MSC Industrial Direct stock rose 4% after beating Q3 earnings expectations; Q4 sales growth guidance given

2025-07-01 16:23:00

MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) saw shares rise 4% after reporting Q3 earnings above expectations. Despite a 0.8% drop in net sales, adjusted EPS beat estimates at $1.08. Operating income was $87.2 million, with an operating margin of 9.0%. Q4 guidance forecasts sales growth between -0.5% and 1.5%, reaffirming full-year outlook. Investors reacted positively to the news, hopeful for market stabilization.