MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc
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MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc
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About company
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc is a prominent distributor in North America, specializing in providing a wide range of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services to various industries. With a vast inventory of approximately 2.2 million products, the company offers supply chain solutions and inventory management services to help customers enhance productivity and profitability. With over 80 years of experience, MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc's team of around 7,000 associates collaborates with customers to drive business results by ensuring efficient operations today and strategizing for a more productive future.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer ServicesLatest Results (21.11.2025):
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc — Fiscal 2025 fourth quarter (Q4) and full-year results: In Q4 FY2025 net sales rose 2.7% year‑over‑year to $978.2 million and adjusted diluted EPS improved to $1.09 (up 5.8% YoY). For fiscal 2025 overall, net sales declined 1.3% to $3,769.5 million and adjusted diluted EPS fell to $3.76 from $4.81 a year earlier. The company reported strong cash generation for FY25, with operating cash flow conversion of 169% and free cash flow conversion of 122% of net income.
Net sales
Q4 FY2025 net sales were $978.2M, up 2.7% YoY. Full-year FY2025 net sales were $3,769.5M, down 1.3% YoY.
Profitability and margins
Q4 operating income was $84.3M (adjusted $90.3M) with an operating margin of 8.6% (adjusted 9.2%). FY2025 operating income was $301.6M (adjusted $315.8M) with an 8.0% operating margin (adjusted 8.4%).
Earnings per share
Q4 diluted EPS was $1.01 (adjusted $1.09) vs. $0.99 (adjusted $1.03) in prior-year Q4. FY2025 diluted EPS was $3.57 (adjusted $3.76) vs. $4.58 (adjusted $4.81) in FY2024.
Cash flow and capital allocation
FY25 operating cash flow conversion was 169% of net income and free cash flow conversion was 122%. The company returned approximately $229M to shareholders in dividends and share repurchases during the year.
Management commentary
Management cited progress on its "Mission Critical" strategy, stronger daily sales momentum in Q4 (core customer growth outpacing company average) and improved adjusted EPS. Leadership expressed confidence in delivering profitable growth in FY2026.
FY2026 outlook (selected)
Q1 FY2026 guidance: average daily sales up 3.5%–4.5% and adjusted operating margin 8.0%–8.6%. Full-year FY2026 guidance items: D&A ~$95–100M, interest/other ~$35M, capex ~$100–110M, free cash flow conversion ~90%, tax rate ~24.5%–25.5%.
Non‑GAAP note
The company reports both GAAP and adjusted (non‑GAAP) results; adjusted measures and reconciliations are provided in the press release schedules and were used for parts of the guidance and margin commentary.
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