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MSC Industrial Direct - MSM Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $133.22
  • Forecasted Upside: 10.20%
  • Number of Analysts: 10
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 7 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$120.89 As of 10/30/2026 04:59 PM ET
▼ -2.03 (-1.65%)

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Analyst Price Target for MSM

Analyst Price Target is $133.22
▲ +10.20% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 10 analysts offering 12 month price targets for MSC Industrial Direct in the last 3 months. The average price target is $133.22, with a high forecast of $159.00 and a low forecast of $95.00. The average price target represents a 10.20% upside from the last price of $120.89.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 10 investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in MSC Industrial Direct. This rating has held steady since June 2026, when it changed from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/8/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/6/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/2/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/3/2026
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/1/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/30/2026
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/30/2026

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
10/28/2026Weiss RatingsDowngradeBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B-)
10/26/2026BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$152.00 ➝ $159.00
10/23/2026Robert W. BairdSet Target$130.00
10/23/2026Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$130.00 ➝ $135.00
10/23/2026Zacks ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/23/2026KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$145.00 ➝ $140.00
10/23/2026StephensUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$130.00 ➝ $135.00
10/13/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
10/13/2026DA DavidsonSet Target$155.00
10/13/2026BarclaysInitiated CoverageOverweight$152.00
10/13/2026BarclaysInitiated CoverageOverweight$152.00
9/28/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
9/15/2026Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoveragePeer Perform
9/11/2026Weiss RatingsDowngradeBuy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
8/31/2026Zacks ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/13/2026Rothschild & Co RedburnInitiated CoverageBuy$155.00
7/13/2026Rothschild & Co RedburnInitiated CoverageBuy$155.00
7/7/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
7/2/2026Zacks ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/2/2026DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$145.00 ➝ $150.00
7/1/2026Jefferies Financial GroupSet Target$130.00
7/1/2026KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$132.00 ➝ $145.00
6/23/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeHold (C) ➝ Hold (C+)
6/16/2026DA DavidsonInitiated CoverageBuy$145.00
6/2/2026KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$117.00 ➝ $120.00
4/27/2026Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
4/27/2026KeyCorpUpgradeSector Weight ➝ Overweight$117.00
2/6/2026iA FinancialSet Target$95.00
2/6/2026JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$95.00
1/28/2026Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
1/8/2026Robert W. BairdSet Target$94.00
1/8/2026KeyCorpReiterated RatingSector Weight ➝ Sector Weight
1/8/2026Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$85.00
12/3/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
11/4/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/31/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
10/24/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$93.00 ➝ $96.00
10/15/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$89.00 ➝ $93.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
10/8/2025Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
9/5/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/2/2025Loop CapitalBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$74.00 ➝ $84.00
7/2/2025Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$84.00 ➝ $95.00
7/2/2025StephensBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$85.00 ➝ $90.00
5/27/2025iA FinancialSet Target$89.00
5/27/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$73.00 ➝ $89.00
4/6/2025Wolfe ResearchUpgradeStrong-Buy
4/4/2025Loop CapitalLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$83.00 ➝ $74.00
4/4/2025Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$90.00 ➝ $84.00
1/16/2025Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageOutperform$95.00
12/4/2024StephensDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$85.00 ➝ $85.00
10/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$87.00 ➝ $73.00
10/16/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$84.00 ➝ $91.00
7/3/2024Loop CapitalLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$80.00 ➝ $75.00
7/3/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$81.00 ➝ $80.00
6/17/2024Loop CapitalDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$80.00
6/17/2024KeyCorpDowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
6/14/2024StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00 ➝ $110.00
6/14/2024Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$95.00 ➝ $84.00
5/29/2024Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$112.00 ➝ $95.00
4/1/2024StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00
1/10/2024KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$105.00 ➝ $102.00
10/9/2023Loop CapitalUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$96.00 ➝ $124.00
6/30/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$86.00 ➝ $89.00
6/30/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$104.00 ➝ $110.00
4/21/2023KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$97.00 ➝ $105.00
4/5/2023KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$93.00 ➝ $97.00
4/5/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$80.00 ➝ $86.00
4/5/2023StephensReiterated RatingOverweight$100.00
4/5/2023Loop CapitalBoost TargetHold$82.00 ➝ $89.00
4/5/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$95.00 ➝ $104.00
1/6/2023Robert W. BairdBoost Target$92.00 ➝ $95.00
10/17/2022Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingHold$84.00
10/14/2022KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$100.00 ➝ $93.00
7/4/2022StephensLower Target$100.00
6/30/2022Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform$105.00 ➝ $100.00
6/29/2022William BlairDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
3/31/2022Loop CapitalBoost Target$88.00 ➝ $93.00
3/31/2022KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$91.00 ➝ $100.00
3/31/2022Robert W. BairdBoost Target$103.00 ➝ $105.00
(Data available from 10/31/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.58 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 11 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
4/4/2026
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
5/4/2026
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  • 3 positive mentions
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  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/3/2026
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
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7/3/2026
  • 1 very positive mentions
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8/2/2026
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9/1/2026
  • 1 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
10/1/2026
  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 26 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/31/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 26 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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MSC Industrial Direct logo
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company's MRO products include cutting tools, measuring instruments, tooling components, metalworking products, fasteners, flat stock products, raw materials, abrasives, machinery hand and power tools, safety and janitorial supplies, plumbing supplies, materials handling products, power transmission components, and electrical supplies. It offers stock-keeping units through its catalogs and brochures; e-commerce channels, including its website, mscdirect.com; inventory management solutions; and customer care centers, customer fulfillment centers, regional inventory centers, and warehouses. The company serves individual machine shops, manufacturing companies, and government agencies. MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.
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Today's Range

Now: $120.89
Low: $120.62
High: $123.24

50 Day Range

MA: $123.17
Low: $112.38
High: $132.68

52 Week Range

Now: $120.89
Low: $78.80
High: $133.95

Volume

741,959 shs

Average Volume

1,047,143 shs

Market Capitalization

$6.75 billion

P/E Ratio

30.37

Dividend Yield

2.83%

Beta

0.82

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of MSC Industrial Direct?

The following Wall Street analysts have issued reports on MSC Industrial Direct in the last year: Barclays PLC, DA Davidson, iA Financial Co. Inc., Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Robert W. Baird, Rothschild & Co Redburn, Stephens, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, Wolfe Research, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for MSC Industrial Direct?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for MSC Industrial Direct in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $133.22, suggesting a possible upside of 10.2%. Barclays PLC has the highest price target set, predicting MSM will reach $159.00 in the next twelve months. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $95.00 for MSC Industrial Direct in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for MSC Industrial Direct?

MSC Industrial Direct currently has 2 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with MSC Industrial Direct?

Other companies that are similar to MSC Industrial Direct include Fastenal, Lincoln Electric, Applied Industrial Technologies, Donaldson and Dover. Learn More about companies similar to MSC Industrial Direct.

How do I contact MSC Industrial Direct's investor relations team?

MSC Industrial Direct's physical mailing address is 515 Broadhollow Road, Melville, NY, 11747. The industrial products company's listed phone number is (516) 812-2000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for MSC Industrial Direct is www.mscdirect.com. Learn More about contacing MSC Industrial Direct investor relations.