How did MSM's Q2 2025 EPS forecast compare to past trends?

MSC Industrial Direct's (MSM) Q2 2025 EPS of $0.70 was below the $1.10 reported in Q2 2024, reflecting a 36% decline. This trend indicates a challenging industrial demand environment, as the company's EPS has not met the expectations set by analysts. Despite the decline, MSM's Q2 2025 EPS exceeded analyst estimates by 2.6%, with an EPS of $0.72, which was slightly above the expected $0.69. This performance reflects MSM's resilience in managing costs and delivering earnings despite the soft industrial demand.

|code|Ticker|Name|Date|Diluted EPS YoY|Diluted EPS|market_code|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|MSM|MSM.N|MSC Industrial Direct|2024 Q3|-24.852071005917157|1.27|169|
|MSM|MSM.N|MSC Industrial Direct|2025 Q1|-31.967213114754102|0.83|169|
|MSM|MSM.N|MSC Industrial Direct|2025 Q2|-36.36363636363637|0.7|169|