MSM Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how MSM performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, MSM sees a +2.30% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +4.89% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.57%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
MSM Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
928.48M
-2.67%
-2.50%
Gross Margin
40.73%
-1.16%
-0.71%
Operating Margin
8.04%
-25.14%
-18.71%
Net Margin
4.92%
-32.14%
-13.23%
EPS
0.83
-31.97%
-16.16%
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MSM Earnings Analysis
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc Corporation (MSM.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Strong Q1 Performance: We delivered a solid first quarter that exceeded our expectations, driven by higher-than-anticipated revenues.
Gross Margin Performance: Gross margin of 40.7% was in line with our expectations, driven by higher-priced inventories working through the P&L and a headwind from acquisitions of approximately 20 basis points.
Expense Management Success: Thanks to solid expense controls, we were able to absorb our higher-than-expected revenues without much incremental expense.
Adjusted Operating Margin Performance: This resulted in an adjusted operating margin of 8%, also above our expectations.
Strong Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow conversion of 179% was also particularly strong during the quarter.
Negative
Sales Decline Analysis: Fiscal first-quarter sales of $928 million declined 2.7% year over year and exceeded our prior expectations of a 4.5% to 5.5% decline.
Sales Decline Analysis: Average daily sales declined 90 basis points and underperformed the historical quarter-over-quarter average as conditions moderated across our primary manufacturing end markets.
Operating Margin Decline: Reported operating margin for the quarter was 7.8% compared to 10.6% in the prior year.
Operating Margin Decline: On an adjusted basis, operating margin of 8% declined 90 basis points year over year.
Earnings Per Share Decline: We delivered GAAP EPS of $0.83 compared to $1.22 in the prior year quarter.
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MSM Earning Call Sentiment
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call summary indicates a positive financial performance with revenue and net income growth, despite a slight decrease in gross margin. The company's strategic initiatives, including e-commerce enhancements and product expansion, are promising. The share repurchase program is a positive signal for shareholder returns. Although there are risks like supply chain challenges and competitive pressures, management's optimistic guidance and the expected product launch support a positive outlook. Given the market cap, the stock price is likely to see a moderate positive movement of 2% to 8% over the next two weeks.
