MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA)
NYSE: MSAHealth CareIndustrial SpecialtiesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
MSA stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $6.92B
- P/E (TTM)
- 22.30
- Forward P/E
- 17.99
- EPS (TTM)
- $8.04
- Dividend yield
- 1.19% ($2.13)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 14, 2026
- 52-week range
- 151.11 – 208.92
- Day range
- 177.53 – 180.78
- Volume / Avg
- 319.25K / 260.58K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 38.58M
- Next earnings
- Oct 27, 2026
52-week range
MSA stock today
MSA Safety (MSA) closed at $179.28 on Oct 7, down 1.74% (-$3.17), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 14.2% below their 52-week high of $208.92, set on Feb 12, 2026 and 18.6% above the 52-week low of $151.11, in the middle of the past year's range. MSA is up 12.0% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 4.2%.
At 22.3x trailing earnings, MSA Safety trades in line with the peer-group median of 22.7x. Its forward P/E of 18.0x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 27; analysts expect EPS of $2.14. MSA Safety pays an annual dividend of $2.13 per share, a 1.19% yield at the current price.
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About MSA Safety
Company profileMSA 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 instruments to detect the presence or absence of various gases in the air. It also provides industrial head protection and accessories; fall protection equipment, such as confined space equipment, harnesses, lanyards, and self-retracting lifelines, as well as engineered systems; and air-purifying respirators, eye and face protection products, ballistic helmets, and gas masks.
- Sector
- Health Care
- Industry
- Industrial Specialties
- CEO
- Mr. Steven C. Blanco Sr.
- Headquarters
- Cranberry Township, PA
- Employees
- 5,300
- IPO year
- 2000
- Website
- msasafety.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, MSA Safety generated $1.87 billion in revenue, up 3.7% from fiscal 2024, its 5th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $278.9 million (-2.1% year over year), for a net margin of 14.9% versus a median of 9.2% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 46.5% (down from 47.6%) and operating margin 19.8%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.87B | $1.81B | $1.79B | $1.53B | $1.40B |
| Growth | +3.69% | +1.15% | +17.00% | +9.13% | +3.85% |
| Net income | $278.92M | $284.97M | $58.58M | $179.63M | $21.34M |
| EPS (diluted) | $7.09 | $7.21 | $1.48 | $4.56 | $0.54 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (7 analysts)
none
Avg. price target
$209.14+16.66%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 2
- Hold 5
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 27, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $2.14
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 31, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $2.23 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $2.13
- Dividend yield
- 1.19%
- Last payment
- $0.54
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 14, 2026
MSA Safety peers
Health Care sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTRNMaterion Corporation | 290.72 | -6.87% | $6.06B | vs MSA |
| POOLPool Corporation | 154.14 | -2.59% | $5.60B | vs MSA |
| AZZAZZ Inc. | 138.51 | -2.18% | $4.16B | vs MSA |
| ALGNAlign Technology Inc. | 139.87 | -1.12% | $9.94B | vs MSA |
| DOOBRP Inc. Common Subordinate Voting Shares | 55.66 | -0.76% | $3.96B | vs MSA |
| PIIPolaris Inc. | 52.79 | 0.00% | $3.00B | vs MSA |
| SNNSmith & Nephew SNATS Inc. | 26.89 | +0.07% | $11.25B | vs MSA |
| ESTAEstablishment Labs Holdings Inc. | 63.85 | -2.21% | $1.90B | vs MSA |
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MSA Safety stock FAQ
What is MSA Safety's stock price today?
MSA last traded at $179.28 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.74% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does MSA Safety pay a dividend?
Yes. MSA Safety pays $2.13 per share annually, a 1.19% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.54 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 14, 2026.
When is MSA Safety's next earnings date?
MSA Safety is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.14.
What is MSA's P/E ratio?
MSA trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 22.30 and a forward P/E of 17.99, compared with a median of 22.7 for its closest peers.
Who is MSA Safety's CEO?
Mr. Steven C. Blanco Sr. is the chief executive officer of MSA Safety Incorporated, which has about 5,300 employees.
Has MSA ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent MSA stock split was a 3-for-1 split on Jan 29, 2004, one of 5 splits on record.
What is the MSA 52-week high?
The 52-week high for MSA is $208.92 and the 52-week low is $151.11. The stock is currently 14.2% below its high.