Msc Industrial Stock Price, News & Analysis

MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM), a leading distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations supplies, has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based on current associate feedback, with 77% of associates stating MSC is a great place to work, surpassing the average U.S. company by 20 points. Additionally, 91% of associates reported feeling welcome when joining the company.

The certification reflects MSC's commitment to being an employer-of-choice and prioritizing associate experience. SVP and Chief People Officer Beth Bledsoe expressed pride in the achievement, attributing the company's success to its dedicated team of associates.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. reported fiscal 2024 third quarter results, highlighting a 7.1% YoY decline in net sales to $979.4 million. The decline included a 300 basis point headwind from non-repeating Public Sector orders in the previous year. Operating income fell to $106.8 million, with an adjusted figure of $111.5 million. Operating margin was reported at 10.9%, or 11.4% adjusted. Diluted EPS decreased to $1.27, while adjusted EPS was $1.33, both showing significant YoY drops. CEO Erik Gershwind noted unexpected gross margin pressure and sluggish recovery in average daily sales as factors contributing to the below-expectations performance. The full-year outlook has been revised, anticipating a 4.3%-4.7% decline in ADS growth and an adjusted operating margin of 10.5%-10.7%.

MSC Industrial Supply announced the acquisition of ApTex and Premier Tool Grinding to enhance its regional presence. Both companies had a combined revenue of over $20 million in 2023 and will keep operating under their current names as part of MSC. ApTex specializes in cutting tools and metalworking fluid distribution, while Premier Tool Grinding focuses on the design and manufacturing of carbide cutting tools. The acquisitions are expected to be net neutral to MSC's fiscal 2024 net income. MSC aims to leverage the technical expertise of both companies to expand its market share and service offerings.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM) has announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.83 per share. This dividend will be paid on July 23, 2024, to shareholders who are on record by July 9, 2024, which is also the ex-dividend date. MSC Industrial Supply is a leading distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) products and services across North America.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM) will webcast a review of its fiscal 2024 third quarter results on July 2, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The company, a leading distributor of Metalworking and MRO products in North America, will discuss its quarterly financial performance and operational updates during the call. Interested parties can access the webcast, earnings release, presentation slides, and operational statistics via MSC's investor relations website. The conference call is accessible by dialing specified phone numbers for U.S., Canada, and international participants. A replay of the broadcast will be available online until July 16, 2024.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM) has announced preliminary financial results for its fiscal third quarter of 2024, revealing net sales between $978-$980 million, a 7.1%-7.3% decline YoY. Average daily sales increased by approximately 3% sequentially. GAAP EPS is expected to be $1.26-$1.28, with adjusted EPS projected at $1.32-$1.34. The company attributes the lower performance to ongoing heavy manufacturing softness and delays in core customer ramp-up. Gross margins were negatively impacted by increased product and customer mix headwinds, and issues with web price realignment. MSC has updated its outlook for the full fiscal year 2024, reducing ADS growth to -4.7% to -4.3% and adjusted operating margin to 10.5%-10.7%.