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MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
MSC Industrial Direct gave guidance in 2 earnings releases on file since Jul 1, 2026. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Tax rate: 1 of 1, on average -0.3 pts against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times.
Tax rate
Met or beat 1 of 1 periods (0 above, 1 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | 24.5%–25.5% (Oct 22, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | 24.5%–25.5% (Jul 1, 2026) | 24.7% | within the range | -0.3 pts |
Depreciation & amortization
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $100M–$105M (Oct 22, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $100M (Jul 1, 2026) | — | — | — |
Capital expenditures
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $90.0M–$100M (Oct 22, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $90.0M (Jul 1, 2026) | $81.3M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
The latest quarter
MSC Industrial Direct, Q4 FY26: revenue $1.1B (+10% year over year), operating margin 6.7%, net earnings $47.9M, operating cash flow $81.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does MSC Industrial Direct beat its guidance?
MSC Industrial Direct gave guidance in 2 earnings releases on file since Jul 1, 2026. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Tax rate: 1 of 1, on average -0.3 pts against the guided midpoint.
How often does MSC Industrial Direct raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times since Jul 1, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.