Joel Greenblatt's MSM Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 241,967 shares of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) worth $22.33 M, representing 0.07% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in MSM, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2015, adding 502,487 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2016, reducing 594,021 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt'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 Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -11,234 | Reduce 4.44% | 241,967 | $92.27 |
| Q4 2025 | +69,506 | Add 37.84% | 253,201 | $84.10 |
| Q3 2025 | +52,725 | Add 40.26% | 183,695 | $92.14 |
| Q2 2025 | -98,744 | Reduce 42.99% | 130,970 | $85.02 |
| Q1 2025 | -21,996 | Reduce 8.74% | 229,714 | $77.67 |
| Q4 2024 | +42,268 | Add 20.18% | 251,710 | $74.69 |
| Q3 2024 | +112,535 | Add 116.13% | 209,442 | $86.06 |
| Q2 2024 | -15,788 | Reduce 14.01% | 96,907 | $79.31 |
| Q1 2024 | +22,075 | Add 24.36% | 112,695 | $97.04 |
| Q4 2023 | +2,911 | Add 3.32% | 90,620 | $101.26 |
| Q3 2023 | +9,687 | Add 12.42% | 87,709 | $98.15 |
| Q2 2023 | +41,923 | Add 116.13% | 78,022 | $95.28 |
| Q1 2023 | +11,061 | Add 44.18% | 36,099 | $84.00 |
| Q4 2022 | -1,772 | Reduce 6.61% | 25,038 | $81.70 |
| Q3 2022 | +11,342 | Add 73.33% | 26,810 | $72.81 |
| Q2 2022 | +3,963 | Add 34.45% | 15,468 | $75.12 |
| Q1 2022 | +4,716 | Add 69.47% | 11,505 | $85.18 |
| Q4 2021 | +3,914 | Add 136.14% | 6,789 | $84.11 |
| Q3 2021 | +2,875 | New Buy | 2,875 | $80.35 |
| Q2 2021 | -6,693 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +3,803 | Add 131.59% | 6,693 | $90.24 |
| Q4 2020 | +2,890 | New Buy | 2,890 | $84.43 |
| Q2 2020 | -6,327 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +3,167 | Add 100.22% | 6,327 | $55.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +3,160 | New Buy | 3,160 | $78.48 |
| Q1 2019 | -5,699 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | -75,516 | Reduce 92.98% | 5,699 | $76.86 |
| Q3 2018 | +56,148 | Add 223.99% | 81,215 | $88.11 |
| Q2 2018 | +14,897 | Add 146.48% | 25,067 | $84.85 |
| Q1 2018 | +10,170 | New Buy | 10,170 | $91.74 |
| Q4 2017 | -20,433 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +17,815 | Add 680.48% | 20,433 | $75.56 |
| Q2 2017 | -439 | Reduce 14.36% | 2,618 | $85.94 |
| Q1 2017 | -2,400 | Reduce 43.98% | 3,057 | $102.72 |
| Q4 2016 | -121,385 | Reduce 95.70% | 5,457 | $92.36 |
| Q3 2016 | +64,118 | Add 102.22% | 126,842 | $73.41 |
| Q2 2016 | +46,281 | Add 281.46% | 62,724 | $70.56 |
| Q1 2016 | -594,021 | Reduce 97.31% | 16,443 | $76.32 |
| Q4 2015 | +502,487 | Add 465.36% | 610,464 | $56.27 |
| Q3 2015 | +107,977 | New Buy | 107,977 | $61.03 |
| Q1 2015 | -5,824 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | -40,285 | Reduce 87.37% | 5,824 | $81.22 |
| Q3 2014 | +46,109 | New Buy | 46,109 | $85.45 |
| Q1 2014 | -9,421 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2013 | -408 | Reduce 4.15% | 9,421 | $80.88 |
| Q3 2013 | -23,023 | Reduce 70.08% | 9,829 | $81.39 |
| Q2 2013 | +32,852 | Add 0.00% | 32,852 | $77.47 |
Joel Greenblatt's MSC Industrial Direct Co Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) in Q2 2013, acquiring 32,852 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) for 47 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) was in Q4 2015, adding 610,464 shares worth $34.35 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 241,967 shares of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM), valued at approximately $22.33 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) represents approximately 0.07% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) was 610,464 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2015.