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Market sentiment signals for MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Overweight
12 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
3.89
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$129
+12.2%
Highest Price Target
$155
+35.2%
Lowest Price Target
$84
-26.7%
Short Interest
6.2%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | Jefferies | Stephen Volkmann— | +17.7% | $130 → $135 | Upgrade | Hold→Buy |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Keybanc | Christopher Carril— | +22.1% | $145 → $140 | Maintained | Overweight |