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Deutsche Bank Downgrades MSC Industrial (MSM) to Sell

October 29, 2014 7:54 AM EDT
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Deutsche Bank downgraded MSC Industrial (NYSE: MSM) from Hold to Sell with a price target of $73.00 (from $92.00).

Analyst John G. Inch said, "We are downgrading MSM to Sell from Hold. We are cutting our FY15 EPS forecast estimates from $4.50 to $4.20 while our FY16 EPS forecast estimates decline from $5.25 to $4.88. In turn, we are lowering our MSM price target to $73 from $92, which we derive by applying a mid-teens P/E valuation multiple to our $4.88 EPS estimate in FY16."

"Yesterday, MSC reported disappointing F4Q14 results. Additionally, the company provided a year-ahead operating margin framework that suggested that if the current moderate growth/weak pricing environment continues, OP margins would be expected to be, on average, 1 point below the 14.4% realized this year. Looking ahead, we believe distributor customer mix and industry pricing pressures are likely to prevail throughout the coming year, and possibly become more acute," he added

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Shares of MSC Industrial closed at $84.27 yesterday.



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