Rating Change
Barclays reiterated its Overweight rating on MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) on October 26, 2026.
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Barclays Reiterates Overweight Rating on MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM)
Barclays reiterated its Overweight rating on MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) on October 26, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) · reiterate
- Firm
- Barclays
- Rating
- Overweight to Overweight
- Price at event
- $118.72
- Market capitalization
- $4.8B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- MSC Industrial Direct trades at $118.72 with a $4.8B market cap and has gained 32.7% over the past 52 weeks.
Market Context
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. operates in the Industrials sector. The stock currently trades at $118.72 with a market capitalization of $4.8B. The stock has gained 32.7% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Barclays provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 10 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Keybanc | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Overweight rating mean for MSM?
A rating of Overweight from Barclays reflects the analyst's outlook on MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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