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Louise Goeser informed the company via an SEC filing that she will not stand for re-election at the 2027 annual general meeting; the decision is part of her retirement planning and not due to disagreements with MSC Industrial Direct. MSC also reported Q3 results above expectations: adjusted earnings of $1.43 per share (expectation $1.26) and revenue of $1.05bn (expectation $1.03bn). The stock is up about 50% year-to-date and trades at $120.31; analysts raised several price targets, including DA Davidson ($150), Jefferies ($130), KeyBanc ($145) and Rothschild Redburn (buy, $155). » Mere på de.investing.com

The stock of MSC Industrial Direct rose to a new record high of $127.55 and is currently trading just below its 52-week high. Since the start of the year the stock has gained about 54.5%; last year the increase was 45.44%. MSC reported adjusted earnings of $1.43 per share for the third fiscal quarter on revenue of $1.05 billion, beating expectations and prompting several analysts to raise their price targets. Data from InvestingPro, however, suggest the stock may be overvalued relative to its fair value. » Mere på de.investing.com

MSC Industrial beat expectations in the third fiscal quarter of 2026 with adjusted EPS of $1.43 versus $1.26 expected and revenue of $1.05 billion, up 7.8% year over year. The operating margin rose to 10.2% on a reported basis and 10.6% adjusted, driven by cost discipline and restructuring measures. CEO Martina McIsaac highlighted strength with core customers and improvements in the large-account business. Positive analyst commentary and a favorable market environment supported the premarket share rise and the new 52-week high. » Mere på de.investing.com

Shares of MSC Industrial Direct rose to a 52-week high of $105.15, reflecting a year-to-date gain of about 42% and a market capitalization of $5.86 billion. Despite the price rise, InvestingPro rates the stock as overvalued; eight analysts raised their earnings estimates and the dividend yield is 3.38%. In the second fiscal quarter, MSC Industrial missed consensus estimates with adjusted EPS of $0.82 (expectation $0.84) and revenue of $918 million; KeyBanc upgraded its rating while Jefferies and William Blair remained more cautious. The company also announced the resignation of Neal Dongre, senior vice president and general counsel. » Mere på de.investing.com

MSC Industrial Direct closed at $97.00, marking a 52-week high, supported by a 12-month return of 26.7% and a market capitalization of about $5.4 billion. InvestingPro rates the stock above its fair value, and eight analysts have raised their earnings estimates. For the second fiscal quarter, MSC reported adjusted EPS of $0.82 and revenue of $918 million, each slightly below expectations; Jefferies raised its price target to $90 (Hold), and William Blair reiterated Market Perform. The company has paid dividends for 24 years and currently yields 3.7%; Senior VP Neal Dongre announced his voluntary resignation. » Mere på de.investing.com