MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA)

NYSE: MSA · Real-Time Price · USD
169.94
-1.96 (-1.14%)
May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap6.56B +9.0%
Revenue (ttm)1.92B +5.6%
Net Income290.52M +1.5%
EPS7.41 +2.2%
Shares Out 38.60M
PE Ratio22.93
Forward PE18.89
Dividend$2.12 (1.25%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 15, 2026
Volume221,406
Open173.62
Previous Close171.90
Day's Range169.23 - 173.62
52-Week Range151.11 - 208.92
Beta0.97
AnalystsBuy
Price Target198.00 (+16.51%)
Earnings DateMay 4, 2026

About MSA

MSA Safety Incorporated develops, manufactures, and supplies safety products and technology solutions that protect workers and facility infrastructures worldwide. The company offers breathing apparatus products, including self-contained breathing apparatus; firefighter helmets and protective apparel; and fixed gas and flame detection systems, such as fixed gas detection monitoring systems, flame detectors and open-path infrared gas detectors, and refrigerant detection and identification solution, as well as hand-held portable gas detection inst... [Read more]

Founded 1914
Employees 5,300
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol MSA
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, MSA Safety's revenue was $1.87 billion, an increase of 3.69% compared to the previous year's $1.81 billion. Earnings were $278.86 million, a decrease of -2.12%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 4 analysts, the average rating for MSA stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $198.0, which is an increase of 16.51% from the latest price.

Price Target
$198.0
(16.51% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

MSA Safety Transcript: AGM 2026

Shareholders elected three directors, approved the selection of auditors, and supported executive compensation. No questions were submitted during the meeting, and all proposals passed by majority vote.

2 days ago - Transcripts

MSA Safety price target raised to $197 from $195 at Baird

Baird raised the firm’s price target on MSA Safety (MSA) to $197 from $195 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q1 results

3 days ago - TheFly

MSA Safety to Buy Autronica Fire & Security for $555 Million

The seller is private-equity firm Sentinel Capital Partners.

4 days ago - WSJ

MSA Safety Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw 10% sales growth and 18% adjusted EPS growth, driven by strong Americas performance and margin expansion, while International faced headwinds. The $555M Autronica acquisition is expected to close in Q3 and be accretive to EPS.

5 days ago - Transcripts

Sentinel to sell Spectrum Safety Solutions’ Autronica division to MSA Safety

Sentinel Capital Partners announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Autronica Fire and Security, a standalone unit of its Spectrum Safety Solutions platform, to MSA Safety (MSA).

5 days ago - TheFly

Sentinel to Sell Spectrum Safety Solutions' Autronica Division

Strategic Divestiture of Global Leader in Fire, Smoke, and Gas Detection Solutions NEW YORK, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentinel Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in promising midm...

5 days ago - PRNewsWire

MSA Safety to acquire Autronica Fire and Security for $555M

MSA Safety (MSA) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Autronica Fire and Security for approximately $555M. Founded in 1957, Autronica is a designer, manufacturer, and suppli...

5 days ago - TheFly

MSA Safety to Acquire Autronica Fire and Security, a Leading Provider of Fire and Gas Detection and Alarm Systems

Acquisition expands MSA's global fire and gas detection capabilities, strengthening MSA's position as a total solution provider in critical infrastructure and high-hazard applications and expanding MS...

5 days ago - PRNewsWire

MSA Safety reports Q1 adjusted EPS $1.99, consensus $1.83

Reports Q1 revenue $464M, consensus $451.3M. “Our first quarter performance reflects the resilience of our diverse business, and a solid start to the year,” said Steve Blanco, President and CEO

5 days ago - TheFly

MSA Safety Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

First Quarter 2026  Highlights Achieved quarterly net sales of $464 million, a 10% GAAP increase and a 3% organic increase year-over-year Generated GAAP operating income of $93 million, or 20.1% of sa...

5 days ago - PRNewsWire

MSA Safety raises quarterly dividend 2% to 54c from 53c per share

The Board of Directors of MSA Safety (MSA) approved the company’s 56th consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly dividend from 53c per common share to 54c per common share.

6 days ago - TheFly

MSA Safety Announces 56 Consecutive Years of Annual Dividend Increases

PITTSBURGH, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today approved the company's 56th consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly divi...

6 days ago - PRNewsWire

FDIC 2026: MSA Safety Advances Firefighter Protection for a More Complex Fireground

PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Moments matter on the fireground, and in split seconds firefighters must make decisions while relying on their equipment to perform. MSA Safety (NYSE: MSA), ...

19 days ago - PRNewsWire

MSA Safety Schedules First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced safety products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastruc...

19 days ago - PRNewsWire

MSA Safety assumed with a Hold at Jefferies

Jefferies analyst Stephen Volkmann assumed coverage of MSA Safety (MSA) with a Hold rating and a price target of $180, down from $200. The firm views MSA as “a high-quality

5 weeks ago - TheFly

MSA Safety price target lowered to $195 from $205 at Baird

Baird lowered the firm’s price target on MSA Safety (MSA) to $195 from $205 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm remains positive on the advanced industrial

5 weeks ago - TheFly

MSA Safety announces $500M share repurchase program

MSA Safety (MSA) announced that on February 20, its Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $500M of the company’s common stock. The program replaces

2 months ago - TheFly

MSA Safety Announces Share Repurchase Program

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) announced that on February 20, 2026, its Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $500 millio...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

MSA Safety price target raised to $235 from $186 at DA Davidson

DA Davidson raised the firm’s price target on MSA Safety (MSA) to $235 from $186 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after its Q4 earnings beat last week.

2 months ago - TheFly

MSA Safety price target raised to $205 from $184 at Baird

Baird analyst Robert Mason raised the firm’s price target on MSA Safety (MSA) to $205 from $184 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model

2 months ago - TheFly

MSA Safety Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Solid 2025 results featured strong cash flow, growth in detection, and resilience amid fire service headwinds. 2026 guidance calls for mid-single-digit organic growth, margin expansion, and continued investment in innovation and M&A.

3 months ago - Transcripts

MSA Safety price target raised to $210 from $195 at B. Riley

B. Riley raised the firm’s price target on MSA Safety (MSA) to $210 from $195 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm upped estimates post the company’s

3 months ago - TheFly

MSA Safety reports Q4 adjusted EPS $2.38, consensus $2.26

Reports Q4 revenue $511M, consensus $508.1M. “We reported solid 2025 performance in a challenging operating environment,” said Steve Blanco, MSA Safety (MSA) President and Chief Executive Officer. “Ou...

3 months ago - TheFly

MSA Safety sees FY26 organic sales growth in mid-single digits

16:46 EST MSA Safety (MSA) sees FY26 organic sales growth in mid-single digits

3 months ago - TheFly

MSA Safety Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results

Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights Achieved net sales of $511 million, a 2% GAAP increase and (3)% organic(a) decrease year-over-year primarily due to timing delays in fire service Generated GAAP operatin...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire