MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 32 corporate insiders have executed 1076 transactions totaling $169.5M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$92.9M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Jan 23, 2026 involved a transaction of 1,603 shares valued at $0.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for MSM in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for MSM in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for MSM is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 23/100 and a net flow of -$92.9M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 32 insiders are actively trading MSM stock, having executed 1076 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Mitchell Jacobson (Executive), who has made 44 transactions totaling $98.3M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Jacobson Mitchell | Executive | Award | 1,603 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Peller Philip | Executive | Award | 1,603 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 23, 2026 | K. Goeser Louise | Executive | Award | 1,603 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 23, 2026 | B. Aarnes Robert | Executive | Award | 1,603 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Jacobson Mitchell | Executive | Gift | 2,913 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Valsa Rockett Julie | Executive | Payment | 6.84 | $86.10 | $589 | |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Valsa Rockett Julie | Executive | Option Exercise | 0.83 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Valsa Rockett Julie | Executive | Option Exercise | 20 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Jacobson Mitchell | Executive | Purchase | 22,870 | $84.96 | $1.9M | Large |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Peller Philip | Executive | Purchase | 6,666 | $90.14 | $600.9K | Large |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Haefele Clark Gregory | Executive | Option Exercise | 221 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Haefele Clark Gregory | Executive | Option Exercise | 35.62 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Haefele Clark Gregory | Executive | Payment | 92.62 | $86.68 | $8.0K | |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Mcisaac Martina | Executive | Payment | 310.31 | $86.42 | $26.8K | |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Mcisaac Martina | Executive | Option Exercise | 58.55 | $N/A | $0 |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 118 | $131.2M | 53.0% |
Exercise(M) | 643 | $68.8M | 27.8% |
Purchase(P) | 19 | $38.3M | 15.5% |
Payment(F) | 240 | $7.4M | 3.0% |
Disposition(D) | 3 | $1.7M | 0.7% |
Small Acquisition(L) | 1 | $3.2K | 0.0% |
Award(A) | 24 | $0 | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 9 | $0 | 0.0% |
Other(J) | 7 | $0 | 0.0% |
Conversion(C) | 12 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC has increased, with 32 insiders executing 1076 transactions across all time. Total sales of $131.2M significantly outpace purchases of $38.3M, resulting in a net outflow of $92.9M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.