Rating Change
Barclays analysts initiated coverage on MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) with a rating of Overweight on October 13, 2026.
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Barclays Initiates Coverage on MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) with Overweight
Barclays analysts initiated coverage on MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) with a rating of Overweight on October 13, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) · new coverage
- Firm
- Barclays
- Rating
- Overweight
- Price at event
- $132.17
- Market capitalization
- $4.8B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Barclays initiated coverage of MSC Industrial Direct with an Overweight rating on October 13, 2026.
- The stock trades at $132.17 with a $4.8B market capitalization and has gained 55% over the past 52 weeks.
Market Context
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. operates in the Industrials sector. The stock currently trades at $132.17 with a market capitalization of $4.8B. The stock has gained 55.0% 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: 9 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Rothschild & Co | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 02, 2026 | Keybanc | Overweight | N/A |
| Jul 02, 2026 | DA Davidson | Buy | N/A |
| Jun 16, 2026 | DA Davidson | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View MSM Stock Page
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?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the MSM forecast page.