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Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Nov 28 closing price
Price
$88.96
Change
-$0.38 (-0.43%)
Capitalization
4.96B

MSM stock forecast, quote, news & analysis

Founded in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct originally manufactured and sold cutting tools to metalworking shops in New York... Show more

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These past five trading days, the stock lost 0.00% with an average daily volume of 0 shares traded.The stock tracked a drawdown of 0% for this period. MSM showed earnings on October 23, 2025. You can read more about the earnings report here.
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a Summary for MSM with price predictions
Nov 28, 2025

MSM in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on November 25, 2025

MSM moved above its 50-day moving average on November 25, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 53 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for MSM just turned positive on November 21, 2025. Looking at past instances where MSM's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 47 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where MSM advanced for three days, in of 327 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator entered the overbought zone. Expect a price pull-back in the foreseeable future.

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on November 26, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on MSM as a result. In of 84 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where MSM declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

MSM broke above its upper Bollinger Band on November 12, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

The Aroon Indicator for MSM entered a downward trend on November 07, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.575) is normal, around the industry mean (3.893). P/E Ratio (24.919) is within average values for comparable stocks, (37.066). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.201) is also within normal values, averaging (2.060). Dividend Yield (0.038) settles around the average of (0.039) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.319) is also within normal values, averaging (1.465).

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 70, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. MSM’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

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published Dividends

MSM paid dividends on November 26, 2025

MSC Industrial Direct Co MSM Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.87 per share was paid with a record date of November 26, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of November 12, 2025. Read more...
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published Highlights

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Fastenal Co (NASDAQ:FAST).

Industry description

Electronics distributors are companies that are involved in distribution of one or more of the following: electronic components, computer products/ peripherals and software products & services. Several electronics distributors are also becoming the point of contact for technical/pre- & post-sale support in many cases, in an attempt to bolster their position in the market. Tariffs and/or cross-border trade barriers are some of the potential threats to the electronics supply chain, but that could also potentially lead to re-directing to markets where tariffs/restrictions are lower depending on demand. The industry is also vulnerable in the event of economic slowdowns. Arrow Electronics, Inc., SYNNEX Corporation and Versum Materials, Inc. are some of the major electronics distributors in the U.S.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Electronics Distributors Industry is 7.72B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 23.01K to 50.51B. FERG holds the highest valuation in this group at 50.51B. The lowest valued company is OMPS at 23.01K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Electronics Distributors Industry was 4%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -5%, and the average quarterly price growth was 7%. WXM experienced the highest price growth at 22%, while TXRP experienced the biggest fall at -2%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Electronics Distributors Industry was -66%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -89% and the average quarterly volume growth was -61%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 49
P/E Growth Rating: 51
Price Growth Rating: 59
SMR Rating: 63
Profit Risk Rating: 69
Seasonality Score: 9 (-100 ... +100)
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a company which markets tools and industrial products

Industry ElectronicsDistributors

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Industry
Wholesale Distributors
Address
515 Broadhollow Road
Phone
+1 516 812-2000
Employees
6994
Web
https://www.mscdirect.com