8745 · hits 0% · avg −1.1% | Rothschild & Co Redburn | $155 | Buy | +18.9% | Initiated | 13.07.26on TipRanks Jul 20 21:01 | +1.6%next day −0.3% · 5 days +1.1% | ↗ |
| Sam Darkatsh★★★★★★★★★★#2322 · hits 51% · avg +5.5% | Raymond James | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 02.07.26on TipRanks 09:30 | −0.3%next day −2.2% · 5 days −0.4% | ↗ |
| Kenneth Newman★★★★★★★★★★#548 · hits 75% · avg +18.9% | KeyBanc | $132 → $145+9.8% | Buy | +11.2% | Reiterated | 02.07.26on TipRanks 04:50 | −0.3%next day −2.2% · 5 days −0.4% | ↗ |
| Ryan Merkel★★★★★★★★★★#3685 · hits 50% · avg +4.0% | William Blair | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 01.07.26on TipRanks 09:46 | +3.8%next day −0.3% · 5 days −2.3% | ↗ |
| Unknown Analyst | Davidson Capital | $145 | Buy | +11.2% | Initiated | 16.06.26on TipRanks Jun 24 21:02 | +3.3%next day −0.5% · 5 days +1.4% | ↗ |
| Patrick Baumann★★★★★★★★★★#5103 · hits 62% · avg +7.1% | J.P. Morgan | $95.00 → $97.00+2.1% | Hold | −25.6% | Reiterated | 03.04.26on TipRanks Apr 4 08:05 | −0.1%next day 0.0% · 5 days +2.1% | ↗ |
| Unknown Analyst | Stephens | $91.55 → $90.00−1.7% | Hold | −31.0% | Reiterated | 02.04.26on TipRanks 08:15 | −1.4%next day −0.1% · 5 days +3.1% | ↗ |
| Stephen Volkmann★★★★★★★★★★#168 · hits 68% · avg +19.6% | Jefferies | $85.00 → $90.00+5.9% | Hold | −31.0% | Reiterated | 01.04.26on TipRanks 15:30 | −1.5%next day −1.4% · 5 days +2.3% | ↗ |
| David Manthey★★★★★★★★★★#293 · hits 66% · avg +15.0% | Robert W. Baird | $98.00 → $94.00−4.1% | Hold | −27.9% | Reiterated | 08.01.26on TipRanks 09:00 | +3.5%next day −0.1% · 5 days +3.3% | ↗ |
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Every rating the collector has kept for the last 12 months, including the earlier ones of the same analyst. Latest of each analyst
Best analysts covering MSC Industrial
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 13.10.26: target $152 at a price of $129 (+18.1%); now: $152 at $130 (+16.6%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend · top analysts
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Hold | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 22.10.26 (Q4 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $1.41 (from $1.34 to $1.45). Last quarter: $1.43.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $1.1B (from $1.1B to $1.1B). Last quarter: $1.0B.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Industrials
About MSC Industrial
- CEO: Martina McIsaac
- Employees: 7,181
- 515 Broadhollow Road, Melville, NY, 11747, US
- www.mscdirect.com
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., along with its affiliated entities, specializes in the distribution of industrial supplies, primarily focusing on metalworking, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. Its market reach spans the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The company's extensive catalog of MRO products encompasses a wide array of items, including cutting implements, precision measuring devices, specialized tooling components, various metalworking goods, fasteners, sheet and bar stock, raw materials, abrasive products, a diverse selection of machinery, hand, and power tools, essential safety and janitorial provisions, plumbing fixtures, materials handling equipment, power transmission parts, and electrical components. Offering approximately 1.9 million distinct stock-keeping units (SKUs), MSC Industrial Direct provides access to its offerings through multiple channels. These include traditional catalogs and brochures, comprehensive e-commerce platforms (such as its flagship website, mscdirect.com), advanced inventory management solutions for clients, and direct interaction via call centers and local branches. Its robust operational infrastructure features a distribution network comprising 28 branch offices, 11 customer fulfillment centers, and seven regional inventory centers. MSC serves a diverse clientele, ranging from independent machine shops and major Fortune 1000 manufacturing corporations to governmental agencies and manufacturers of all scales. Established in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Melville, New York.
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