MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) Stock Forecast
MSM analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.45 / 5 from 11 analysts
- Price target
- $134.25 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +3.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $1.39
- 52-week range
- $81.08 – $132.58
MSM analyst ratings
11 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MSM price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MSM earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Nov '26) | $1.24 | $1.14 | $1.34 | $0.99 | +25.3% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $4.61 | $4.30 | $4.70 | $3.76 | +22.7% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $5.53 | $5.10 | $5.83 | $4.61 | +19.8% | 11 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MSM revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Nov '26) | $1.04B | $1.03B | $1.06B | +7.9% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $3.99B | $3.90B | $4.01B | +5.9% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.27B | $4.10B | $4.36B | +7.0% | 10 |
MSM EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MSM revenue: reported and forecast
MSM EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Nov '26) | $1.21 | $1.21 | $1.21 | $1.21 | $1.24 | +2.4% | 4 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $4.60 | $4.60 | $4.60 | $4.60 | $4.61 | +0.2% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $5.45 | $5.45 | $5.45 | $5.45 | $5.53 | +1.5% | 7 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
MSM earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; MSM beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from MSM
11 analysts cover MSC Industrial Direct; their consensus rating is hold (3.45 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $134.25, 3.0% above the latest close of $130.38. Analysts expect earnings of $4.61 per share for FY2026, +22.7% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $5.53 per share on revenue of $4.3 billion. MSC Industrial Direct beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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MSM forecast FAQ
What is MSC Industrial Direct's price target?
The average analyst price target for MSC Industrial Direct is $134.25, 3.0% above the latest close of $130.38.
Is MSC Industrial Direct a buy, hold or sell?
Of 11 analysts covering MSC Industrial Direct, 3 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 6 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is MSC Industrial Direct's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.61 per share for FY2026 (range $4.30 to $4.70); for FY2027 the estimate is $5.53.
What is MSC Industrial Direct's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $4.0 billion, growth of 5.9%; for FY2027 it is $4.3 billion.
When does MSC Industrial Direct report earnings?
MSC Industrial Direct is expected to report results for the quarter ending August 31, 2026 on October 22, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.39.
Does MSC Industrial Direct usually beat earnings estimates?
MSC Industrial Direct reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.