MSA's revenue re-accelerated to 14.5% year-over-year growth in 2026Q3 to $536.4M, suggesting demand has recovered after a flat 2024-2025 stretch.
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Revenue growth re-accelerated to 14.5% year-over-year in 2026Q3 at $536.4M, but operating margin fell to 16.4% from a 28.2% peak in 2025Q4, indicating limited operating leverage.
MSA Safety Incorporated announced financial results for the quarter and full year, indicating robust performance.
MSA is a global leader in advanced safety products, technologies, and solutions, positioning it well in the market.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 2, 2026 | $2.09+0.0% vs $2.09 | $536M+1.5% vs $528M |
Q3 2026 Jul 30, 2026 | $2.40+12.1% vs $2.14 | $503M+1.4% vs $496M |
Q2 2026 May 4, 2026 | $1.99+7.6% vs $1.85 | $464M+2.7% vs $451M |
Q1 2026 Feb 11, 2026 | $2.38+5.3% vs $2.26 | $511M+0.6% vs $508M |
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MSA Safety Incorporporated (NYSE: MSA - Get Free Report) has received an average recommendation of "Hold" from the six research firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and two have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year price target among brokers
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 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 infrastructures, today announced that it will host the company's third quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $170.14 | $6.57B | 21.72 | 3.69% | 15.03% | 21.79% | 1.23% | |
| $220.05 | $69.74B | 9.96 | 7.85% | 20.98% | 36.04% | 4.21% | |
| $185.15 | $95.49B | 27.36 | 1.52% | 14.01% | 87.29% | 1.18% | |
| $476.60 | $48.1B | 18.29 | 12.26% | 30.71% | 13.53% | 0.69% | |
| $1.40 | $63.76M | -10.32 | 69.76% | -10.86% | -435.06% | — | |
| $19.59 | $366.41M | 9.05 | 2.63% | 12.1% | 16.38% | 13% |
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) reported $2.01B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $1.87B in fiscal year 2025. That is 274% more than the $501.0M of fiscal year 1996.
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) grew revenue by 8.1% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) earned $302.8M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 15.0% net margin).
Yes. MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) pays a dividend that yields 1.23% at the current price, a moderate yield.
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) had a return on equity (ROE) of 21.8% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) generated $322.0M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
