MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. REPORTS FISCAL 2024 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
- Net sales decreased by 2.7% YoY to $935.3 million in FY24 Q2.
- Operating income dropped by 20.2% to $91.2 million compared to FY23 Q2.
- Net income attributable to MSC decreased by 21.9% to $61.8 million in FY24 Q2.
- Diluted EPS declined by 22.0% to $1.10 in FY24 Q2.
- Adjusted diluted EPS also decreased by 18.6% to $1.18 in FY24 Q2.
- MSC's gross margin performance and cash flow generation were strong despite challenges.
- The company expects improvement in the second half of fiscal year 2024.
- MSC aims to recapture market share and drive growth through strategic initiatives.
- The company's core customer growth rate has not yet improved.
- Average daily sales declined by 2.7% YoY in FY24 Q2.
- MSC anticipates being at the lower end of its full-year outlook due to lower performance and market conditions.
Insights
The reported decrease in net sales and diluted EPS suggests a contraction in MSC Industrial's market performance relative to the previous fiscal year. Observing a 2.7% YoY decline in net sales and a more pronounced drop in operating income and EPS indicates a pressure on profitability. The reference to the Industrial Production (IP) Index as a benchmark shows the company's performance lagging behind general industrial trends, which could signal a loss of competitive edge or an inability to capitalize on market conditions.
Furthermore, the adjusted financial measures, which aim to provide a clearer picture of the company's operational efficiency by excluding certain costs, still reflect a downward trend. The contrast between reported and adjusted figures can often provide insights into the company's cost management strategies and the impact of one-off events, such as acquisitions or restructuring efforts. In this case, despite adjustments, the downward trend persists, hinting at underlying operational challenges.
The management's commentary reveals efforts to recapture market share and improve performance in the latter half of the fiscal year. These initiatives are critical to monitor as they will determine the company's ability to rebound from the current softness in its core customer growth rate. The focus on gross margin improvement and cash flow generation, despite lower sales, could be indicative of effective cost control measures in place.
The reported financials highlight several areas of concern for stakeholders, particularly the 20.2% and 22.0% year-over-year declines in operating income and diluted EPS, respectively. These figures are significant as they directly affect shareholder value and the company's financial health. The decline in net income attributable to MSC of 21.9% YoY further exacerbates concerns regarding the company's profitability and its ability to sustain shareholder returns in the short term.
From a valuation standpoint, the earnings per share (EPS) is a critical metric for investors and the reported decrease may lead to negative sentiment in the stock market. The forward-looking statements by the company's executives, while optimistic, need to be weighed against the actual financial performance and current market conditions. Investors will be particularly attentive to the company's ability to deliver on its promises of recapturing market share and expanding operating margins in the face of a 'sluggish macro environment.'
The adjustments made to the operating margin and EPS figures suggest that the company is attempting to communicate an underlying strength in its operations that is not immediately apparent from the GAAP figures. The decrease in the full-year financial outlook, coupled with the mention of inventory reductions, could be interpreted as a proactive approach to managing working capital and improving operational efficiency. However, the effectiveness of these strategies will only be validated by future performance and their impact on the bottom line.
The financial results of MSC Industrial provide a microcosmic view of the broader economic environment, particularly within the industrial sector. The company's performance, as indicated by the 2.7% decrease in net sales, reflects broader economic trends, potentially signaling a slowdown in industrial demand. This is further corroborated by the company's own assessment of a 'sluggish macro environment.'
The adjustments to the company's full-year financial outlook, such as the narrowing of the depreciation and amortization expense range and the reduction in the expected tax rate, suggest a recalibration of expectations in response to both internal performance metrics and external economic indicators. These adjustments, while providing a more favorable view of the company's future financial health, also reflect the uncertainty inherent in current market conditions.
It is important to consider the implications of these results in the context of the broader economy. A downturn in a distributor like MSC Industrial could be indicative of a contraction in manufacturing and industrial production, which are key drivers of economic growth. The company's financial health and outlook can thus serve as a barometer for industrial activity and, by extension, economic vitality. The ability of MSC Industrial to navigate these conditions and execute on its growth initiatives will be closely watched as an indicator of both the company's resilience and the sector's trajectory.
FISCAL 2024 Q2 HIGHLIGHTS
- Net sales of
$935.3 million 2.7% YoY, 290 basis points below the Industrial Production (IP) Index - Operating income of
$91.2 million $97.8 million - Operating margin of
9.7% , or10.5% excluding the adjustments described above1 - Diluted EPS of
$1.10 $1.41 - Adjusted diluted EPS of
$1.18 $1.45
Financial Highlights 2 | FY24 Q2 | FY23 Q2 | Change | FY24 YTD | FY23 YTD | Change | ||||||
Net Sales | $ 935.3 | $ 961.6 | (2.7) % | (1.6) % | ||||||||
Income from Operations | $ 91.2 | $ 114.3 | (20.2) % | $ 192.8 | $ 230.3 | (16.3) % | ||||||
Operating Margin | 9.7 % | 11.9 % | 10.2 % | 12.0 % | ||||||||
Net Income Attributable to MSC | $ 61.8 | $ 79.1 | (21.9) % | $ 131.2 | $ 160.5 | (18.2) % | ||||||
Diluted EPS | $ 1.10 | 3 | $ 1.41 | 4 | (22.0) % | $ 2.32 | 3 | $ 2.86 | 4 | (18.9) % | ||
Adjusted Financial Highlights 2 | FY24 Q2 | FY23 Q2 | Change | FY24 YTD | FY23 YTD | Change | ||||||
Net Sales | $ 935.3 | $ 961.6 | (2.7) % | (1.6) % | ||||||||
Adjusted Income from Operations 1 | $ 97.8 | $ 117.2 | (16.5) % | $ 201.5 | $ 235.4 | (14.4) % | ||||||
Adjusted Operating Margin 1 | 10.5 % | 12.2 % | 10.7 % | 12.3 % | ||||||||
Adjusted Net Income Attributable to MSC 1 | $ 66.8 | $ 81.3 | (17.8) % | $ 136.7 | $ 164.3 | (16.8) % | ||||||
Adjusted Diluted EPS 1 | $ 1.18 | 3 | $ 1.45 | 4 | (18.6) % | $ 2.42 | 3 | $ 2.93 | 4 | (17.4) % | ||
1 Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. An explanation and a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure are presented in the schedules accompanying this press release. | ||||||||||||
2 In millions except percentages and per share data or as otherwise noted. | ||||||||||||
3 Based on 56.5 million and 56.6 million weighted-average diluted shares outstanding for FY24 Q2 and FY24 YTD, respectively. | ||||||||||||
4 Based on 56.0 million and 56.1 million weighted-average diluted shares outstanding for FY23 Q2 and FY23 YTD, respectively. | ||||||||||||
Erik Gershwind, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "As we exit the first half of our fiscal year, our performance has been mixed. I am pleased with our solutions business that continues capturing market share. I am also pleased with how we are managing the business in a soft environment, as evidenced by strong gross margin performance and cash flow generation. However, our core customer growth rate has not yet improved in the face of a sluggish macro environment. We remain confident in our plan and pleased with the execution of our Mission Critical initiatives. As a result, we expect to see improvement during the back half of our fiscal year."
Kristen Actis-Grande, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, added, "A slow start to the second quarter and continued softness in heavy manufacturing verticals resulted in our average daily sales declining
Gershwind concluded, "We have deployed initiatives to recapture market share, which we expect to begin delivering benefits in the second half of our fiscal year. While there are risks to the timing of these benefits, I am confident in their ability to drive growth. Looking ahead, we will remain focused on the execution of these growth initiatives and building a robust pipeline of productivity opportunities that we expect to yield operating margin expansion as we return to growth."
Balance Sheet, Liquidity and Capital Allocation
a. Strong balance sheet metrics with ample cash and liquidity
b. Strong cash flow generation expected to continue throughout fiscal 2024
c. Completed repurchase of dilution related to share reclassification
d. Near-term priorities include organic investment, returns to shareholders and strategic tuck-in acquisitions
Fiscal 2024 Full Year Financial Outlook | |
ADS Growth (YoY) | |
Adjusted Operating Margin1 | |
Depreciation and Amortization Expense | |
Interest and Other Expense | |
Operating Cash Flow Conversion2 | > |
Tax Rate | |
(1) | Guidance provided is a non-GAAP figure presented on an adjusted basis. For further details see the Non-GAAP financial measures information presented in the schedules accompanying this press release. |
(2) | The Company defines Operating Cash Flow Conversion as Net cash provided by operating activities as a percentage of Net income. The Company's management uses Operating Cash Flow Conversion to evaluate the Company's operating performance, in particular how efficiently the Company turns its sales and profits into cash, and to assess the efficiency of the Company's use of working capital. The Company believes Operating Cash Flow Conversion is useful to investors for the foregoing reasons and as a measure of the rate at which the Company converts its net income reported in accordance with GAAP to cash inflows, which helps investors assess whether the Company is generating sufficient cash flow to provide an adequate return. |
Conference Call Information
MSC will host a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. EDT to review the Company's fiscal 2024 second quarter results. The call, accompanying slides, and other operational statistics may be accessed at: https://investor.mscdirect.com. The conference call may also be accessed at 1-877-443-5575 (
An online archive of the broadcast will be available until April 11, 2024. The Company's reporting date for its fiscal 2024 third quarter is scheduled for July 2, 2024.
About MSC Industrial Supply Co.
MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE:MSM) is a leading North American distributor of a broad range of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services. We help our customers drive greater productivity, profitability and growth with approximately 2.4 million products, inventory management and other supply chain solutions, and deep expertise from more than 80 years of working with customers across industries. Our experienced team of more than 7,000 associates works with our customers to help drive results for their businesses - from keeping operations running efficiently today to continuously rethinking, retooling and optimizing for a more productive tomorrow. For more information on MSC Industrial, please visit mscdirect.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future, including statements about results of operations and financial condition, expected future results, expected benefits from our investment and strategic plans and other initiatives, and expected future growth, profitability and return on invested capital, are forward-looking statements. The words "will," "may," "believes," "anticipates," "thinks," "expects," "estimates," "plans," "intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. In addition, statements which refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, statements involving a discussion of strategy, plans or intentions, statements about management's assumptions, projections or predictions of future events or market outlook and any other statement other than a statement of present or historical fact are forward-looking statements. The inclusion of any statement in this press release does not constitute an admission by MSC or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material. In addition, new risks may emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict such risks or to assess the impact of such risks on our business or financial results. Accordingly, future results may differ materially from historical results or from those discussed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, the reader should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: general economic conditions in the markets in which we operate; changing customer and product mixes; volatility in commodity and energy prices, the impact of prolonged periods of low, high or rapid inflation, and fluctuations in interest rates; competition, including the adoption by competitors of aggressive pricing strategies or sales methods; industry consolidation and other changes in the industrial distribution sector; our ability to realize the expected benefits from our investment and strategic plans; our ability to realize the expected cost savings and benefits from our restructuring activities and structural cost reductions; the retention of key management personnel; the credit risk of our customers; the risk of customer cancellation or rescheduling of orders; difficulties in calibrating customer demand for our products, which could cause an inability to sell excess products ordered from manufacturers resulting in inventory write-downs or could conversely cause inventory shortages of such products; work stoppages, labor shortages or other disruptions, including those due to extreme weather conditions, at transportation centers, shipping ports, our headquarters or our customer fulfillment centers; disruptions or breaches of our information technology systems or violations of data privacy laws; our ability to attract, train and retain qualified sales and customer service personnel and metalworking and specialty sales specialists; the risk of loss of key suppliers or contractors or key brands or supply chain disruptions; changes to governmental trade or sanctions policies, including the impact from significant import restrictions or tariffs or moratoriums on economic activity with certain countries or regions; risks related to opening or expanding our customer fulfillment centers; our ability to estimate the cost of healthcare claims incurred under our self-insurance plan; litigation risk due to the nature of our business; risks associated with the integration of acquired businesses or other strategic transactions; financial restrictions on outstanding borrowings; our ability to maintain our credit facilities or incur additional borrowings on terms we deem attractive; the failure to comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations and other laws and regulations applicable to our business; the outcome of government or regulatory proceedings; goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets recorded as a result of our acquisitions could become impaired; our common stock price may be volatile due to factors outside of our control; the significant influence that our principal shareholders will continue to have over our decisions; and our ability to realize the desired benefits from the share reclassification. Additional information concerning these and other risks is described under "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, respectively, and in the other reports and documents that we file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC. | |||
March 2, | September 2, | ||
ASSETS | (Unaudited) | ||
Current Assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 22,227 | $ 50,052 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses | 428,699 | 435,421 | |
Inventories | 685,373 | 726,521 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 128,614 | 105,519 | |
Total current assets | 1,264,913 | 1,317,513 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 330,765 | 319,660 | |
Goodwill | 722,101 | 718,174 | |
Identifiable intangibles, net | 106,833 | 110,641 | |
Operating lease assets | 61,943 | 65,909 | |
Other assets | 14,839 | 12,237 | |
Total assets | $ 2,501,394 | $ 2,544,134 | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Current Liabilities: | |||
Current portion of debt including obligations under finance leases | $ 257,829 | $ 229,935 | |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 21,686 | 21,168 | |
Accounts payable | 208,111 | 226,299 | |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 142,804 | 172,034 | |
Total current liabilities | 630,430 | 649,436 | |
Long-term debt including obligations under finance leases | 294,474 | 224,391 | |
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities | 41,230 | 45,924 | |
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties | 131,761 | 131,801 | |
Total liabilities | 1,097,895 | 1,051,552 | |
Commitments and Contingencies | |||
Shareholders' Equity: | |||
Preferred Stock | — | — | |
Class A Common Stock | 58 | 48 | |
Class B Common Stock | — | 9 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 1,059,405 | 849,502 | |
Retained earnings | 463,874 | 755,007 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (17,340) | (17,725) | |
Class A treasury stock, at cost | (115,488) | (107,677) | |
Total MSC Industrial shareholders' equity | 1,390,509 | 1,479,164 | |
Noncontrolling interest | 12,990 | 13,418 | |
Total shareholders' equity | 1,403,499 | 1,492,582 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 2,501,394 | $ 2,544,134 | |
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC. | |||||||
Thirteen Weeks Ended | Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | ||||||
March 2, | March 4, | March 2, | March 4, | ||||
Net sales | $ 935,348 | $ 961,632 | $ 1,889,317 | $ 1,919,377 | |||
Cost of goods sold | 546,737 | 564,937 | 1,107,589 | 1,124,883 | |||
Gross profit | 388,611 | 396,695 | 781,728 | 794,494 | |||
Operating expenses | 291,235 | 280,630 | 581,868 | 560,325 | |||
Restructuring and other costs | 6,181 | 1,783 | 7,097 | 3,877 | |||
Income from operations | 91,195 | 114,282 | 192,763 | 230,292 | |||
Other income (expense): | |||||||
Interest expense | (6,951) | (5,956) | (12,271) | (12,875) | |||
Interest income | 43 | 151 | 168 | 251 | |||
Other expense, net | (4,332) | (2,299) | (9,387) | (3,639) | |||
Total other expense | (11,240) | (8,104) | (21,490) | (16,263) | |||
Income before provision for income taxes | 79,955 | 106,178 | 171,273 | 214,029 | |||
Provision for income taxes | 18,390 | 26,863 | 40,580 | 53,502 | |||
Net income | 61,565 | 79,315 | 130,693 | 160,527 | |||
Less: Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (282) | 175 | (504) | 73 | |||
Net income attributable to MSC Industrial | $ 61,847 | $ 79,140 | $ 131,197 | $ 160,454 | |||
Per share data attributable to MSC Industrial: | |||||||
Net income per common share: | |||||||
Basic | $ 1.10 | $ 1.42 | $ 2.33 | $ 2.87 | |||
Diluted | $ 1.10 | $ 1.41 | $ 2.32 | $ 2.86 | |||
Weighted-average shares used in computing net income per common share: | |||||||
Basic | 56,325 | 55,880 | 56,377 | 55,885 | |||
Diluted | 56,467 | 56,001 | 56,595 | 56,074 | |||
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC. | |||||||
Thirteen Weeks Ended | Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | ||||||
March 2, | March 4, | March 2, | March 4, | ||||
Net income, as reported | $ 61,565 | $ 79,315 | $ 130,693 | $ 160,527 | |||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: | |||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 57 | 2,549 | 461 | 3,819 | |||
Comprehensive income | 61,622 | 81,864 | 131,154 | 164,346 | |||
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest: | |||||||
Net loss (income) | 282 | (175) | 504 | (73) | |||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (120) | (800) | (76) | (1,135) | |||
Comprehensive income attributable to MSC Industrial | $ 61,784 | $ 80,889 | $ 131,582 | $ 163,138 | |||
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC. | |||
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | |||
March 2, | March 4, | ||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |||
Net income | $ 130,693 | $ 160,527 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 40,372 | 37,223 | |
Amortization of cloud computing arrangements | 703 | 468 | |
Non-cash operating lease cost | 11,020 | 9,883 | |
Stock-based compensation | 9,889 | 9,969 | |
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 236 | 249 | |
Non-cash changes in fair value of estimated contingent consideration | 441 | — | |
Provision for credit losses | 2,354 | 5,490 | |
Expenditures for cloud computing arrangements | (6,298) | (154) | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Accounts receivable | 6,468 | 273,835 | |
Inventories | 44,476 | (27,787) | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (22,714) | (6,895) | |
Operating lease liabilities | (11,234) | (9,820) | |
Other assets | 2,813 | (897) | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (49,308) | (35,651) | |
Total adjustments | 29,218 | 255,913 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 159,911 | 416,440 | |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | |||
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment | (43,783) | (40,571) | |
Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (9,868) | (20,533) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (53,651) | (61,104) | |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | |||
Repurchases of Class A Common Stock | (148,677) | (31,007) | |
Payments of regular cash dividends | (93,964) | (88,313) | |
Proceeds from sale of Class A Common Stock in connection with Associate Stock Purchase Plan | 2,327 | 2,332 | |
Proceeds from exercise of Class A Common Stock options | 8,251 | 12,775 | |
Borrowings under credit facilities | 297,000 | 208,000 | |
Payments under credit facilities | (202,000) | (403,000) | |
Borrowings under financing obligations | 3,850 | 1,061 | |
Payments under Shelf Facility Agreements and Private Placement Debt | — | (50,000) | |
Other, net | (1,064) | (1,171) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (134,277) | (349,323) | |
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 192 | 65 | |
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (27,825) | 6,078 | |
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period | 50,052 | 43,537 | |
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period | $ 22,227 | $ 49,615 | |
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: | |||
Cash paid for income taxes | $ 55,743 | $ 58,641 | |
Cash paid for interest | $ 11,996 | $ 10,327 | |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement MSC's unaudited selected financial data presented consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in
These non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with GAAP or an alternative for GAAP financial measures and may be different from similar non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure and should only be used to evaluate MSC's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP financial measure.
This press release also includes certain forward-looking information that is not presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes that a quantitative reconciliation of such forward-looking information to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP cannot be made available without unreasonable efforts because a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures would require the Company to predict the timing and likelihood of potential future events such as restructurings, M&A activity and other infrequent or unusual gains and losses. Neither the timing or likelihood of these events, nor their probable significance, can be quantified with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Accordingly, a reconciliation of such forward-looking information to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is not provided.
- Results Excluding Restructuring and Other Costs, Acquisition-Related Costs and Share Reclassification Costs
In calculating non-GAAP financial measures, we exclude restructuring and other costs, acquisition-related costs and share reclassification costs, and tax effects. Management makes these adjustments to facilitate a review of the Company's operating performance on a comparable basis between periods, for comparing with forecasts and strategic plans, for identifying and analyzing trends in the Company's underlying business and for benchmarking performance externally against competitors. We believe that investors benefit from seeing results from the perspective of management in addition to seeing results presented in accordance with GAAP for the same reasons and purposes for which management uses such non-GAAP financial measures.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC. | |||||||
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Information | |||||||
Thirteen Weeks Ended March 2, 2024 | |||||||
(In thousands, except percentages and per share data) | |||||||
GAAP Financial | Items Affecting Comparability | Non-GAAP | |||||
Total MSC | Restructuring | Acquisition- | Adjusted Total | ||||
Net Sales | $ 935,348 | $ — | $ — | $ 935,348 | |||
Cost of Goods Sold | 546,737 | — | — | 546,737 | |||
Gross Profit | 388,611 | — | — | 388,611 | |||
Gross Margin | 41.5 % | — % | — % | 41.5 % | |||
Operating Expenses | 291,235 | — | 465 | 290,770 | |||
Operating Exp as % of Sales | 31.1 % | — % | 0.0 % | 31.1 % | |||
Restructuring and Other Costs | 6,181 | 6,181 | — | — | |||
Income from Operations | 91,195 | (6,181) | (465) | 97,841 | |||
Operating Margin | 9.7 % | 0.7 % | 0.0 % | 10.5 % | |||
Total Other Expense | (11,240) | — | — | (11,240) | |||
Income before provision for income taxes | 79,955 | (6,181) | (465) | 86,601 | |||
Provision for income taxes | 18,390 | (1,568) | (116) | 20,074 | |||
Net income | 61,565 | (4,613) | (349) | 66,527 | |||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (282) | — | — | (282) | |||
Net income attributable to MSC Industrial | $ 61,847 | $ (4,613) | $ (349) | $ 66,809 | |||
Net income per common share: | |||||||
Diluted | $ 1.10 | $ (0.08) | $ (0.01) | $ 1.18 | |||
* | Individual amounts may not agree to the total due to rounding. |
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC. | |||||||||
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Information | |||||||||
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended March 2, 2024 | |||||||||
(In thousands, except percentages and per share data) | |||||||||
GAAP | Items Affecting Comparability | Non-GAAP | |||||||
Total MSC | Restructuring | Acquisition- | Share | Adjusted Total | |||||
Net Sales | $ 1,889,317 | $ — | $ — | $ — | $ 1,889,317 | ||||
Cost of Goods Sold | 1,107,589 | — | — | — | 1,107,589 | ||||
Gross Profit | 781,728 | — | — | — | 781,728 | ||||
Gross Margin | 41.4 % | — % | — % | — % | 41.4 % | ||||
Operating Expenses | 581,868 | — | 465 | 1,187 | 580,216 | ||||
Operating Exp as % of Sales | 30.8 % | — % | 0.0 % | (0.1) % | 30.7 % | ||||
Restructuring and Other Costs | 7,097 | 7,097 | — | — | — | ||||
Income from Operations | 192,763 | (7,097) | (465) | (1,187) | 201,512 | ||||
Operating Margin | 10.2 % | 0.4 % | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 10.7 % | ||||
Total Other Expense | (21,490) | — | — | — | (21,490) | ||||
Income before provision for income taxes | 171,273 | (7,097) | (465) | (1,187) | 180,022 | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 40,580 | (2,744) | (180) | (288) | 43,792 | ||||
Net income | 130,693 | (4,353) | (285) | (899) | 136,230 | ||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (504) | — | — | — | (504) | ||||
Net income attributable to MSC Industrial | $ 131,197 | $ (4,353) | $ (285) | $ (899) | $ 136,734 | ||||
Net income per common share: | |||||||||
Diluted | $ 2.32 | $ (0.08) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.02) | $ 2.42 | ||||
* | Individual amounts may not agree to the total due to rounding. |
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC. | |||||||||
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Information | |||||||||
Thirteen Weeks Ended March 4, 2023 | |||||||||
(In thousands, except percentages and per share data) | |||||||||
GAAP | Items Affecting Comparability | Non-GAAP | |||||||
Total MSC | Restructuring | Acquisition- | Share | Adjusted Total | |||||
Net Sales | $ 961,632 | $ — | $ — | $ — | $ 961,632 | ||||
Cost of Goods Sold | 564,937 | — | — | — | 564,937 | ||||
Gross Profit | 396,695 | — | — | — | 396,695 | ||||
Gross Margin | 41.3 % | — % | — % | — % | 41.3 % | ||||
Operating Expenses | 280,630 | — | 244 | 876 | 279,510 | ||||
Operating Exp as % of Sales | 29.2 % | — % | 0.0 % | (0.1) % | 29.1 % | ||||
Restructuring and Other Costs | 1,783 | 1,783 | — | — | — | ||||
Income from Operations | 114,282 | (1,783) | (244) | (876) | 117,185 | ||||
Operating Margin | 11.9 % | 0.2 % | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 12.2 % | ||||
Total Other Expense | (8,104) | — | — | — | (8,104) | ||||
Income before provision for income taxes | 106,178 | (1,783) | (244) | (876) | 109,081 | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 26,863 | (450) | (62) | (222) | 27,597 | ||||
Net income | 79,315 | (1,333) | (182) | (654) | 81,484 | ||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 175 | — | — | — | 175 | ||||
Net income attributable to MSC Industrial | $ 79,140 | $ (1,333) | $ (182) | $ (654) | $ 81,309 | ||||
Net income per common share: | |||||||||
Diluted | $ 1.41 | $ (0.02) | $ 0.00 | $ (0.01) | $ 1.45 | ||||
* | Individual amounts may not agree to the total due to rounding. |
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC. | |||||||||
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Information | |||||||||
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended March 4, 2023 | |||||||||
(In thousands, except percentages and per share data) | |||||||||
GAAP | Items Affecting Comparability | Non-GAAP | |||||||
Total MSC | Restructuring | Acquisition- | Share | Adjusted Total | |||||
Net Sales | $ 1,919,377 | $ — | $ — | $ — | $ 1,919,377 | ||||
Cost of Goods Sold | 1,124,883 | — | — | — | 1,124,883 | ||||
Gross Profit | 794,494 | — | — | — | 794,494 | ||||
Gross Margin | 41.4 % | — % | — % | — % | 41.4 % | ||||
Operating Expenses | 560,325 | — | 398 | 876 | 559,051 | ||||
Operating Exp as % of Sales | 29.2 % | — % | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | 29.1 % | ||||
Restructuring and Other Costs | 3,877 | 3,877 | — | — | — | ||||
Income from Operations | 230,292 | (3,877) | (398) | (876) | 235,443 | ||||
Operating Margin | 12.0 % | 0.2 % | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | 12.3 % | ||||
Total Other Expense | (16,263) | — | — | — | (16,263) | ||||
Income before provision for income taxes | 214,029 | (3,877) | (398) | (876) | 219,180 | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 53,502 | (973) | (100) | (220) | 54,795 | ||||
Net income | 160,527 | (2,904) | (298) | (656) | 164,385 | ||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 73 | — | — | — | 73 | ||||
Net income attributable to MSC Industrial | $ 160,454 | $ (2,904) | $ (298) | $ (656) | $ 164,312 | ||||
Net income per common share: | |||||||||
Diluted | $ 2.86 | $ (0.05) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.01) | $ 2.93 | ||||
* | Individual amounts may not agree to the total due to rounding. |
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