MSC Industrial Direct Past Earnings Performance
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MSC Industrial Direct has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 6.1%, while the Trade Distributors industry saw earnings growing at 23% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 5.1% per year. MSC Industrial Direct's return on equity is 18.3%, and it has net margins of 6.8%.
Key information
6.1%
Earnings growth rate
5.7%
EPS growth rate
| Trade Distributors Industry Growth | 23.4% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.1% |
| Return on equity | 18.3% |
| Net Margin | 6.8% |
| Next Earnings Update | 08 Jan 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Returns On Capital At MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Have Hit The Brakes
Dec 25
What Is MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:MSM) Share Price Doing?
Dec 02MSC Industrial Direct's (NYSE:MSM) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.85
Oct 28MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.85
Oct 14MSC Industrial: Adjusting To A New Market Reality
Oct 06Are Investors Undervaluing MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) By 45%?
Sep 30Is MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Using Too Much Debt?
Sep 17Sentiment Still Eluding MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM)
Sep 01At US$88.95, Is It Time To Put MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) On Your Watch List?
Aug 01Weakening Manufacturing Activity Is Hitting MSC Industrial Hard
Jul 16MSC Industrial Direct's (NYSE:MSM) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Jun 18MSC Industrial Direct: A Mediocre MRO Play
Jun 14MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:MSM) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 77% Above Its Share Price
Jun 04Earnings Tell The Story For MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM)
May 22MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
May 03Is It Time To Consider Buying MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM)?
Apr 17Return Trends At MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Aren't Appealing
Mar 11MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Feb 01MSC Industrial Direct's (NYSE:MSM) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear
Jan 17MSC Industrial: Muted Revenue With No Significant Growth Potential
Jan 12MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Just Missed EPS By 5.7%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Jan 12MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) Shares Could Be 35% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jan 09MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:MSM) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
Dec 26Is Now The Time To Look At Buying MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM)?
Dec 13Return Trends At MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Aren't Appealing
Nov 30Is MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Using Too Much Debt?
Nov 02MSC Industrial Outperforming An Increasingly Challenging Market
Oct 27Is MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) Worth US$99.5 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
Oct 05MSC Industrial: MRO Play Getting Back On Its Feet
Sep 13Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM)?
Sep 06Do MSC Industrial Direct's (NYSE:MSM) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Aug 18Here's What To Make Of MSC Industrial Direct's (NYSE:MSM) Decelerating Rates Of Return
Aug 05Is MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) A Risky Investment?
Jul 06MSC Industrial - Slowing End-Markets, But Promising Strategic Opportunities
Jun 30When Should You Buy MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM)?
May 23Here's Why We Think MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Is Well Worth Watching
May 10Return Trends At MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Aren't Appealing
Apr 23Is MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Using Too Much Debt?
Mar 25Should You Investigate MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) At US$84.35?
Feb 22MSC Industrial's Special Committee Needs To Stand Up For Its Shareholders
Feb 07Should You Be Adding MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) To Your Watchlist Today?
Feb 07MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Might Become A Compounding Machine
Jan 23MSC Industrial: Good Growth Prospects At An Attractive Valuation
Jan 17MSC Industrial acquires two Ohio-based metalworking businesses
Jan 11MSC Industrial Direct Q1 2023 Earnings Preview
Jan 04Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How MSC Industrial Direct makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 24 | 3,821 | 259 | 1,167 | 0 |
| 01 Jun 24 | 3,904 | 291 | 1,170 | 0 |
| 02 Mar 24 | 3,979 | 314 | 1,172 | 0 |
| 02 Dec 23 | 4,006 | 331 | 1,162 | 0 |
| 02 Sep 23 | 4,009 | 343 | 1,151 | 0 |
| 03 Jun 23 | 3,996 | 360 | 1,142 | 0 |
| 04 Mar 23 | 3,900 | 364 | 1,122 | 0 |
| 03 Dec 22 | 3,801 | 355 | 1,107 | 0 |
| 03 Sep 22 | 3,692 | 340 | 1,084 | 0 |
| 28 May 22 | 3,501 | 302 | 1,047 | 0 |
| 26 Feb 22 | 3,408 | 296 | 1,033 | 0 |
| 27 Nov 21 | 3,320 | 245 | 1,012 | 0 |
| 28 Aug 21 | 3,243 | 217 | 994 | 0 |
| 29 May 21 | 3,160 | 203 | 968 | 0 |
| 27 Feb 21 | 3,129 | 187 | 954 | 0 |
| 28 Nov 20 | 3,141 | 224 | 960 | 0 |
| 29 Aug 20 | 3,192 | 251 | 976 | 0 |
| 30 May 20 | 3,287 | 265 | 915 | 0 |
| 29 Feb 20 | 3,319 | 267 | 931 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 19 | 3,356 | 280 | 935 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 19 | 3,364 | 289 | 1,025 | 0 |
| 01 Jun 19 | 3,359 | 295 | 993 | 0 |
| 02 Mar 19 | 3,321 | 295 | 978 | 0 |
| 01 Dec 18 | 3,267 | 344 | 961 | 0 |
| 01 Sep 18 | 3,204 | 329 | 965 | 0 |
| 02 Jun 18 | 3,120 | 316 | 952 | 0 |
| 03 Mar 18 | 3,035 | 300 | 936 | 0 |
| 02 Dec 17 | 2,970 | 236 | 925 | 0 |
| 02 Sep 17 | 2,888 | 231 | 907 | 0 |
| 03 Jun 17 | 2,879 | 232 | 909 | 0 |
| 04 Mar 17 | 2,863 | 234 | 902 | 0 |
| 03 Dec 16 | 2,843 | 230 | 902 | 0 |
| 03 Sep 16 | 2,864 | 230 | 913 | 0 |
| 28 May 16 | 2,846 | 228 | 905 | 0 |
| 27 Feb 16 | 2,864 | 226 | 918 | 0 |
| 28 Nov 15 | 2,886 | 229 | 928 | 0 |
| 29 Aug 15 | 2,910 | 230 | 933 | 0 |
| 30 May 15 | 2,910 | 233 | 933 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 15 | 2,885 | 234 | 925 | 0 |
| 29 Nov 14 | 2,840 | 232 | 901 | 0 |
| 30 Aug 14 | 2,787 | 234 | 886 | 0 |
| 31 May 14 | 2,734 | 228 | 865 | 0 |
| 01 Mar 14 | 2,651 | 226 | 821 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: MSM has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: MSM's current net profit margins (6.8%) are lower than last year (8.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: MSM's earnings have grown by 6.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: MSM's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: MSM had negative earnings growth (-24.7%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Trade Distributors industry average (-5.4%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: MSM's Return on Equity (18.3%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/29 04:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/27 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/08/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/08/31 |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is covered by 29 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Manthey | Baird |
| Scott Davis | Barclays |
| Scott Graham | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |