MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE: MSC) Stock Update and Earnings Forecast

• Loop Capital Markets maintains a "Hold" rating for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE: MSC) with a current stock price of $3.37.

• Analysts predict a decrease in earnings per share to $1.03 from $1.33 in the same quarter last year, indicating challenges in the industrial supply sector.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE: MSC) is a leading distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. The company serves a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, government, and healthcare. MSC competes with other industrial supply companies like Grainger and Fastenal. On June 27, 2025, Loop Capital Markets maintained its "Hold" rating for MSC, with the stock priced at $3.37 at the time.

As MSC prepares to release its third-quarter earnings on July 1, analysts expect earnings of $1.03 per share, down from $1.33 per share in the same period last year. This anticipated decline in earnings reflects ongoing challenges in the industrial supply sector. Despite these challenges, MSC's stock has shown resilience, with a recent 3.5% increase, closing at $84.77 on Thursday.

The company is expected to report quarterly revenue of $969 million, slightly down from $979 million a year earlier. This follows a 4.7% year-over-year decline in second-quarter net sales, which totaled $891.7 million, falling short of the consensus estimate of $899.54 million. Despite these revenue challenges, MSC's stock has experienced a notable increase of approximately 9.78%, with a change of $0.30.

MSC's stock has seen significant fluctuations over the past year, with a low of $2.30 and a high of $9.30. The stock's current price of $3.37 reflects its recent upward trend, reaching a high of $3.37 today. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $162.26 million, with a trading volume of 8,412 shares.