Compared to Estimates, MSC Industrial (MSM) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - MSC Industrial reported revenue of $891.72 million for the quarter ended February 2025, a decrease of 4.7% year-over-year [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.72, down from $1.18 in the same quarter last year [1] - The reported revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $898.71 million, resulting in a surprise of -0.78% [1] - The company achieved an EPS surprise of +5.88%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.68 [1] Performance Metrics - MSC Industrial's shares returned +1.9% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's decline of -4.7% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3] - Sales Days were reported at 63, matching the average estimate from eight analysts [4] - The total company average daily sales (ADS) was $14.20 million, slightly below the estimated $14.27 million from five analysts [4] - The total company ADS percent change was -4.7%, compared to the average estimate of -3.9% from seven analysts [4]