MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) will release earnings for its second quarter before the opening bell on Wednesday, April 1.

Analysts expect the Melville, New York-based company to report quarterly earnings of 84 cents per share, up from 72 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for MSC Industrial Direct's quarterly revenue is $931.83 million (it reported $891.72 million last year), according to Benzinga Pro.

On March 19, MSC Industrial Supply declared a cash dividend of 87 cents per share.

MSC Industrial Direct shares gained 2.6% to close at $92.27 on Tuesday.

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Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.

  • Loop Capital analyst Chris Dankert maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $74 to $84 on July 2, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.
  • Baird analyst David Manthey maintained a Neutral rating and boosted the price target from $84 to $95 on July 2, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.
  • Stephens & Co. analyst Tommy Moll maintained an Equal-Weight rating and increased the price target from $85 to $90 on July 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.

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