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MSM
Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Nov 19 closing price
Price
$84.76
Change
-$0.34 (-0.40%)
Capitalization
4.73B

MSM MSC Industrial Direct Co Forecast, Technical & Fundamental 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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a Summary for MSM with price predictions
Nov 19, 2025

MSM sees MACD Histogram crosses below signal line

MSM saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on November 19, 2025. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 47 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on November 18, 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 .

MSM moved below its 50-day moving average on November 14, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

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.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where MSM's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 26 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where MSM advanced for three days, in of 326 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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 slightly undervalued 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 (3.406) is normal, around the industry mean (3.756). P/E Ratio (23.742) is within average values for comparable stocks, (36.254). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.097) is also within normal values, averaging (1.963). Dividend Yield (0.040) settles around the average of (0.040) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.257) is also within normal values, averaging (1.417).

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 72, placing this stock slightly better than average.

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 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 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 Earnings

MSM is expected to report earnings to fall 13.36% to 94 cents per share on January 14

MSC Industrial Direct Co MSM Stock Earnings Reports
Q4'25
Est.
$0.94
Q3'25
Beat
by $0.08
Q2'25
Beat
by $0.05
Q1'25
Beat
by $0.04
Q4'24
Missed
by $0.12
The last earnings report on October 23 showed earnings per share of $1.09, beating the estimate of $1.01. With 568.86K shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 4.73B.
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published Dividends

MSM is expected to pay dividends on November 26, 2025

MSC Industrial Direct Co MSM Stock Dividends
A dividend of $0.87 per share will be paid with a record date of November 26, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of November 12, 2025. The last dividend of $0.85 was paid on July 23. Read more...
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published General Information

General Information

a company which markets tools and industrial products

Industry ElectronicsDistributors

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

Correlation & Price change

A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, MSM has been closely correlated with FAST. These tickers have moved in lockstep 70% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is a high statistical probability that if MSM jumps, then FAST could also see price increases.

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1Y
5Y
Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To MSM
1D Price
Change %
MSM100%
-0.40%
FAST - MSM
70%
Closely correlated
-1.00%
AIT - MSM
67%
Closely correlated
+0.49%
GWW - MSM
66%
Closely correlated
+0.48%
DSGR - MSM
60%
Loosely correlated
+0.87%
SITE - MSM
59%
Loosely correlated
-0.77%
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Correlation & Price change

1D
1W
1M
1Q
6M
1Y
5Y
Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To MSM
1D Price
Change %
MSM100%
-0.40%
MSM
(2 stocks)
77%
Closely correlated
+0.04%
Electronics Distributors
(41 stocks)
77%
Closely correlated
-0.98%