MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Class A (MSM)
WHOLESALE-INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Class A (MSM) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since December 15, 1995.
- Listed On
- the New York Stock Exchange
- Listed Since
- December 15, 1995
- Employees
- 7,028
- Market Cap
- $6.8B
About MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Class A
Founded in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct originally manufactured and sold cutting tools to metalworking shops in New York. Through a series of acquisitions and organic expansion, MSC has grown into an industrial distribution powerhouse focused on specialized metalworking products and services. The firm also distributes a wide breadth of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies. MSC primarily operates in North America, where it derives over 95% of its revenue.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 466 institutions reported holding MSM, with 46.5 million shares worth $5.5 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holder was BlackRock, with 5.6 million shares worth $661.4 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock | 5,560,498 | $661M | Added 2.35% |
| Vanguard | 4,534,085 | $539M | Added 0.78% |
| Fuller & Thaler Asset Management | 1,887,419 | $225M | Added 5.7% |
| American Century Companies | 1,743,956 | $207M | Reduced 33.26% |
| Boston Partners | 1,714,389 | $204M | Added 3.25% |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is MSM?
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Class A (MSM) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since December 15, 1995.
Who are the largest institutional holders of MSM?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of MSM were BlackRock, Vanguard and Fuller & Thaler Asset Management.
How many institutions own MSM?
466 institutions reported a position in MSM for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $5.5 billion in total.
Did institutions buy or sell MSM last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for MSM.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in MSM, on SentiSense.