MSC Industrial (NYSE: MSM) sets $0.87 per share regular quarterly dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.87 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on April 22, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 8, 2026. The company describes itself as a leading North American distributor of metalworking and MRO products and services, emphasizing its long operating history and broad product offering.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 19, 2026

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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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New York			1-14130			11-3289165
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

515 Broadhollow Road, Suite 1000, Melville, New York			11747
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (516) 812-2000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share			MSM			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company    ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On March 19, 2026, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.87 per share on the common stock of the Company. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8‑K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

99.1						Press Release, dated March 19, 2026, issued by MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL documents).

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.
Date:			March 19, 2026			By:			/s/ GREG CLARK
						Name:			Greg Clark
						Title:			Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer

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						Exhibit 99.1
						NEWS

MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

MELVILLE, N.Y. and DAVIDSON, N.C. (MARCH 19, 2026) - MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM) (“MSC,” “MSC Industrial,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a leading North American distributor of a broad range of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.87 per share. The $0.87 dividend is payable on April 22, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 8, 2026.

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Contact Information
Investors:			Media:
Ryan Mills, CFA			Leah Kelso
VP, Investor Relations & Business Development			VP, Communications & Sales Enablement
Rmills@mscdirect.com			Leah.Kelso@mscdirect.com

About MSC Industrial Supply Co.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM) is a leading North American distributor of a broad range of metalworking, maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), and production fastener and hardware products and services. With approximately 2.5 million products, industry‑leading inventory management and supply chain solutions, and more than 80 years of experience, we help customers improve productivity, profitability, and operational performance.

Our team of over 7,000 associates partners closely with customers across industries to keep their operations running efficiently today while enabling them with insights and comprehensive solutions to continually rethink, retool, and optimize for a more productive tomorrow.

For more information on MSC Industrial, please visit mscdirect.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that MSC expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including statements about results of operations and financial condition, expected future results, expected benefits from our investment and strategic plans and other initiatives, and expected future growth and profitability, are forward-looking statements. The words “will,” “may,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “thinks,” “expects,” “estimates,” “plans,” “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. In addition, statements which refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, statements involving a discussion of strategy, plans or intentions, statements about management’s assumptions, projections or predictions of future events or market outlook and any other statement other than a statement of present or historical fact are forward-looking statements. The inclusion of any statement in this press release does not constitute an admission by MSC or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material. In addition, new risks may emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict such risks or to assess the impact of such risks on our business or financial results. Accordingly, future results may differ materially from historical results or from those discussed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, the reader should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: general economic conditions in the markets in which we operate; changing customer and product mixes; volatility in commodity, energy and labor prices, and the impact of prolonged periods of low, high or rapid inflation; competition, including the adoption by competitors of aggressive pricing strategies or sales methods; industry consolidation and other changes in the industrial distribution sector; the applicability of laws and regulations relating to our status as a supplier to the U.S. government and public sector; the credit risk of our customers; our ability to accurately forecast customer demands; interruptions in our ability to make deliveries to customers; supply chain disruptions; our ability to attract and retain sales and customer service personnel; the risk of loss of key suppliers or contractors or key brands; changes to trade policies or trade relationships, including tariff policies; risks associated with opening or expanding our customer

515 Broadhollow Road, Suite 1000, Melville, New York 11747 | 525 Harbour Place Drive, Davidson, North Carolina 28036 | mscdirect.com

fulfillment centers; our ability to estimate the cost of healthcare claims incurred under our self-insurance plan; interruption of operations at our headquarters or customer fulfillment centers; products liability due to the nature of the products that we sell; impairments of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets; the impact of climate change; operating and financial restrictions imposed by the terms of our material debt instruments; our ability to access additional liquidity; the significant influence that our principal shareholders will continue to have over our decisions; our ability to execute on our E-commerce strategies and maintain our digital platforms; costs associated with maintaining our information technology (“IT”) systems and complying with data privacy laws; disruptions or breaches of our IT systems or violations of data privacy laws, including such disruptions or breaches in connection with our E-commerce channels; risks related to online payment methods and other online transactions; the retention of key management personnel; litigation risk due to the nature of our business; failure to comply with environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations; and our ability to comply with, and the costs associated with, social and environmental responsibility policies. Additional information concerning these and other risks is described under “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, respectively, and in the other reports and documents that we file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.

515 Broadhollow Road, Suite 1000, Melville, New York 11747 | 525 Harbour Place Drive, Davidson, North Carolina 28036 | mscdirect.com

FAQ

What dividend did MSC Industrial (MSM) declare in March 2026?

MSC Industrial declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.87 per share. This payment reflects the company’s ongoing practice of returning cash to shareholders through dividends on its common stock, as approved by its Board of Directors.

When will MSC Industrial (MSM) pay the $0.87 dividend?

The $0.87 per share cash dividend will be paid on April 22, 2026. Shareholders who are entitled to receive this dividend must be on the company’s books as of the specified record date earlier in April.

What is the record date for MSC Industrial’s April 2026 dividend?

Shareholders of record at the close of business on April 8, 2026 will receive the dividend. Being a shareholder of record on that date determines who is eligible for the $0.87 per share cash payment later in April.

Is MSC Industrial’s $0.87 dividend described as a regular quarterly dividend?

Yes, the company describes the $0.87 per share payment as a regular quarterly dividend. This language indicates it is part of an ongoing dividend program rather than a one-time special distribution to common shareholders.

Which stock class of MSC Industrial receives the $0.87 dividend?

The $0.87 cash dividend applies to MSC Industrial’s common stock, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MSM. Holders of this common stock as of the record date will be eligible to receive the payment.

How did MSC Industrial communicate its March 2026 dividend decision?

MSC Industrial communicated the dividend through a press release and an accompanying Form 8-K. The filing notes that the information is being furnished under Regulation FD, rather than filed for liability purposes under certain sections of the Exchange Act.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 14.5 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA DOCUMENT 1.7 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABEL LINKBASE DOCUMENT 22.0 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT 12.7 KB