A cold formed metal stud is provided for commercial and residential construction applications. The metal stud of the present invention is suitable for use in both composite and non-composite applications. The metal stud of the present invention includes an intermediate web, a first flange and a second flange. The first flange has a longitudinally extending channel. Each of the intermediate web, first flange and second flange may include a number of different design features that can increase the structural and heat transfer characteristics of the metal stud.