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The Motley Fool
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MSC Nails Another Quarter The industrial specialist performs well. But investors want to know -- is it cheap?   |
The Motley Fool
April 5, 2007
Emil Lee |
An Efficient Quarter at MSC Industrial Direct Even though some of its industrial customers are feeling a bit of a pinch, MSC Industrial Direct was able to post strong results. |
The Motley Fool
April 5, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
MSC Industrial Thinks Small Although the stock's valuation may not merit a pick as a value play, investors who believe that the U.S. economy (particularly the manufacturing sector) is on the way up might want to take a second look at MSC. |
The Motley Fool
October 13, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Applied Industrial Profitability Operating efficiencies and a relatively healthy manufacturing sector lead to better profits for this industrial distributor. Should our economy hiccup or hit a small bump, that could be a chance to pick up shares at a somewhat better price. |
The Motley Fool
January 18, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Applied Industrial's Growth Goal Management has locked down profitability and is focusing on growth. These are good days for manufacturers, and because the company is still largely a pure play on manufacturing activity, that's certainly good news for shareholders. |
The Motley Fool
October 13, 2010
Travis Hoium |
Growth Is Back at Fastenal Revenue jumped at industrial supplier Fastenal but the market wasn't impressed. |
The Motley Fool
December 8, 2010
Gerard Torres |
Industrial Distributors See Boom Industrial distributors display improving financials as the economy recovers. |
The Motley Fool
October 31, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
MSC Industrial Scares Up Growth Strong incremental profitability and low capital needs continue to fuel this distributor's growth. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
March 16, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
More Heavy Metal for MSC Industrial Acquiring a metalworking distribution business from Kennametal should boost sales and profits. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
August 16, 2010
David Meier |
Is MSC Industrial Direct's Management Up to the Task? Given its top-notch leadership, I'd suggest you give MSC Industrial Direct a spot on your watch list. |
The Motley Fool
July 1, 2010
Rex Moore |
This Stock Is an Industrial-Strength Buy MSC Industrial Direct is cutting down the competition. It provides all the things that keep manufacturing, industrial, and service companies up and running. |
The Motley Fool
July 15, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
The Lone Grainger The manufacturing supply company stays tall in the saddle. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
January 20, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Fastenal Comes Unstuck Investors panic in the face of decelerating store sales. But even with that worry in mind, there are certainly things to like about this story. |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
MSC Industrial: The Respect Continues Solid growth all around and more opportunities for expansion are encouraging. What's more, while this stock is absolutely sensitive to economic activity, it has survived the ups and downs of the past. |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2007
David Meier |
AIT Cruises: Fool by Numbers The industrial supply company released its third-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
July 1, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Small Orders, Big Profits MSC Industrial supplies considerable profits and cash flow. It may not be the cheapest stock around, but the valuation is quite reasonable relative to the growth prospects. |
The Motley Fool
January 12, 2009
Chris Jones |
MSC Industrial: Tools for Sale With most of its business geared toward manufacturers, MSC's top line has been under pressure during the economic slowdown. |
The Motley Fool
January 30, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Of Grainger and Value Once again, this company delivered the goods for customers and investors alike. |
The Motley Fool
July 24, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Grainger's Mangy Quarter Investors, is the maintenance and industrial supply specialist's problem company-specific or a sign of slowing economic activity? |
The Motley Fool
November 16, 2006
David Meier |
Home Depot's Supply Saga Will all of the home-improvement company's spending make a difference? Investors may be better of watching from the sidelines. |
The Motley Fool
January 5, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Muscular Growth From MSC Industrial A history of delivering shareholder value and excellent returns on capital makes MSC great. |
The Motley Fool
January 27, 2009
Rich Duprey |
Grainger's No Rattle Trap The provider of industrial parts and supplies tightens the screws to survive the recession. |
The Motley Fool
April 11, 2011
Russ Krull |
A Tale of 3 Industrials What three company earnings reports tell about the recovery. |
The Motley Fool
January 20, 2009
Rich Duprey |
Fastenal: Going Nowhere Fast? The industrial parts supplier is helpless as demand plunges. |
The Motley Fool
April 26, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Applied Industrial: Invest Cautiously It's a fine company in a fragmented market, but it looks a little overheated. Good markets are important, but so is a price that gives you that margin of safety. |
The Motley Fool
July 13, 2009
Rich Duprey |
Profit First From Industrial Suppliers When the recovery does come, industrial suppliers will be the first companies to profit, as they stock the shelves with the basic goods necessary to keep manufacturers' own growth engines running smoothly. |
The Motley Fool
July 26, 2011
Debarati Bose |
1 Stock Built to Stand Tough Fastenal's solid second-quarter earnings are indicative of improving industry demand. |
The Motley Fool
January 9, 2012
Seth Jayson |
MSC Industrial Direct Beats Analyst Estimates on EPS Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue expanded significantly, and earnings per share grew significantly. |
The Motley Fool
May 30, 2011
Andrew Tonner |
Does W.W. Grainger Deserve a Spot in Your Portfolio? Let's look at W.W. Grainger based on several metrics that will evaluate returns, profitability, growth, and leverage. |
The Motley Fool
March 22, 2007 |
FedEx's Dented Package: Fool by Numbers The transportation and delivery maven released third-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
October 20, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
3M's in Shape: Fool by Numbers The diversified conglomerate released fiscal third-quarter 2006 earnings. Here are the quick details for the quarter. |
The Motley Fool
March 9, 2006
Bobby Shethia |
Applied Applies Itself Despite improving margins, this manufacturing company is only worth buying on declines. |
The Motley Fool
November 10, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Kohl's Rides the Fashion Wave: Fool by Numbers The department store operator released fiscal third-quarter 2006 earnings: Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
December 31, 2009
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
7 Reasons to Worry About Next Week Watch your step on the way down next week -- 2010 won't be all butterflies and red velvet cupcakes for some stocks. |
The Motley Fool
April 5, 2007
Emil Lee |
MSC Industrial Shrugs Off Slowdown: Fool by Numbers The industrial company released second-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
April 13, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Fastenal Nails Another Quarter Fastenal is growing rapidly, but has the valuation already outstripped it? |
CRM
June 15, 2015 |
Valid USA Acquires Marketing Software Company The acquisition of MSC continues Valid's growth spurt. |
The Motley Fool
August 3, 2007
Lawrence Rothman |
Industrial Distribution Group Needs a Repair Shop This is a very competitive and fragmented industry and many of Industrial Distribution's competitors consolidated last year. Is there a "For Sale" sign on this MROP specialist? Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
May 16, 2008
Rich Duprey |
Manufacturing a Growth Opportunity Can watching the manufacturing indexes help you make money? |
The Motley Fool
November 30, 2010
Dan Dzombak |
Are These Distributors Creating Value? What economic value added momentum shows us about the folks running these distributors. |
The Motley Fool
October 12, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Fastenal Secures More Growth This very well-run industrial distribution company continues to deliver excellent performance by almost any measure. Premium merchandise generally deserves a premium valuation. So while Fastenal isn't cheap, it's not overpriced either. |
BusinessWeek
December 13, 2004
Justin Hibbard |
Where Others See Trouble... Jeffrey Ubben, managing director of the San Francisco hedge fund ValueAct Capital Partners, is finding bargains in companies with accounting snafus. |
The Motley Fool
November 13, 2006
Tom Taulli |
MSC.Software's Best Friend MSC wants to turn its operations around. And that means teaming up with IBM. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
January 9, 2006
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
4 Stocks That Took a Hike Companies with growing yields can enrich you in more ways than one: Freeport McMoran... American Financial Group... UAP Holdings... MSC Industrial... |
The Motley Fool
April 10, 2007 |
RPM's Horsepower: Fool by Numbers The specialty chemical company released earnings results for its fiscal 2007 third quarter: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
June 28, 2010
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
7 Reasons Not to Worry This Week Not every company will be posting lower earnings this week. |
The Motley Fool
July 13, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Fastenal's Boom Continues This solid, but relatively unknown business (a seller of nuts, bolts, and various other fastening, building, electrical, and janitorial supplies) is worth a look. The company has a history of paying cash dividends and a solid balance sheet to weather any storms. |
The Motley Fool
October 26, 2006
Anders Bylund |
Furniture Brands Is No Firebrand: Fool by Numbers The furniture designer and distributor released third-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
June 9, 2006
Jim Mueller |
Luby's 10 Times Lucky: Fool by Numbers The restaurant released fiscal third-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
July 8, 2005
John Reeves |
Fool by Numbers: Accenture Q3 2005 The IT consultant released third quarter earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Balance Sheet Highlights... Margin Checkup... |
