MSC Industrial Earnings Estimate

MSM Stock  USD 87.46  0.29  0.33%   
The next projected EPS of MSC Industrial is estimated to be 0.9846 with future projections ranging from a low of 0.9125 to a high of 1.0375. MSC Industrial's most recent 12-month trailing earnings per share (EPS TTM) is at 3.54. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for MSC Industrial Direct is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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MSC Industrial is projected to generate 0.9846 in earnings per share on the 31st of August 2026. MSC Industrial earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected MSC Industrial Direct EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on MSC Industrial's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as MSC Industrial, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm. By analyzing MSC Industrial's earnings estimates, investors can diagnose different trends across MSC Industrial's analyst sentiment over time as well as compare current estimates against different timeframes. At this time, MSC Industrial's Pretax Profit Margin is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 19th of July 2025, Operating Profit Margin is likely to grow to 0.14, while Gross Profit is likely to drop about 965.3 M. Check out Correlation Analysis to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in MSC Industrial Direct. Also, note that the market value of any company could be closely tied with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in state.

MSC Industrial Earnings Estimation Breakdown

The calculation of MSC Industrial's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of MSC Industrial is estimated to be 0.9846 with the future projection ranging from a low of 0.9125 to a high of 1.0375. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for MSC Industrial Direct is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
Last Reported EPS
0.0
0.91
Lowest
Expected EPS
0.9846
1.04
Highest

MSC Industrial Earnings Projection Consensus

Suppose the current estimates of MSC Industrial's value are higher than the current market price of the MSC Industrial stock. In this case, investors may conclude that MSC Industrial is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and MSC Industrial's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 31st of August 2026Current EPS (TTM)
1193.03%
0.0
0.9846
3.54

MSC Industrial Earnings History

Earnings estimate consensus by MSC Industrial Direct analysts from Wall Street is used by the market to judge MSC Industrial's stock performance. Investors also use these earnings estimates to evaluate and project the stock performance into the future in order to make their investment decisions. However, we recommend analyzing not only MSC Industrial's upcoming profit reports and earnings-per-share forecasts but also comparing them to our different valuation methods.

MSC Industrial Quarterly Gross Profit

397.74 Million

At this time, MSC Industrial's Retained Earnings are very stable compared to the past year. As of the 19th of July 2025, Retained Earnings Total Equity is likely to grow to about 789.5 M, while Earnings Yield is likely to drop 0.04. As of the 19th of July 2025, Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to drop to about 50.5 M. In addition to that, Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is likely to drop to about 209.5 M.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of MSC Industrial's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
86.0987.7889.47
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
78.7193.1194.80
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
81.9083.6085.29
Details
11 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
74.7582.1491.18
Details
Note that many institutional investors and large investment bankers can move markets due to the volume of MSC assets they manage. They also follow analysts to some degree and often drive overall investor sentiments towards MSC Industrial. With so many stockholders watching consensus numbers, the difference between actual and projected earnings is one of the most critical factors driving MSC Industrial's stock price in the short term.

MSC Industrial Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

Actual Earning per Share of MSC Industrial refers to what the company shows during its earnings calls or quarterly reports. The Expected EPS is what analysts covering MSC Industrial Direct predict the company's earnings will be in the future. The higher the earnings per share of MSC Industrial, the better is its profitability. While calculating the Earning per Share, we use the weighted ratio, as the number of shares outstanding can change over time.

MSC Industrial Estimated Months Earnings per Share

For an investor who is primarily interested in generating an income out of investing in entities such as MSC Industrial, the EPS ratio can tell if the company is intending to increase its current dividend. Although EPS is an essential tool for investors, it should not be used in isolation. EPS of MSC Industrial should always be considered in relation to other companies to make a more educated investment decision.

MSC Quarterly Analyst Estimates and Surprise Metrics

Earnings surprises can significantly impact MSC Industrial's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
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2025-06-30
2025-05-311.031.080.05
2025-03-26
2025-02-280.72330.72-0.0033
2025-01-07
2024-11-300.72710.860.132918 
2024-10-24
2024-08-311.081.03-0.05
2024-07-02
2024-05-311.331.330.0
2024-03-28
2024-02-291.161.180.02
2024-01-09
2023-11-301.311.25-0.06
2023-10-25
2023-08-311.621.640.02
2023-06-29
2023-05-311.751.74-0.01
2023-04-04
2023-02-281.341.450.11
2023-01-05
2022-11-301.461.480.02
2022-10-20
2022-08-311.781.790.01
2022-06-29
2022-05-311.741.820.08
2022-03-30
2022-02-281.221.290.07
2021-12-22
2021-11-301.191.250.06
2021-10-20
2021-08-311.261.260.0
2021-07-07
2021-05-311.371.420.05
2021-04-07
2021-02-281.021.030.01
2021-01-06
2020-11-301.081.10.02
2020-10-27
2020-08-310.941.090.1515 
2020-07-08
2020-05-311.161.40.2420 
2020-04-08
2020-02-290.991.00.01
2020-01-08
2019-11-301.171.210.04
2019-10-24
2019-08-311.231.30.07
2019-07-10
2019-05-311.491.45-0.04
2019-04-10
2019-02-281.261.24-0.02
2019-01-09
2018-11-301.321.330.01
2018-10-30
2018-08-311.291.320.03
2018-07-11
2018-05-311.391.390.0
2018-04-10
2018-02-281.311.04-0.2720 
2018-01-10
2017-11-301.061.05-0.01
2017-10-31
2017-08-310.991.070.08
2017-07-12
2017-05-311.091.090.0
2017-04-06
2017-02-280.90.930.03
2017-01-11
2016-11-300.930.950.02
2016-11-01
2016-08-310.981.020.04
2016-07-06
2016-05-3111.050.05
2016-04-06
2016-02-290.780.80.02
2016-01-06
2015-11-300.870.890.02
2015-10-27
2015-08-310.950.960.01
2015-07-07
2015-05-310.961.030.07
2015-04-08
2015-02-280.850.84-0.01
2015-01-07
2014-11-300.980.95-0.03
2014-10-28
2014-08-311.011.020.01
2014-07-09
2014-05-311.061.060.0
2014-04-09
2014-02-280.850.870.02
2014-01-08
2013-11-300.950.990.04
2013-10-30
2013-08-310.90.950.05
2013-07-10
2013-05-310.971.050.08
2013-04-10
2013-02-280.90.90.0
2013-01-10
2012-11-301.011.010.0
2012-10-31
2012-08-311.071.110.04
2012-06-28
2012-05-311.111.1-0.01
2012-04-04
2012-02-290.950.950.0
2012-01-05
2011-11-300.930.950.02
2011-10-26
2011-08-310.860.930.07
2011-06-30
2011-05-310.940.970.03
2011-04-06
2011-02-280.70.780.0811 
2011-01-06
2010-11-300.740.750.01
2010-10-21
2010-08-310.640.70.06
2010-07-01
2010-05-310.660.690.03
2010-04-07
2010-02-280.470.480.01
2010-01-07
2009-11-300.490.50.01
2009-10-21
2009-08-310.360.410.0513 
2009-07-02
2009-05-310.380.440.0615 
2009-04-02
2009-02-280.40.420.02
2009-01-08
2008-11-300.670.720.05
2008-10-21
2008-08-310.750.80.05
2008-07-01
2008-05-310.780.810.03
2008-04-08
2008-02-290.690.730.04
2008-01-10
2007-11-300.70.70.0
2007-10-24
2007-08-310.690.710.02
2007-06-28
2007-05-310.660.690.03
2007-04-04
2007-02-280.610.610.0
2007-01-04
2006-11-300.580.60.02
2006-10-19
2006-08-310.520.560.04
2006-06-29
2006-05-310.530.540.01
2006-03-30
2006-02-280.490.490.0
2006-01-05
2005-11-300.450.470.02
2005-10-27
2005-08-310.40.420.02
2005-06-30
2005-05-310.430.440.01
2005-04-05
2005-02-280.390.390.0
2005-01-06
2004-11-300.370.370.0
2004-10-28
2004-08-310.310.320.01
2004-07-07
2004-05-310.310.340.03
2004-04-01
2004-02-290.250.270.02
2004-01-08
2003-11-300.220.240.02
2003-11-04
2003-08-310.170.20.0317 
2003-07-15
2003-05-310.190.190.0
2003-04-03
2003-02-280.170.190.0211 
2003-01-09
2002-11-300.160.190.0318 
2002-11-19
2002-08-310.140.140.0
2002-07-11
2002-05-310.140.160.0214 
2002-04-09
2002-02-280.120.120.0
2002-01-15
2001-11-300.120.120.0
2001-11-06
2001-08-310.140.150.01
2001-06-29
2001-05-310.180.180.0
2001-04-05
2001-02-280.20.210.01
2001-01-09
2000-11-300.190.20.01
2000-11-08
2000-08-310.180.180.0
2000-06-28
2000-05-310.220.240.02
2000-04-10
2000-02-290.20.20.0
2000-01-11
1999-11-300.160.160.0
1999-11-04
1999-08-310.140.140.0
1999-07-06
1999-05-310.180.180.0
1999-03-30
1999-02-280.220.220.0
1999-01-11
1998-11-300.180.180.0
1998-11-09
1998-08-310.170.170.0
1998-07-07
1998-05-310.210.210.0
1998-04-06
1998-02-280.170.170.0
1998-01-12
1997-11-300.140.140.0
1997-11-10
1997-08-310.140.140.0
1997-07-14
1997-05-310.160.160.0
1997-04-14
1997-02-280.130.130.0
1997-01-13
1996-11-300.110.110.0
1996-11-06
1996-08-310.110.110.0
1996-07-15
1996-05-310.130.130.0
1996-04-15
1996-02-290.10.10.0

About MSC Industrial Earnings Estimate

The earnings estimate module is a useful tool to check what professional financial analysts are assuming about the future of MSC Industrial earnings. We show available consensus EPS estimates for the upcoming years and quarters. Investors can also examine how these consensus opinions have evolved historically. We show current MSC Industrial estimates, future projections, as well as estimates 1, 2, and three years ago. Investors can search for a specific entity to conduct investment planning and build diversified portfolios. Please note, earnings estimates provided by Macroaxis are the average expectations of expert analysts that we track. If a given stock such as MSC Industrial fails to match professional earnings estimates, it usually performs purely. Wall Street refers to that as a 'negative surprise.' If a company 'beats' future estimates, it's usually called an 'upside surprise.'
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Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Retained Earnings525.4 M696.9 M
Retained Earnings Total Equity613.2 M789.5 M
Earnings Yield 0.05  0.04 
Price Earnings Ratio 20.57  23.36 
Price Earnings To Growth Ratio(0.64)(0.61)

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Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.36)
Dividend Share
3.4
Earnings Share
3.54
Revenue Per Share
67.008
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.05)
The market value of MSC Industrial Direct is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of MSC that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of MSC Industrial's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is MSC Industrial's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because MSC Industrial's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect MSC Industrial's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between MSC Industrial's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if MSC Industrial is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, MSC Industrial's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.