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MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) Q3 FY25 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2025)
10-Q filed Jul 1, 2025
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) reported revenue of $971M for the third quarter fiscal 2025 (Q3 FY25), -0.8% from a year earlier and +9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 8.5%, net earnings $56.9M (5.9% of revenue).
MSC Industrial Direct, Q3 FY25: revenue $971M (-0.8% year over year), operating margin 8.5%, net earnings $56.9M, operating cash flow $97.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY25 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $971M | +9% | -0.8% |
| Gross profit | $398M | +9% | -0.7% |
| Operating profit | $82.7M | +33% | -23% |
| Net earnings | $56.9M | +45% | -20% |
| Operating cash flow | $97.1M | +78% | -32% |
| Free cash flow | $76.0M | +208% | -33% |
What changed
Revenue was $971.1M in Q3 FY25, down 1% year over year and up 9% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 41.0%, up 0.1 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $82.7M, a 8.5% margin (down 2.4 points year over year). Operating expenses grew 7% against a revenue fall of 1%. Net earnings were $56.8M, down 21% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.3%.
Operating cash flow was $97.1M (down 32% year over year), 171% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $22.8M of depreciation and amortization and $3.2M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $14.2M. Capital expenditures of $21.2M left free cash flow of $76.0M.
Questions
What was MSC Industrial Direct's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2025?
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) reported revenue of $971M for the third quarter fiscal 2025 (Q3 FY25), -0.8% from a year earlier and +9% from the quarter before.
Was MSC Industrial Direct profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2025?
Operating profit was $82.7M (8.5% of revenue) and net earnings $56.9M.