MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM)
NYSE: MSM · Real-Time Price · USD
121.02
-1.90 (-1.55%)
Oct 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
MSC Industrial Direct Co. Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 11 analysts polled by S&P Global, MSC Industrial Direct Co. stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $134.63. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 11.25% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $73 (-39.68%) and the highest is $159 (+31.38%).
Price Target: $134.63 (+11.25%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for MSC Industrial Direct Co. stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 | Oct '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hold | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert W. Baird | Robert W. Baird | Hold Maintains $140 → $130 | Hold | Maintains | $140 → $130 | +7.42% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Stephens | Stephens | Buy Upgrades $130 | Buy | Upgrades | $130 | +7.42% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | KeyBanc | Buy Reiterates $140 | Buy | Reiterates | $140 | +15.68% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $152 | Buy | Maintains | $152 | +25.60% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Jefferies | Buy Upgrades $130 → $135 | Buy | Upgrades | $130 → $135 | +11.55% | Oct 23, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
4.33B
from 4.01B
Increased by 8.04%
Revenue Next Year
4.59B
from 4.33B
Increased by 5.94%
EPS This Year
5.60
from 4.69
Increased by 19.35%
EPS Next Year
6.57
from 5.60
Increased by 17.29%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.