MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) Director Slone Buys $50K of Stock

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. director Reuben E Slone purchased 433 shares of the company on October 23, 2026, according to a Form 4 filed with the SEC.

MSM MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.

$112.43 ▲ +34.60% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 22, 2026

Inside Reuben E Slone's MSC Industrial Direct Trade

According to the regulatory filing, Slone bought the shares at an average price of $115.77, totaling roughly $50,129.15. Following this transaction, the director holds 433 shares in direct ownership. The trade comes as the stock navigates a range between its 52-week low and high.

Other Institutional Activity in MSC Industrial Direct

Other large funds adjusted their holdings in MSC Industrial Direct around mid-year 2026. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings by 101,781 shares, ending with 1,887,419 shares worth about $212,202,518. American Century Companies Inc reduced its stake by 869,104 shares, leaving it with 1,743,956 shares valued at $196,072,973. Boston Partners added 53,964 shares to finish with 1,714,389 shares worth roughly $192,748,755. First Trust Advisors LP trimmed its position by 96,282 shares, resulting in 1,676,859 shares valued at $188,529,257.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Stock Down 15.4%

Shares closed at $112.42 on October 22, 2026, and recently traded around $112.43. The stock sits below its 50-day moving average of $123.45 while staying above its 200-day moving average of $108.32.

Recent Earnings

The business generated trailing twelve month revenue of $4.01 billion alongside earnings of $3.98 per share. The company reported a net profit margin of 5.6% and a return on equity of 15.6%. The next earnings release is scheduled for January 6, 2027.

Dividend

Dividend-eligible shareholders receive an annual dividend rate of $3.56 per share, representing a yield of 3.17%. The payout ratio stands at 83.6%.

Insider Buying and Selling at MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.

Insider activity prior to this purchase included multiple transactions. Director Philip R Peller bought 6,666 shares at $90.14 for a total of $600,873 on November 13, 2025. Director Mitchell Lawrence Jacobson bought 22,870 shares at $84.96 for $1,943,037 on November 18, 2025. Later, on February 2, 2026, Director Rudina Seseri sold 1,800 shares at $86.83 for $156,294.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms updated their views on the stock around the time of the trade. On October 23, 2026, Keybanc maintained its Overweight rating and adjusted its price target to $140.00 from $145.00. Stephens & Co. upgraded the stock to an Overweight rating and lifted its price target to $135.00 on the same day. Analysts maintain a consensus hold rating on the stock with a mean price target of $133.75 derived from eight opinions.

About MSC Industrial Direct

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. distributes metalworking, maintenance, repair, and operations products and services across North America and internationally. Insiders and institutional investors monitor these distribution channels closely as industrial demand shifts.

Bottom Line

Investors will watch how the stock performs leading up to the upcoming earnings report on January 6, 2027. Future SEC filings will show whether other board members follow suit with open-market transactions.