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MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) Q4 FY26 earnings results (fourth quarter fiscal 2026)
10-K filed Oct 22, 2026
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) reported revenue of $1.1B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +10% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 6.7%, net earnings $47.9M (4.4% of revenue).
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.
| Q4 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.1B | +3% | +10% |
| Gross profit | $439M | +2% | +11% |
| Operating profit | $72.8M | -32% | -14% |
| Net earnings | $47.9M | -39% | -15% |
| Operating cash flow | $81.0M | -20% | +0.9% |
| Free cash flow | $63.8M | -21% | +9% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.1B in Q4 FY26, up 10% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 40.6%, up 0.3 points from Q4 FY25. Operating profit was $0.07B, a 6.7% margin (down 1.9 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.01B even though revenue rose $0.10B versus Q4 FY25, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 18% against revenue growth of 10%. Net earnings were $0.05B, down 15% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.4%.
Operating cash flow was $0.08B (up 1% year over year), 169% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.03B of depreciation and amortization and $4.6M of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $0.02B left free cash flow of $0.06B.
Questions
What was MSC Industrial Direct's revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) reported revenue of $1.1B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +10% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was MSC Industrial Direct profitable in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $72.8M (6.7% of revenue) and net earnings $47.9M.