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MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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MSM Stock Forecast

MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) stock forecast, based on 29 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $145.13, with a high of $159.00 and a low of $130.00. This represents a 22.25% increase from the last price of $118.72.

$80 $96 $112 $128 $144 $160 High: $159 Avg: $145.13 Low: $130 Last Closed Price: $118.72

MSM Stock Rating

MSC Industrial Direct stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 29 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 12 Buy (41.38%), 17 Hold (58.62%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 29 17 12 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

MSM Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockMSC Industrial Direct22.25%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts7717
Avg Price Target$143.71$143.71$131.88
Last Closing Price$118.72$118.72$118.72
Upside/Downside21.05%21.05%11.08%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 26-361-10
Sep, 26-361-10
Aug, 26-361-10
Jul, 26-261-9
Jun, 26-161-8
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 26, 2026Barclays$159.00$113.8639.65%33.93%
Oct 23, 2026Ken NewmanKeyBanc$140.00$115.9320.76%17.92%
Oct 23, 2026Robert W. Baird$130.00$112.4315.63%9.50%
Oct 23, 2026Tommy MollStephens$135.00$112.4320.07%13.71%
Oct 23, 2026Stephen VolkmannJefferies$135.00$112.4320.07%13.71%
Oct 13, 2026Chris DankertD.A. Davidson$155.00$130.4718.80%30.56%
Oct 13, 2026Guy HardwickIndustrial Alliance Securities$152.00$128.6718.13%28.03%
Jul 13, 2026Redburn Partners$155.00$123.0226.00%30.56%
Jul 02, 2026D.A. Davidson$150.00$123.3421.62%26.35%
Jul 01, 2026Jefferies$130.00$123.345.40%9.50%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 26, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 23, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 23, 2026StephensHoldOverweightupgrade
Oct 23, 2026JefferiesHoldBuyupgrade
Oct 13, 2026BarclaysOverweightinitialise
Jul 01, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Jun 02, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Apr 27, 2026KeyBancSector WeightOverweightupgrade
Jan 08, 2026KeyBancSector WeightSector Weighthold
Jan 08, 2026JefferiesHoldHoldhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 27
Aug 22Aug 23Aug 24Aug 25Aug 26Aug 27
Reported$6.09$6.14$4.60$3.57$3.99-
Avg Forecast$5.46$6.29$4.84$3.57$4.06$4.68
High Forecast$6.56$6.43$4.86$3.80$4.51$5.22
Low Forecast$4.36$6.16$4.80$3.32$3.77$4.16
Surprise %11.54%-2.38%-4.96%--1.72%-

Revenue Forecast

$3B $3B $3B $4B $4B $5B Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 27
Aug 22Aug 23Aug 24Aug 25Aug 26Aug 27
Reported$3.69B$4.01B$3.82B$3.77B$4.01B-
Avg Forecast$3.68B$3.98B$3.83B$3.77B$3.94B$4.16B
High Forecast$4.41B$3.99B$3.89B$3.82B$4.01B$4.16B
Low Forecast$2.94B$3.92B$3.82B$3.72B$3.86B$4.15B
Surprise %0.36%0.73%-0.19%0.11%1.81%-

Net Income Forecast

$150M $200M $250M $300M $350M $400M Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 27
Aug 22Aug 23Aug 24Aug 25Aug 26Aug 27
Reported$339.79M$343.23M$258.59M$199.33M$222.59M-
Avg Forecast$303.13M$331.27M$272.41M$191.28M$223.01M$264.12M
High Forecast$363.75M$397.52M$274.11M$214.47M$254.77M$294.74M
Low Forecast$242.50M$265.02M$270.72M$187.38M$212.88M$235.01M
Surprise %12.09%3.61%-5.07%4.20%-0.19%-

MSM Forecast FAQ

Is MSC Industrial Direct stock a buy?

MSC Industrial Direct stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 29 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 12 Buy, 17 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that MSC Industrial Direct is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is MSC Industrial Direct's price target?

MSC Industrial Direct's price target, set by 29 Wall Street analysts, averages $145.13 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $130 at the low end to $159 at the high end, suggesting a potential 22.25% change from the previous closing price of $118.72.

How does MSC Industrial Direct stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

MSC Industrial Direct's stock forecast shows a 22.25% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for MSC Industrial Direct over the past three months?

  • October 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 30.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 10.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 30.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 10.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 30.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 10.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is MSC Industrial Direct’s EPS forecast?

MSC Industrial Direct's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in August 2027 is $4.68, marking a 17.29% increase from the reported $3.99 in 2026..

What is MSC Industrial Direct’s revenue forecast?

MSC Industrial Direct's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in August 2027 is $4.16B, reflecting a 3.63% increase from the reported $4.01B in 2026.

What is MSC Industrial Direct’s net income forecast?

MSC Industrial Direct's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in August 2027 stands at $264.12M, representing an 18.66% increase from the reported $222.59M in 2026.