MSC Industrial reports Q3 sales up 7.8%, operating margin expands 170 bps to 10.2%

Filed July 1, 2026 · Period ending July 1, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

• high

  Q3 net sales rose 7.8% YoY to $1,047.1M, operating margin expanded 170 bps to 10.2% (10.6% adjusted), and diluted EPS jumped 41.2% to $1.44, driven by volume recovery and improved cost structure.

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• high

  Q4 guidance calls for average daily sales growth of 6.5%–8.5% YoY and adjusted operating margin of 10.0%–10.8%, reflecting continued momentum but acknowledging tougher price comparisons ahead.

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• medium

  Q3 results include a one-time $5.1M Employee Retention Credit tax benefit, which reduced interest expense and is excluded from adjusted operating metrics.

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