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MSC Industrial Direct - MSM Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $96.17
  • Forecasted Upside: -2.83%
  • Number of Analysts: 6
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$98.97 As of 09/28/2023 01:45 PM ET
▲ +1.9 (1.96%)

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Analyst Price Target for MSM

Analyst Price Target is $96.17
▼ -2.83% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 6 analysts offering 12 month price targets for MSC Industrial Direct in the last 3 months. The average price target is $96.17, with a high forecast of $110.00 and a low forecast of $84.00. The average price target represents a -2.83% upside from the last price of $98.97.

This chart shows the closing price for MSM for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 6 investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in MSC Industrial Direct. This Moderate Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/5/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
7/4/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/2/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/31/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/31/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/29/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/28/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/27/2023

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
6/30/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$86.00 ➝ $89.00Low
6/30/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$104.00 ➝ $110.00Low
4/21/2023KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$97.00 ➝ $105.00Low
4/5/2023KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$93.00 ➝ $97.00Low
4/5/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$80.00 ➝ $86.00Low
4/5/2023StephensReiterated RatingOverweight$100.00Low
4/5/2023Loop CapitalBoost TargetHold$82.00 ➝ $89.00Low
4/5/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$95.00 ➝ $104.00Low
1/6/2023Robert W. BairdBoost Target$92.00 ➝ $95.00Low
10/17/2022Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingHold$84.00Low
10/14/2022KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$100.00 ➝ $93.00Low
7/4/2022StephensLower Target$100.00N/A
6/30/2022Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform$105.00 ➝ $100.00Low
6/29/2022William BlairDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformLow
3/31/2022Loop CapitalBoost Target$88.00 ➝ $93.00Low
3/31/2022KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$91.00 ➝ $100.00Low
3/31/2022Robert W. BairdBoost Target$103.00 ➝ $105.00Low
10/21/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$98.00 ➝ $101.00High
9/27/2021KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$102.00 ➝ $91.00High
8/3/2021Loop CapitalInitiated CoverageHold$92.00Medium
7/15/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$96.00 ➝ $98.00Low
7/8/2021StephensUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$115.00Medium
7/2/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$94.00 ➝ $96.00Medium
5/3/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$96.00 ➝ $102.00High
4/14/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$105.00Low
4/13/2021William BlairUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ OutperformN/A
4/13/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$89.00 ➝ $94.00Low
4/8/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$90.00 ➝ $105.00Low
4/7/2021William BlairUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ OutperformHigh
4/5/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$90.00 ➝ $89.00Low
1/7/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$80.00 ➝ $90.00N/A
12/16/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$75.00 ➝ $92.00Low
12/14/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$80.00High
11/23/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$82.00 ➝ $96.00Medium
11/13/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$72.00 ➝ $75.00Low
10/28/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetUnderweight$60.00 ➝ $65.00High
10/28/2020Raymond JamesUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market PerformMedium
10/15/2020StephensInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$70.00Low
10/7/2020Raymond JamesReiterated RatingSellHigh
9/11/2020Raymond JamesReiterated RatingSellLow
7/9/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$50.00 ➝ $60.00High
7/9/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$79.00 ➝ $76.00High
7/1/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageHold$79.00Medium
6/23/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$64.00 ➝ $74.00Medium
6/11/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$75.00 ➝ $82.00High
5/20/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$68.00 ➝ $75.00Medium
4/13/2020StephensLower TargetEqual Weight$78.00 ➝ $66.00Medium
4/9/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$54.00 ➝ $58.00Low
4/9/2020Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$62.00 ➝ $70.00Medium
3/27/2020Robert W. BairdUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$62.00Medium
2/26/2020Buckingham ResearchLower TargetNeutral$75.00 ➝ $72.00Medium
11/7/2019Raymond JamesDowngradeMarket Perform ➝ UnderperformLow
10/25/2019Wells Fargo & CompanySet TargetSell$60.00Low
10/25/2019StephensSet TargetHold$76.00N/A
10/22/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Underperform$62.00High
10/10/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$78.00 ➝ $79.00Low
10/8/2019Buckingham ResearchLower TargetNeutral$70.00 ➝ $69.00Low
9/23/2019Wells Fargo & CompanySet TargetHold$65.00Low
9/12/2019Raymond JamesDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformHigh
7/12/2019Northcoast ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$89.00 ➝ $74.00Medium
7/11/2019Wells Fargo & CompanySet TargetMarket Perform$80.00 ➝ $70.00Low
7/11/2019Buckingham ResearchLower TargetNeutral$77.00 ➝ $70.00Low
7/11/2019Raymond JamesLower TargetOutperform$90.00 ➝ $80.00Low
7/8/2019StephensSet TargetHold$82.00Low
7/1/2019Buckingham ResearchSet TargetHold$77.00Low
6/10/2019Gordon HaskettDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$72.02Low
5/7/2019William BlairDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformHigh
4/11/2019Buckingham ResearchSet TargetHold$81.00Low
4/11/2019Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral$88.00 ➝ $84.00Low
4/11/2019Northcoast ResearchReiterated RatingBuyLow
4/11/2019BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform$90.00 ➝ $86.00Low
4/11/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetMarket Perform$85.00 ➝ $80.00High
4/8/2019Buckingham ResearchBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$83.00 ➝ $84.00Low
2/8/2019StephensDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$92.00Medium
1/10/2019Buckingham ResearchSet TargetHold$83.00Low
1/7/2019Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$92.00Low
12/21/2018Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$87.00 ➝ $85.00High
10/12/2018Gordon HaskettInitiated CoverageBuyLow
10/12/2018Buckingham ResearchInitiated CoverageNeutral$89.00Low
(Data available from 9/28/2018 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.30 (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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  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/2/2023
  • 13 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
4/1/2023
  • 17 very positive mentions
  • 17 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/1/2023
  • 15 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/31/2023
  • 16 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/30/2023
  • 13 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/30/2023
  • 6 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
8/29/2023
  • 11 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/28/2023

Current Sentiment

  • 11 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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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, and the United Kingdom. Its 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. The company offers approximately 2.1 million 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. It operates through a distribution network of 6 customer fulfilment centers, 10 regional inventory centers, and 38 warehouses. The company serves individual machine shops, Fortune 1000 manufacturing companies, and government agencies, as well as manufacturers of various sizes. MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.
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Today's Range

Now: $98.97
Low: $97.10
High: $98.97

50 Day Range

MA: $99.17
Low: $94.72
High: $102.88

52 Week Range

Now: $98.97
Low: $72.75
High: $103.95

Volume

107,505 shs

Average Volume

383,572 shs

Market Capitalization

$5.55 billion

P/E Ratio

15.44

Dividend Yield

3.31%

Beta

1.03

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: Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Loop Capital, Robert W. Baird, Stephens, and StockNews.com.
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What is the current price target for MSC Industrial Direct?

6 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for MSC Industrial Direct in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $96.17, suggesting a possible downside of 2.8%. Robert W. Baird has the highest price target set, predicting MSM will reach $110.00 in the next twelve months. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $84.00 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 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings 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 ADT, Atkore, Sonoco Products, Timken and Flowserve. 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 75 MAXESS 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.