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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). » Altro su 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. » Altro su 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. » Altro su de.investing.com