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Mar 01
MSC Q2 2025 Earnings Report
MSC reported a decline in revenue and earnings in Q2 FY25 amid a challenging industrial demand environment.
Key Takeaways
MSC Industrial Supply posted Q2 FY25 results within guidance despite a 4.7% YoY drop in net sales. Net income and EPS were down compared to last year, but the company saw sequential improvement and made strategic progress in digital and customer engagement initiatives.
Net sales declined 4.7% YoY to $891.7M, reflecting weak industrial demand.
Gross margin remained strong at 41.0%, supported by supplier rebates.
Adjusted operating margin landed at 7.1%, slightly above midpoint of guidance.
Early signs of success from digital upgrades and growth initiatives in Public Sector and core customers.
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Forward Guidance
MSC maintained its FY25 outlook and expects Q3 adjusted operating margin between 8.7% and 9.3%, with ADS growth potentially stabilizing.
Positive Outlook
- January and February sales exceeded historical month-over-month trends
- Gross margin performance remained strong
- Free cash flow conversion expected to be ~100%
- Healthy balance sheet supports strategic investments
- Improving sequential growth rate trends from core customer initiatives
Challenges Ahead
- Overall industrial demand remains at low levels
- YoY sales and earnings continue to decline
- Operating margin compressed compared to prior year
- Macroeconomic uncertainty still weighs on outlook
- Public sector and digital initiatives still in early execution phase