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Msc Industrial Direct (MSM)
:MSM
MSM Analyst Ratings
Hold
1 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
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MSM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$96.00
▲(14.96% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$96.00 | Average Price Target$96.00 | Lowest Price Target$96.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
KeyBanc
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Hold
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Reiterated
10/24/25
J.P. Morgan
$93→$96
Buy
14.96%
Upside
Reiterated
10/24/25
William Blair
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Hold
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Reiterated
10/23/25
Cautious Optimism for MSC Industrial: Hold Rating Maintained Amid Turnaround Efforts and Leadership TransitionWe have cautious optimism on MSC’s turnaround story and would like to see another quarter or two of accelerating sales and improving incremental margins. A return to outgrowth of 400 basis points above IP would turn us into buyers. Meeting (or beating) first-quarter guidance for 4% sales growth is a key next step. We see prospects for further supplier price increases, particularly for tungsten carbides. For now, we maintain our Market Perform rating with end-markets broadly flat. CEO transition. MSC announced that current President and COO Martina McIsaac will be stepping into the CEO role on January 1, 2026. Current CEO Erik Gershwind will remain with the company as vice chair of the board of directors. This transition has been widely telegraphed, and we see the sharper focus on salesforce productivity and lowering the cost to serve as big positives.
Wolfe Research
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Hold
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Downgraded
10/08/25
Robert W. Baird
$95→$98
Hold
17.35%
Upside
Reiterated
08/21/25
Loop Capital Markets
$74→$84
Hold
0.59%
Upside
Reiterated
07/02/25
Raymond James
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Hold
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Reiterated
07/02/25
Stephens
$90
Hold
7.77%
Upside
Reiterated
07/02/25
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KeyBanc
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Hold
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Reiterated
10/24/25
J.P. Morgan
$93→$96
Buy
14.96%
Upside
Reiterated
10/24/25
William Blair
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Hold
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Reiterated
10/23/25
Cautious Optimism for MSC Industrial: Hold Rating Maintained Amid Turnaround Efforts and Leadership TransitionWe have cautious optimism on MSC’s turnaround story and would like to see another quarter or two of accelerating sales and improving incremental margins. A return to outgrowth of 400 basis points above IP would turn us into buyers. Meeting (or beating) first-quarter guidance for 4% sales growth is a key next step. We see prospects for further supplier price increases, particularly for tungsten carbides. For now, we maintain our Market Perform rating with end-markets broadly flat. CEO transition. MSC announced that current President and COO Martina McIsaac will be stepping into the CEO role on January 1, 2026. Current CEO Erik Gershwind will remain with the company as vice chair of the board of directors. This transition has been widely telegraphed, and we see the sharper focus on salesforce productivity and lowering the cost to serve as big positives.
Wolfe Research
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Hold
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Downgraded
10/08/25
Robert W. Baird
$95→$98
Hold
17.35%
Upside
Reiterated
08/21/25
Loop Capital Markets
$74→$84
Hold
0.59%
Upside
Reiterated
07/02/25
Raymond James
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Hold
―
Reiterated
07/02/25
Stephens
$90
Hold
7.77%
Upside
Reiterated
07/02/25
Best Analysts Covering MSC Industrial
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
2/2 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+2.20%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 months ago
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3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
2/2 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+6.15%
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1 Year
Success Rate
2/2 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+3.30%
reiterated a buy rating 2 months ago
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2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
2/2 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+3.30%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 months ago
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MSM Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Oct 25
Dec 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
6
6
5
6
3
Hold
6
8
8
12
6
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
12
14
13
18
9
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
MSM Financial Forecast
MSM Stock Forecast FAQ
What is MSM’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Msc Industrial Direct’s 12-month average price target is 96.00.
What is MSM’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Msc Industrial Direct has 14.96% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
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Is MSM a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Msc Industrial Direct has a consensus rating of Hold which is based on 1 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Msc Industrial Direct’s price target?
The average price target for Msc Industrial Direct is 96.00. This is based on 4 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $96.00 ,the lowest forecast is $96.00. The average price target represents 14.96% Increase from the current price of $83.51.
The highest analyst price target is $96.00 ,the lowest forecast is $96.00. The average price target represents 14.96% Increase from the current price of $83.51.
What do analysts say about Msc Industrial Direct?
Msc Industrial Direct’s analyst rating consensus is a Hold. This is based on the ratings of 4 Wall Streets Analysts.
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