# MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Industrials · Industry: Industrial - Distribution
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

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 o...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $113.86 USD |
| Market Cap | $6.36B |
| P/E (TTM) | 24.28 |
| EPS (TTM) | $4.69 |
| 52-Week Range | $78.80 – $133.95 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.06% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.06% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $3.48 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $3.48 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 6 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 2.3% / 2.4% / 3.5% / 7.1% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, latest FY) | 87.3% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, latest FY) | 63.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | — |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | — |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-10 | $0.8900 | 2026-11-25 |
| 2026-07-08 | $0.8700 | 2026-07-22 |
| 2026-04-08 | $0.8700 | 2026-04-22 |
| 2026-01-14 | $0.8700 | 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-11-12 | $0.8700 | 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-07-09 | $0.8500 | 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-04-09 | $0.8500 | 2025-04-23 |
| 2025-01-15 | $0.8500 | 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-13 | $0.8500 | 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-07-09 | $0.8300 | 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-04-08 | $0.8300 | 2024-04-23 |
| 2024-01-08 | $0.8300 | 2024-01-23 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/msm/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. do?

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) operates in the Industrial - Distribution industry within the Industrials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is MSM's market cap?

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) has a market capitalization of approximately $6.36 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does MSM pay a dividend?

Yes, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.06%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does MSM pay dividends?

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $3.48 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is MSM's payout ratio?

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/msm
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/msm/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/msm/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/msm/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/msm/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/msm/peers

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