MSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc. (MSM)
MSM moved a median of +0.01% 30 minutes after news, and +0.04% by the close. How MSM actually reacts to news — the realized, point-in-time move the market made, measured across 309 labeled events over the last three years with zero look-ahead.
MSM’s median reaction, across the day.
| Horizon | Median | % positive | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-min | 0.00% | 45% | 302 |
| 30-min | +0.01% | 50% | 306 |
| 60-min | +0.07% | 54% | 306 |
| to close | +0.04% | 52% | 307 |
| Middle 50% of MSM reactions | -0.45% to +0.62% |
|---|---|
| Median reaction (30-min) | +0.01% |
| Measured reactions | 309 |
Half of all MSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc. news events land between -0.45% and +0.62% at 30 minutes.
Reaction stats as of 2026-09-21. Newest measured event . Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp.
How MSM reacts, by analyst action.
| Event | Events | Median 30-min | % positive | Median to close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst upgrades | 16 | +0.21% | 69% | +1.46% |
| Analyst downgrades | 25 | +0.76% | 72% | +0.91% |
| Coverage initiations | 10 | -0.24% | 20% | +0.23% |
| Rating reiterations | 29 | -0.03% | 48% | -0.33% |
Last 3 years, pulled 2026-09-21. Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp. Counts and medians only. The same measurement runs across every name in the dataset. 2 further classes were observed with fewer than 10 measured events and are not published. See how MSM ranks against every other measured name →
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Recent MSM events, each with its measured reaction.
| Date | Headline | Event | Source | 5-min | To close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Oct 14 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.83% | -1.40% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. Declares Increase in Regular Quarterly Dividend | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | +0.83% | -1.40% | |
| Ex-China Tungsten Supply Runs 21,000 Tonnes Short as 2027 Ban Nears | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.12% | +0.86% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. To Webcast Review of Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | -0.05% | +0.39% | |
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Sep 08 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.22% | -0.69% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. Has Named Rob Kuhns Chief Financial Officer | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | +0.22% | -0.69% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. to Attend Jefferies Global Industrials Conference | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | +0.35% | +2.72% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. Earns Great Place to Work Certification(TM) for Third Consecutive Year | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | -0.73% | -1.74% | |
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Aug 13 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.02% | -1.39% | |
| Form 8-K/A MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Apr 10 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.15% | +0.02% | |
| Form 10-Q MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: May 30 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | -0.27% | -1.79% | |
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Jul 01 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.70% | +3.08% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. Reports Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | +0.70% | +3.08% | |
| Form 11-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Dec 31 | SEC filing · Form 11-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.08% | +0.31% | |
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Jun 16 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.39% | -1.68% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | -0.39% | -1.68% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. to Webcast Review of Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | +0.25% | +0.40% | |
| Form SD MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT | SEC filing · Form SD | SEC EDGAR | -0.39% | -1.58% | |
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Apr 10 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.00% | -0.24% | |
| Form 10-Q MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Feb 28 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | +0.04% | +0.67% | |
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Apr 01 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.40% | +3.35% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | +0.40% | +3.35% | |
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Mar 19 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.12% | -0.60% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | -0.12% | -0.60% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. to Webcast Review of Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | +0.22% | +0.36% | |
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Mar 02 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -1.20% | +1.15% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. Elects Reuben Slone to Board of Directors as an Independent Member | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | -1.20% | +1.15% | |
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Jan 21 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.01% | +0.29% | |
| Form S-8 MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT | SEC filing · Form S-8 | SEC EDGAR | -0.01% | +0.29% | |
| Form 10-Q MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Nov 29 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | +0.17% | -2.23% | |
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Jan 07 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.57% | -2.31% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | +0.57% | -2.31% | |
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Dec 31 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.19% | -0.35% | |
| Form 8-K/A MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Oct 20 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.19% | -0.35% | |
| Form DEFA14A MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT | SEC filing · Form DEFA14A | SEC EDGAR | +0.19% | -0.39% | |
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Dec 18 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.58% | +0.55% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | +0.58% | +0.55% | |
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Dec 10 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.05% | -1.46% | |
| Form ARS MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Aug 30 | SEC filing · Form ARS | SEC EDGAR | -0.06% | +1.97% | |
| Form DEF 14A MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Jan 21 | SEC filing · Form DEF | SEC EDGAR | -0.06% | +1.97% | |
| Form DEFA14A MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT | SEC filing · Form DEFA14A | SEC EDGAR | -0.06% | +1.97% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. To Webcast Review of Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | -0.16% | -1.59% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | -0.01% | +2.90% | |
| Form 10-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Aug 30 | SEC filing · Form 10-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.02% | -0.37% | |
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Oct 20 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.11% | +1.02% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. Announces Planned CEO Transition | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | -0.11% | +1.02% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. Reports Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | -0.11% | +1.02% | |
| Form 8-K MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Oct 07 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +1.31% | +2.17% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. Declares Increase in Regular Quarterly Dividend | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | +1.31% | +2.17% | |
| MSC Industrial Supply Co. to Webcast Review of Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | -0.01% | -0.53% |
Each reaction is the move the market actually made, measured from the news timestamp. Headlines link through to the MSM section they belong to.
Where else MSM is measured.
MSM earnings → · Analyst actions → · SEC filings →
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|---|---|---|---|
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How the numbers are made.
How is MSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc.'s median reaction calculated?
Every labeled MSM news event is measured from its own timestamp: the last trade before the news is the base price, and the move is read at fixed horizons — 30 minutes of trading, then the close. The median across 309 events is what this page reports. Point-in-time, zero look-ahead: no event borrows information from a later one.
What counts as a positive reaction?
Any event whose price move is above zero at the horizon, relative to the last trade before the news timestamp. 50% of MSM's measured events are up at 30 minutes; the rest close the window flat or negative.
How often is this page updated?
The news table refreshes automatically as new events are labeled and priced. The reaction medians are re-pulled in batches from the dataset — the figures here are as of 2026-09-21.
Does MSM's past reaction predict its next one?
No. These are realized facts about past events, not forecasts. They describe a distribution — they say nothing certain about any future move.