On April 1, 2026, MSC Industrial Supply Co., Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended on February 28, 2026. The company reported net sales of $917.8 million, reflecting a 2.9% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Operating income was reported at $64.8 million, with an adjusted operating income of $69.1 million. The operating margin stood at 7.1%, or 7.5% on an adjusted basis. The diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.76, compared to $0.70 in the prior fiscal year quarter, while the adjusted diluted EPS was $0.82, up from $0.72 a year ago. Despite the positive sales growth, the company acknowledged that sales fell short of expectations. However, management expressed optimism about the operating margin improvement, which increased by 10 basis points year-over-year, and 40 basis points on an adjusted basis. The company anticipates that sales growth and profitability will strengthen as it leverages its sales optimization and productivity efforts. The average daily sales growth for the quarter was reported at 6%, with a projected adjusted operating margin of 10% for the upcoming fiscal third quarter. The company will host a conference call to discuss these results further and provide insights into its strategic priorities moving forward.

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