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MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) is currently in an uptrend, trading above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. RSI is at 64.0, with 3/3 trend checks passing.

Price
$123.70
2026-07-16
Trend score
3/3
Uptrend
RSI (14)
64.0
Neutral
Price above MA50Price above MA200MA50 above MA200
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MSM with MA50 and MA200

124.1113.4102.691.8481.0807/3110/2401/2204/1707/15
MSM2025-07-312026-07-15
PriceMA50MA200
Technical Indicators

Key levels & signals

MA50
$113.60+8.89% vs price
MA200
$95.44+29.61% vs price
RSI (14)
64.0Neutral zone
MACD Signal
MixedMACD near signal line
Macro Support
$81.04–$85.1531.2% below price · 5 touches
Support Quality
5 touches1.0× zone volume
Chart Summary
Trend summary for MSM

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) is still trading in a constructive trend overall. The latest available price is $123.70, and 3 of 3 core trend checks are currently passing. Price is trading above the 50-day moving average by 8.9% and above the 200-day moving average by 29.6%.

Momentum and stretch context

MSM currently has an RSI reading of 64.0, which leans mildly positive without looking too stretched. In other words, momentum is supportive, but not yet extreme enough to dominate the entire chart read.

What traders may watch next

For traders reviewing MSM next, the key question is whether the trend still looks healthy or whether price has started to outrun itself. A strong uptrend can stay strong, but entries often become more difficult when price is already extended, so many traders will watch for pullbacks, support reactions, or fresh bases rather than chasing strength blindly.

Company profile

About MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., along with its affiliated entities, specializes in the distribution of industrial supplies, primarily focusing on metalworking, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. Its market reach spans the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The company's extensive catalog of MRO products encompasses a wide array of items, including cutting implements, precision measuring devices, specialized tooling components, various metalworking goods, fasteners, sheet and bar stock, raw materials, abrasive products, a diverse selection of machinery, hand, and power tools, essential safety and janitorial provisions, plumbing fixtures, materials handling equipment, power transmission parts, and electrical components. Offering approximately 1.9 million distinct stock-keeping units (SKUs), MSC Industrial Direct provides access to its offerings through multiple channels. These include traditional catalogs and brochures, comprehensive e-commerce platforms (such as its flagship website, mscdirect.com), advanced inventory management solutions for clients, and direct interaction via call centers and local branches. Its robust operational infrastructure features a distribution network comprising 28 branch offices, 11 customer fulfillment centers, and seven regional inventory centers. MSC serves a diverse clientele, ranging from independent machine shops and major Fortune 1000 manufacturing corporations to governmental agencies and manufacturers of all scales. Established in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Melville, New York.

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Distribution
CEO
Martina McIsaac
Employees
7,284
Market cap
$6.91B
Beta
0.81
52-week range
$78.80 – $127.51
Dividend
Yes · $3.48
Exchange
NYSE
Country
US
IPO date
15 Dec 1995
ISIN
US5535301064
CUSIP
553530106
Company profile data from Financial Modeling Prep. MSM listed on NYSE.
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