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MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) Q4 FY25 earnings results (fourth quarter fiscal 2025)
10-K filed Oct 23, 2025
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) reported revenue of $978M for the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), +3% from a year earlier and +0.7% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 8.6%, net earnings $56.5M (5.8% of revenue).
MSC Industrial Direct, Q4 FY25: revenue $978M (+3% year over year), operating margin 8.6%, net earnings $56.5M, operating cash flow $80.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 FY25 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $978M | +0.7% | +3% |
| Gross profit | $395M | -0.7% | +1% |
| Operating profit | $84.3M | +2% | -7% |
| Net earnings | $56.5M | -0.5% | +2% |
| Operating cash flow | $80.3M | -17% | -25% |
| Free cash flow | $58.5M | -23% | -28% |
What changed
Revenue was $978.2M in Q4 FY25, up 3% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 40.4%, down 0.6 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $84.3M, a 8.6% margin (down 0.9 points year over year). Operating profit fell $6.6M even though revenue rose $25.9M versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 4% against revenue growth of 3%. Net earnings were $56.5M, up 2% year over year. The effective tax rate was 26.3%.
Operating cash flow was $80.3M (down 25% year over year), 143% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $23.1M of depreciation and amortization and $2.2M of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $21.7M left free cash flow of $58.5M.
Questions
What was MSC Industrial Direct's revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2025?
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) reported revenue of $978M for the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), +3% from a year earlier and +0.7% from the quarter before.
Was MSC Industrial Direct profitable in the fourth quarter fiscal 2025?
Operating profit was $84.3M (8.6% of revenue) and net earnings $56.5M.