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### MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) - Q3 2025 Financial Summary **Overview:** MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) reported its third-quarter financial results for the period ended May 31, 2025. The company is a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. **Financial Performance:** - **Revenue:** Net sales decreased by 0.8% to $971.1 million for the thirteen-week period ended May 31, 2025, compared to $979.4 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The decrease was primarily due to lower sales volume and unfavorable foreign exchange impact, partially offset by net sales from acquisitions and positive pricing impacts. - **Gross Profit:** Gross profit decreased by 0.7% to $397.7 million, with a gross profit margin of 41.0%, compared to 40.9% in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to lower sales volume. - **Operating Expenses:** Operating expenses increased by 8.1% to $312.3 million, primarily due to higher payroll and payroll-related costs and investments supporting solutions growth. - **Income from Operations:** Income from operations decreased by 22.5% to $82.7 million, with a margin of 8.5%, compared to 10.9% in the prior year. - **Net Income:** Net income decreased by 20.3% to $56.8 million, with a net margin of 5.9%, compared to 7.3% in the prior year. **Cash Flow and Liquidity:** - **Cash Flow from Operations:** Net cash provided by operating activities was $253.5 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended May 31, 2025, compared to $303.4 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. - **Capital Expenditures:** The company continues to invest in E-commerce and vending platforms, customer fulfillment centers (CFCs), and other infrastructure and technology. - **Debt:** As of May 31, 2025, total borrowings outstanding were $521.0 million, with $71.7 million in cash and cash equivalents. **Strategic Initiatives:** - **Mission Critical:** The company is in the next phase of its Mission Critical initiative, focusing on maintaining momentum from the first phase, increasing focus on core customers and OEM fasteners, and driving productivity improvements. - **E-commerce Enhancements:** The company launched enhanced marketing efforts and rolled out several E-commerce enhancements, including a streamlined cart and checkout process and improved product discovery functions. **Market and Business Environment:** - The United States economy has experienced various macroeconomic pressures, including elevated inflation, sustained high interest rates, and general economic and political uncertainty. The company monitors these conditions and assesses both risks and opportunities that may affect its business and operations. **Future Outlook:** - The company believes that its existing cash, financial resources, and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund anticipated capital expenditures and operating cash requirements for at least the next 12 months. - The company will continue to evaluate its financial position in light of future developments and take appropriate action as warranted. **Conclusion:** MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. reported a mixed quarter with decreases in revenue, gross profit, and net income, primarily due to lower sales volume and higher operating expenses. The company remains focused on its strategic initiatives and continues to invest in E-commerce and technology to drive future growth.