If you'd invested in MSC Industrial Direct (MSM): performance and returns
Looking for MSC Industrial Direct's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would MSC Industrial Direct have returned?
This calculator shows how much MSC Industrial Direct stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in MSC Industrial Direct
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,593 | +59% |
| 3 years ago | $1,456 | +46% |
| 5 years ago | $1,410 | +41% |
| 10 years ago | $2,114 | +111% |
| since inception (1996) | $9,239 | +824% |
Return by year (MSC Industrial Direct)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +41% | $1,414 (+41%) |
| 2025 | +13% | $1,593 (+59%) |
| 2024 | -26% | $1,175 (+17%) |
| 2023 | +24% | $1,456 (+46%) |
| 2022 | -3% | $1,415 (+42%) |
| 2021 | 0% | $1,410 (+41%) |
| 2020 | +8% | $1,516 (+52%) |
| 2019 | +2% | $1,546 (+55%) |
| 2018 | -20% | $1,231 (+23%) |
| 2017 | +5% | $1,287 (+29%) |
| 2016 | +64% | $2,114 (+111%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does MSM return?
$1,000 invested in MSC Industrial Direct 10 years ago would be worth $2,114 today, i.e. +8%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was MSM's best/worst year?
Best year: 2016 (+64%). Worst year: 2024 (-26%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in MSM since inception be worth?
Since 1996, $1,000 would have become $9,239 (+824%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do MSC Industrial Direct's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If MSC Industrial Direct pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is MSC Industrial Direct's average annual return (ROI)?
MSC Industrial Direct's return on investment is about +8%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.