Chuck Royce's MSM Position Overview
Chuck Royce (via Royce & Associates Lp) currently holds 387,325 shares of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) worth $35.74 M, representing 0.35% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 49 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Chuck Royce has maintained a long-term strategic position in MSM, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2015, adding 343,294 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2016, reducing 441,930 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chuck Royce's MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) Trades by Chuck Royce
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -33,425 | Reduce 7.94% | 387,325 | $92.27 |
| Q4 2025 | +31,260 | Add 8.03% | 420,750 | $84.10 |
| Q3 2025 | -76,200 | Reduce 16.36% | 389,490 | $92.14 |
| Q2 2025 | +671 | Add 0.14% | 465,690 | $85.02 |
| Q1 2025 | +40,582 | Add 9.56% | 465,019 | $77.67 |
| Q4 2024 | +183,343 | Add 76.05% | 424,437 | $74.69 |
| Q3 2024 | +28,350 | Add 13.33% | 241,094 | $86.06 |
| Q2 2024 | +41,008 | Add 23.88% | 212,744 | $79.31 |
| Q1 2024 | +13,487 | Add 8.52% | 171,736 | $97.04 |
| Q4 2023 | +27,579 | Add 21.11% | 158,249 | $101.26 |
| Q3 2023 | +27,695 | Add 26.89% | 130,670 | $98.15 |
| Q2 2023 | -10,741 | Reduce 9.45% | 102,975 | $95.28 |
| Q1 2023 | -68,190 | Reduce 37.49% | 113,716 | $84.00 |
| Q4 2022 | -3,652 | Reduce 1.97% | 181,906 | $81.70 |
| Q3 2022 | -80 | Reduce 0.04% | 185,558 | $72.81 |
| Q2 2022 | -77,812 | Reduce 29.54% | 185,638 | $75.11 |
| Q1 2022 | -405,875 | Reduce 60.64% | 263,450 | $85.21 |
| Q4 2021 | -70,105 | Reduce 9.48% | 669,325 | $84.06 |
| Q3 2021 | -5,234 | Reduce 0.70% | 739,430 | $80.19 |
| Q2 2021 | +31,246 | Add 4.38% | 744,664 | $89.73 |
| Q1 2021 | +168,037 | Add 30.81% | 713,418 | $90.19 |
| Q4 2020 | +21,394 | Add 4.08% | 545,381 | $84.39 |
| Q3 2020 | +104,594 | Add 24.94% | 523,987 | $63.28 |
| Q2 2020 | +120,893 | Add 40.50% | 419,393 | $72.81 |
| Q1 2020 | +126,400 | Add 73.45% | 298,500 | $54.97 |
| Q4 2019 | +172,100 | New Buy | 172,100 | $78.47 |
| Q4 2018 | -21,121 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | -28,992 | Reduce 57.85% | 21,121 | $88.11 |
| Q2 2018 | -7,819 | Reduce 13.50% | 50,113 | $84.85 |
| Q1 2018 | -39,410 | Reduce 40.49% | 57,932 | $91.71 |
| Q4 2017 | +27,108 | Add 38.60% | 97,342 | $96.66 |
| Q3 2017 | -346,300 | Reduce 83.14% | 70,234 | $75.58 |
| Q2 2017 | -29,300 | Reduce 6.57% | 416,534 | $85.96 |
| Q1 2017 | -40,000 | Reduce 8.23% | 445,834 | $102.76 |
| Q4 2016 | -75,000 | Reduce 13.37% | 485,834 | $92.39 |
| Q3 2016 | -441,930 | Reduce 44.07% | 560,834 | $73.41 |
| Q2 2016 | -158,300 | Reduce 13.63% | 1 M | $70.56 |
| Q1 2016 | -283,600 | Reduce 19.63% | 1.16 M | $76.31 |
| Q4 2015 | -247,474 | Reduce 14.62% | 1.44 M | $56.27 |
| Q3 2015 | -80,430 | Reduce 4.54% | 1.69 M | $61.03 |
| Q2 2015 | +343,294 | Add 24.02% | 1.77 M | $69.77 |
| Q1 2015 | -29,910 | Reduce 2.05% | 1.43 M | $72.20 |
| Q4 2014 | -29,680 | Reduce 1.99% | 1.46 M | $81.25 |
| Q3 2014 | -113,705 | Reduce 7.10% | 1.49 M | $85.46 |
| Q2 2014 | -78,070 | Reduce 4.65% | 1.6 M | $95.64 |
| Q1 2014 | +26,500 | Add 1.60% | 1.68 M | $86.52 |
| Q4 2013 | +52,500 | Add 3.28% | 1.65 M | $80.87 |
| Q3 2013 | +36,835 | Add 2.35% | 1.6 M | $81.35 |
| Q2 2013 | +1.56 M | Add 0.00% | 1.56 M | $77.46 |
Chuck Royce's MSC Industrial Direct Co Investment FAQs
Chuck Royce first purchased MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,564,804 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce has held MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) for 49 quarters since Q2 2013.
Chuck Royce's largest addition to MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) was in Q2 2013, adding 1,564,804 shares worth $121.21 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Chuck Royce's firm, Royce & Associates Lp, owns 387,325 shares of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM), valued at approximately $35.74 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) represents approximately 0.35% of Chuck Royce's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Chuck Royce's peak holding in MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) was 1,772,568 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2015.