Founded in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct originally manufactured and sold cutting tools to metalworking shops in New York. Through a series of acquisitions and organic expansions, MSC has grown into an industrial distribution powerhouse with a focus on specialized metalworking products and services. The firm also distributes a wide breadth of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies. MSC primarily operates within North America where it derives over 95% of its revenue.
Quick Stats
Jan 30, 202655.8
AI Score
HOLD1.26
Volume Ratio
Apr 01, 2026
Next Earnings
17
+ve Days (30d)
13
-ve Days (30d)
MSM Stock Summary
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
MSM is currently trading at $84.34, positioned below its 200-day moving average of $85.49, suggesting bearish momentum. The stock has a 52-week range of $68.1 to $94.31.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $85.34, which is above the current price, indicating bearish near-term pressure. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 46.975, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is 0.066, which is positive, indicating accumulation by institutional investors. Our AI-powered investment score rates MSM at 55.8/100 with a HOLD recommendation.
MSM (MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Class A) Indicators
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 46.975 |
| CMF (20) | 0.066 |
| ROC (10) | -2.078 |
| ADX (14) | 19.862 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.288 |
| AROONOSC (14) | -21.429 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -64.273 |
| MFI (14) | 46.875 |
MSM Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
Select indicators above to analyze technical patterns
Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
MSM Price vs Max Options Open Interest
MSM Max Change In Options Open Interest
MSM Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
MSM Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
MSM Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
MSM Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Class A is not trading above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bearish.
MSM Moving Averages Analysis
MSM (MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Class A) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 85.1 |
| 20 | 84.8 |
| 30 | 85.34 |
| 50 | 85.34 |
| 100 | 87.02 |
| 200 | 85.49 |
MSM Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 19.4553 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 22.7466 |
| Market Cap ($) | 4.7 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 3.67 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.0537 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 3.44 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 4.2954 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 4.8576 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 86 |
| Most Recent Quarter |