MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) Stock: Price, Forecast & Analyst Target
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) — MoonshotScore 87/100 (Exceptional band), calculated Oct 4, 2026. Price $181.23 (+1.23%), as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session; market cap $7.00B. Expected results Oct 27, 2026.
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Market value / cash and short-term investments: 34.99× (market value Oct 2, 2026; cash Jun 30, 2026) · expected results Oct 27, 2026
MSA Safety Incorporated · MSA · NYSE · Industrials · Security & Protection Services
Research dated 2026-09-13: MSA Safety sells gas and flame detection, breathing apparatus, helmets, fall protection, and related safety systems to fire services and hazardous industries. The case depends on whether rising demand and improving operating performance can outlast the delayed cost pressure now moving through inventory.
Price as of Oct 2, 2026
Key Statistics
MoonshotScore v2 · MSA Safety (MSA)
ExceptionalWhy this rating? Method, drivers & history
Bands for the MoonshotScore: Exceptional 80-100 · Strong 65-79 · Fair 45-64 · Weak below 45.
- Business Quality — Is this a genuinely good business?
- Financial Safety — Could this blow up on me?
- Valuation — Am I paying a fair price?
- Growth Durability — Is the growth real and likely to last?
- Momentum — Is the market already moving on this?
Elite quality and a fortress balance sheet, though growth is only decent; the market is already moving on it. Business Quality: Elite; Financial Safety: Fortress; Valuation: Full; Growth Durability: Growing; Momentum: Rising.
- quarterly revenue $503M (Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 2026)
- EPS beat 7 of 8
- Altman Z 6.02 · Piotroski F 8
Helping: business quality, balance-sheet strength, positive momentum
What has the MoonshotScore done over time?
| Recorded | Score | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | Exceptional | |
| 87 | Exceptional | |
| 87 | Exceptional | |
| 87 | Exceptional | |
| 87 | Exceptional | |
| 87 | Exceptional |
The score was 87 in the stored Oct 3, 2026 snapshot and remains 87 in the current publication computed Oct 4, 2026 (0); the largest pillar moves were Growth Durability +1; the pillar moves offset under the sector-relative weighting, so the headline score is unchanged.
Calculation uses the most recent completed US trading session. Live price changes do not update the score immediately.
Computed · Educational signal · not a buy or sell recommendation · How the MoonshotScore is computed →
Price & valuation
| Measure | Value | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Latest provided price | $181.23 | |
| Change on the day | +1.23% | |
| 52-week range | $151.10 – $208.92 | |
| Market capitalisation | $7.00B | |
| Price / earnings (trailing) | 22.49 | |
| Shares traded on the day | 229.5K | |
| Beta (volatility vs the S&P 500) | 0.94 | |
| Dividends per share (last 12 months) | $2.14 | |
| Dividend yield (last 12 months) | 1.18% |
Price & events
Triangles mark reported quarters on the line: pointing up is above the recorded estimate, down is below, a diamond means no estimate on file or a dated event that is not a results report. Numbers key to the dated list. Point at or tab to any week for its close.
Events behind the price
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings call · management outlook
Results dates follow the earnings feed; call dates follow the transcript provider. Nearby dates do not establish that an event caused a price move.
Upcoming events
Management outlook
Excluding the impact of any new tariffs, we expect full year adjusted gross margin to be in the 47.5% to 48.5% range.
Julie Beck · Statement from
We expect a moderate tempering in gross margin in the second half, which reflects the delayed impact of inflation caused by the Middle East conflict as this higher cost inventory is reflected in our income statement.
Julie Beck · Statement from
Statement dates identify the earnings call, not a deadline. Management expectations and provider estimates can change.
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Council score for MSA Safety (MSA): perspectives
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On Sep 11, 2026, the Munger lens read the price at that time as fairly valued against its own estimate of value.
Readings on this page are from Oct 5, 2026, except a card that shows its own read date.
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What is MSA Safety (MSA), and what does it report?
Short answer · as of
MSA Safety is an equipment manufacturer, not a security-services contractor. Its products protect workers and infrastructure where gas, fire, falls, impact, or contaminated air can cause severe harm, with sales reaching emergency services, energy operations, factories, utilities, construction sites, mines, and military customers through direct and wholesale channels.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
MSA Safety is an equipment manufacturer, not a security-services contractor. Its products protect workers and infrastructure where gas, fire, falls, impact, or contaminated air can cause severe harm, with sales reaching emergency services, energy operations, factories, utilities, construction sites, mines, and military customers through direct and wholesale channels.
Headline revenue combines permanently installed detection systems with portable detectors, breathing apparatus, firefighter gear, industrial head protection, and fall-protection equipment. Detection is a major reported revenue pool, while consolidated profit also reflects the broader protective-equipment portfolio, replacement parts, and associated services.
What do the latest results show for MSA Safety (MSA)?
Short answer · as of
The most recent reported quarter, Q2 FY2026, carried revenue of $503M.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
The latest period delivered a broad sequential advance: revenue, gross profit, operating income, net income, and diluted earnings all increased. Revenue and adjusted earnings also exceeded expectations, extending the recent pattern of earnings outperformance.
That improvement does not remove the margin risk. Management expects higher-cost inventory linked to Middle East conflict inflation to reach the income statement later in the year, tempering gross margin even if demand remains firm.
Where is operating spending going?
Revenue alongside research and development, selling, general and administrative expenses, and the FMP standardized operating result.
- Latest quarter · revenue
- $503.33M Jun 30, 2026
- Latest quarter · R&D
- $19.15M Jun 30, 2026
- Latest quarter · SG&A
- $114.07M Jun 30, 2026
- Latest quarter · FMP standardized operating result
- $117.74M Jun 30, 2026
| Period end | Revenue | R&D | SG&A | FMP standardized operating result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $503.33M | $19.15M | $114.07M | $117.74M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $463.63M | $16.36M | $107.68M | $97.73M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $510.91M | $16.16M | $105.36M | $144.05M |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $468.44M | $16.52M | $102.85M | $94.31M |
USD. The operating result is the FMP-standardized value supplied by FMP; it may differ from a filing’s GAAP loss from operations when the provider classifies separately presented items differently. It is not net income or cash flow.
Did results meet expectations?
Reported earnings and revenue alongside the estimates recorded by the provider.
- Latest report · revenue
- $503.33M Jul 30, 2026
- Latest report · revenue estimate
- $496.27M Jul 30, 2026
- Latest report · revenue vs estimate
- Above estimate Jul 30, 2026
- Latest report · EPS vs estimate
- Above estimate Jul 30, 2026
| Report date | Revenue · reported | Revenue · estimate | EPS · reported | EPS · estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | $503.33M | $496.27M | $2.4000 | $2.1400 |
| May 4, 2026 | $463.63M | $451.28M | $1.9900 | $1.8500 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $511.00M | $508.10M | $2.3800 | $2.2600 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $468.44M | $508.62M | $1.9400 | $1.9000 |
Dates are report dates, not fiscal period ends. Revenue is in USD; EPS is USD per share, rounded to four decimals. The earnings feed does not establish a basic, diluted or adjusted basis. Earnings-feed EPS may differ from statement EPS; the two series are not combined.
Quarterly income statement — 4 quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY2026 | $503M | $86M | $2.23 (diluted) |
| Q1 FY2026 | $464M | $71M | $1.83 (diluted) |
| Q4 FY2025 | $511M | $87M | $2.21 (diluted) |
| Q3 FY2025 | $468M | $70M | $1.77 (diluted) |
What are the financial strengths and risks for MSA Safety (MSA)?
Short answer
Cash and short-term investments were $200.06M at the Jun 30, 2026 balance-sheet date. Operating cash flow was $95.38M for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, meaning operations generated cash. These figures do not establish a cash runway.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Cash generation is a clear financial strength. Operating cash flow has remained positive across the reported series and has consistently covered capital spending, while cash and short-term investments have risen from the recent low and liquidity ratios indicate ample coverage of near-term obligations.
MSA Safety nevertheless carries net debt: borrowings exceed cash and investments, so continued cash conversion matters. The more immediate operating risk is margin compression as higher input costs flow through inventory; weakness across fire-service or hazardous-industry equipment demand would make that pressure harder to absorb.
How much cash does the business generate or use?
Quarterly operating cash flow shows cash generated or used by operations.
- Latest quarter · operating cash flow
- $95.38M Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · operating cash flow
- $75.69M Mar 31, 2026
| Period end | Operating cash flow | Capital expenditure (reported) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $95.38M | −$12.67M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $75.69M | −$10.59M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $122.35M | −$16.33M |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $112.46M | −$11.99M |
Operating cash-flow bars share one scale and show magnitude; negative values mean cash used.
USD. Negative operating cash flow means cash used. Capital expenditure keeps the provider’s reported sign; it is not added here to estimate free cash flow or runway.
What should you watch next at MSA Safety (MSA)?
Short answer · as of
The next earnings report is expected on Oct 27, 2026.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Watch whether revenue and adjusted earnings continue to clear expectations when MSA Safety reports again. Recent beats establish a demanding comparison, while consensus assumes further expansion beyond the latest annual base.
Gross margin deserves equal attention because management has already identified delayed inflation in inventory as a coming headwind. Operating cash flow, capital spending, and the cash balance will show whether accounting profit continues to translate into financial flexibility while debt remains above cash.
What management is planning
Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Selected verbatim excerpts; dates follow the transcript provider.
Excluding the impact of any new tariffs, we expect full year adjusted gross margin to be in the 47.5% to 48.5% range.
Julie Beck ·
We expect a moderate tempering in gross margin in the second half, which reflects the delayed impact of inflation caused by the Middle East conflict as this higher cost inventory is reflected in our income statement.
Julie Beck ·
How does MSA Safety compare with its peers?
Short answer
MSA Safety's score ranks 3rd of 13 in the bounded comparison shown, against 12 same-model peers. These are company scores, not expected investment returns. The set lists named competitors first, then companies in the same data-provider industry classification closest in market value; that classification is the provider's, not our judgment of business similarity.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
MSA Safety combines installed hazard-detection infrastructure with equipment worn or carried by workers and firefighters. That mix differs from a provider centered solely on site systems or disposable protective supplies: demand can come from facility projects, portable-device purchases, breathing apparatus, helmets, fall protection, replacement parts, and service needs.
Its customer base also crosses municipal emergency response and hazardous commercial operations. The result is a demand profile linked to fire-department equipment cycles as well as activity in energy, manufacturing, construction, utilities, and mining, rather than dependence on a narrow end market.
| Company | Price | Market value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| $84.78 Oct 2, 2026 | $3.99B | 90 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $36.17 Oct 2, 2026 | $1.29B | 90 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| MSA Safety (MSA) — this page | $181.23 | $7.00B | 87 |
| $154.21 Oct 2, 2026 | $13.1B | 82 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $137.87 Oct 2, 2026 | $7.38B | 76 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $27.65 Oct 2, 2026 | $7.02B | 73 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $31.36 Oct 2, 2026 | $4.19B | 70 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $101.80 Oct 2, 2026 | $4.19B | 69 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $20.65 Oct 2, 2026 | $657M | 68 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $12.78 Oct 2, 2026 | $1.39B | 64 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $6.25 Oct 2, 2026 | $5.00B | 57 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $104.57 Oct 2, 2026 | $4.73B | 49 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $18.35 Oct 2, 2026 | $2.79B | 48 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 |
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The records behind this page
Analyst targets & estimates
What analysts have on file
- Price target, low to high
- $197.00 – $223.00
- Consensus target
- $210.00
- Median target
- $210.00
Consensus record · Captured .
Measured against a quoted price of $181.23 (as of Oct 2, 2026).
Insider activity
Form 4 records via FMP · Of the newest 100 records, those within the last 180 days, newest dated Sep 14, 2026
- Transactions
- 26
- Identified insiders
- 13
- Purchases
- 1
- Sales
- 2
- Other transactions
- 23
Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent.
Who holds the shares?
Institutional ownership reported through 13F filings.
- Institutional ownership
- 91.7% Period end Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · ownership
- 88.0% Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026
- Reporting holders
- 460 Period end Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · holders
- 454 Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026
| Holders in provider snapshot | Shares |
|---|---|
| Blackrock, INC. | 3,331,741 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 1,828,682 |
| Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb L.P. | 1,721,415 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 1,708,900 |
| State Street Corp | 1,626,476 |
Quarterly filings lag the period end. Holder rows are names in the provider snapshot, not a verified ranking; individual filing dates are not supplied. Related managers may appear separately, so these positions are not summed. Holder snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.
What has been published about MSA Safety (MSA)?
MSA Safety Industrials Stock: Key Questions Answered
Research dated 2026-09-13; the answers below are from that research, and the full attribution is under Sources. The last 3 questions are answered from this page's own dated data, not from the research.
What does Detection represent for MSA Safety?
Detection covers safety equipment used to identify gas and flame hazards, including permanently installed monitoring systems, flame sensors, open-path detectors, portable devices, replacement parts, and associated services. It is a major revenue stream within a broader portfolio that also includes respiratory, head, firefighter, and fall protection.
Why could Middle East conflict inflation pressure MSA Safety margins?
Management says higher costs created by the conflict are embedded in inventory and will reach the income statement as that inventory is sold. The pressure is therefore delayed, making gross margin a key check even after the latest improvement in operating results.
Does MSA Safety rely only on factory safety equipment?
MSA Safety serves fire departments, energy operations, construction, utilities, mining, military customers, and industrial manufacturers. Its offering ranges from fixed detection and breathing apparatus to firefighter helmets, protective clothing, and fall-protection systems.
How do Cairns and Gallet fit into MSA Safety?
Cairns and Gallet are brands within MSA Safety’s protective-equipment portfolio, particularly its firefighter-focused offering. They sit beside V-Gard and the company’s detection, respiratory, and fall-protection products, broadening demand beyond installed safety systems.
What is the MSA stock price today?
The last price recorded on this page for MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) is $181.23, as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session (source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote). It is a provider snapshot, not a live exchange feed, so check a brokerage quote before you trade.
What is the MSA price target?
The analyst consensus price target for MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) is $210.00 (range $197.00 to $223.00, median $210.00), per FMP data captured Oct 4, 2026. Targets are analyst opinions and change often; they are not a Stock Expert AI forecast.
Does MSA pay a dividend?
Yes. MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) shows a trailing 12-month dividend yield of 1.18%, as of Oct 2, 2026, in the data on this page. Payout ratio and cash-flow coverage decide whether it can last, and past dividends do not guarantee future payments.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor.
Research written by Codex (gpt-5.6-sol) on 2026-09-13. AI-authored analysis; source dates are shown with each answer. Editorial oversight is systemic, not page-by-page. Editorially accountable: Sedat ANAK, Founder and Editor-in-Chief.
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OFFICIAL — 2 facts from SEC filings and earnings calls
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
prod.outlook | Management outlook — call excerpts | Julie Beck (Aug 4, 2026): Excluding the impact of any new tariffs, we expect full year adjusted gross margin to be in the 47.5% to 48.5% range. Julie Beck (Aug 4, 2026): We expect a moderate tempering in gross margin in the second half, which reflects the delayed impact of inflation caused by the Middle East conflict as this higher cost inventory is reflected in our income statement. | OFFICIAL | Company earnings call, transcript via Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) — Selected verbatim statements from the latest available call, dated by the transcript provider. Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Relative dates retain the speaker's wording. | |
id.hq | SEC filing business address | Cranberry Township, PA | OFFICIAL | SEC EDGAR filer business address — The SEC filer business address. Our market-data provider separately lists "1000 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066-5207, US". |
FMP — 73 facts from Financial Modeling Prep endpoint families
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
earn.next | Next earnings date | Oct 27, 2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings calendar — The date is our provider's estimate until the company confirms it. | |
px.last | Latest provided price | $181.23 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Dated to the US trading session the price belongs to, derived from the quote record's timestamp (weekend and pre-open reads roll back to the previous weekday; exchange holidays are not modelled). The record does not establish an exchange execution time. Retrieved 2026-10-04T21:14:19.435Z. | |
px.change | Change on the day | +1.23% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.mcap | Market capitalisation | $7.00B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Date unknown Market cap record date: 2026-10-02. FMP quote timestamp: 2026-10-02T20:00:02.000Z. Captured from FMP at 2026-10-04T21:14:16.933Z. No share-count basis is inferred; this page preserves the reported amount instead of recalculating it from shares. | |
px.change_abs | Change on the day, in dollars | +$2.20 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
fin.q_revenue | Revenue, Q2 FY2026 | $503M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly) | |
px.pe | Price / earnings (trailing) | 22.49 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.volume | Shares traded on the day | 229.5K | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.beta | Beta | 0.94 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile | |
id.ceo | Chief executive | Steven C. Blanco | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key executives (proxy-derived) — Titles and pay come from the company's proxy statement as our provider parsed it. | |
id.employees | Employees | 5,300 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) employee count, from the company's filing | |
fin.annual | Revenue and net result by fiscal year | 5 fiscal years, FY2021 through FY2025: FY2021 revenue $1.40B, net result $21.34M; FY2022 revenue $1.53B, net result $179.63M; FY2023 revenue $1.79B, net result $58.58M; FY2024 revenue $1.81B, net result $284.97M; FY2025 revenue $1.87B, net result $278.92M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-K income statements | |
fin.rev_mix | Reported revenue segments | Detection $763.39M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) revenue segmentation, from the company's 10-K | |
fin.gross_margin | Gross margin (trailing twelve months) | 47.6% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm — A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-06-30.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2026-06-30 | $503.33M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-06-30.rd_k | R&D — period end 2026-06-30 | $19.15M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-06-30.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2026-06-30 | $114.07M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-06-30.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2026-06-30 | $117.74M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-03-31.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2026-03-31 | $463.63M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-03-31.rd_k | R&D — period end 2026-03-31 | $16.36M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-03-31.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2026-03-31 | $107.68M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-03-31.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2026-03-31 | $97.73M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-12-31.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2025-12-31 | $510.91M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-12-31.rd_k | R&D — period end 2025-12-31 | $16.16M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-12-31.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2025-12-31 | $105.36M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-12-31.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2025-12-31 | $144.05M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-09-30.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2025-09-30 | $468.44M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-09-30.rd_k | R&D — period end 2025-09-30 | $16.52M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-09-30.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2025-09-30 | $102.85M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-09-30.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2025-09-30 | $94.31M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-30.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-07-30 | $503.33M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-30.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-07-30 | $496.27M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-30.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-07-30 | $2.4000 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-30.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-07-30 | $2.1400 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-05-04.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-05-04 | $463.63M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-05-04.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-05-04 | $451.28M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-05-04.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-05-04 | $1.9900 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-05-04.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-05-04 | $1.8500 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-11.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-02-11 | $511.00M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-11.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-02-11 | $508.10M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-11.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-02-11 | $2.3800 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-11.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-02-11 | $2.2600 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-28.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2025-10-28 | $468.44M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-28.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2025-10-28 | $508.62M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-28.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2025-10-28 | $1.9400 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-28.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2025-10-28 | $1.9000 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
fin.q_table | Quarterly income statement | 4 quarters through Q2 FY2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly), as filed | |
fin.cash_investments | Cash and short-term investments | $200.06M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. Long-term investments are excluded and remain unclassified. Restrictions on cash and short-term investments require separate review. | |
fin.opcf_latest | Latest-quarter operating cash flow | $95.38M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Period end: 2026-06-30. Negative operating cash flow means cash used. This figure is not a cash-runway estimate. | |
fin.long_term_investments | Long-term investments (classification unverified) | $0.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | |
fin.total_debt | Total debt | $643.51M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | |
fin.price_to_book | Price to book value | 5.00× | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm — A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-06-30.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2026-06-30 | $95.38M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-03-31.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2026-03-31 | $75.69M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-06-30.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2026-06-30 | −$12.67M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-03-31.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2026-03-31 | −$10.59M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-12-31.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2025-12-31 | $122.35M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-12-31.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2025-12-31 | −$16.33M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-09-30.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2025-09-30 | $112.46M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-09-30.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2025-09-30 | −$11.99M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
earn.pt_range | Analyst price target, low to high | $197.00 – $223.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 4, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
earn.pt_consensus | Consensus analyst price target | $210.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 4, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
earn.pt_median | Median analyst price target | $210.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 4, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
own.insiders | Insider transactions via FMP | 26 transactions · 1 purchases, 2 sales, 23 other transactions · 13 identified insiders · of the newest 100 records, those within the last 180 days, newest dated Sep 14, 2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), carrying Form 4 transaction records — Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent. | |
own.institutions.depth.ownership_pct | Institutional ownership | 91.7% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.ownership_pct_previous_quarter | Previous quarter · ownership | 88.0% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.holders | Reporting holders | 460 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.holders_previous_quarter | Previous quarter · holders | 454 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_0.shares | Blackrock, INC. — shares in provider snapshot | 3,331,741 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_1.shares | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC — shares in provider snapshot | 1,828,682 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_2.shares | Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb L.P. — shares in provider snapshot | 1,721,415 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_3.shares | Vanguard Capital Management LLC — shares in provider snapshot | 1,708,900 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_4.shares | State Street Corp — shares in provider snapshot | 1,626,476 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. |
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earn.history | Reported versus estimated, recent quarters | EPS beat 7 of 8 | UNRECORDED | Stored earnings-history observation — Captured 2026-10-04 | |
fin.scores | Distress and quality screens | Altman Z 6.02 · Piotroski F 8 | UNRECORDED | Stored financial-scores observation — Captured 2026-10-03 · Expired observation | |
px.range52 | 52-week range | $151.10 – $208.92 | UNRECORDED | Stored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-10-04 |
COMPUTED — 5 facts from our arithmetic, formula restated
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
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fin.mcap_to_cash | Market value per dollar of cash and short-term investments | 34.99× | — | COMPUTED | Computed on this page from the figures above — The market capitalisation printed on this page divided by cash and short-term investments of $200.06M at Jun 30, 2026. Long-term investments are excluded and remain unclassified. Restrictions on cash and short-term investments require separate review. Market cap record date: 2026-10-02. Balance-sheet reference date: 2026-06-30. The inputs do not establish a single common source date for this ratio. |
div.ttm_per_share | Dividends per share, last 12 months (split-adjusted) | $2.14 | COMPUTED | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) split-adjusted dividend history — Sum of 4 split-adjusted declared dividends with an ex-date in the 365 days to 2026-10-04, per current share. Ex-dates are not payment dates; special dividends are included. Not a declared annual rate. | |
div.ttm_yield | Dividend yield, last 12 months | 1.18% | COMPUTED | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) split-adjusted dividend history and quote — Split-adjusted dividends with ex-dates in the trailing 365-day window divided by the packet price, on the same current-share basis. Price date follows the quote, latest price bar or packet-build day when unstamped. Not a forecast or declared annual rate. | |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-30.revenue_actual.comparison | Latest report · revenue vs estimate | Above estimate | Report date · | COMPUTED | Computed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported revenue ($503.33M) with the recorded estimate ($496.27M) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns. |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-30.eps_actual.comparison | Latest report · EPS vs estimate | Above estimate | Report date · | COMPUTED | Computed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported EPS ($2.4000) with the recorded estimate ($2.1400) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns. |
OURS — 2 facts from Stock Expert AI's own score and rank
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
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ours.moonshot | MoonshotScore v2 | 87 of 100 · Exceptional · pillars 89 / 90 / 49 / 65 / 71 | OURS | Stock Expert AI MoonshotScore v2 engine | |
ours.moonshot_change | MoonshotScore movement | 87 (stored snapshot Oct 3, 2026) → 87 (current publication computed Oct 4, 2026) (0) | OURS | Stock Expert AI current score publication and immutable score snapshots |
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- Quarterly statement note. Source series as of 2026-06-30. USD. The operating result is the FMP-standardized value supplied by FMP; it may differ from a filing’s GAAP loss from operations when the provider classifies separately presented items differently. It is not net income or cash flow. Applies to Fact IDs:
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| Evidence | Captured value | Source date | Source type | Source |
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| Business description | MSA Safety Incorporated is a prominent global manufacturer and provider of safety equipment, specializing in the engineering, production, and distribution of solutions designed to safeguard both personnel and critical infrastructure. The company serves a diverse range of high-risk sectors, including the energy industry (oil, gas, and petrochemical), emergency services (fire departments), construction, industrial manufacturing, utilities, military, and mining. Its international footprint extends significantly across North America, Latin America, and other global markets. Among its principal offerings are permanently installed systems for gas and flame detection, encompassing sophisticated monitoring units, flame sensors, and open-path infrared detectors. These are complemented by essential replacement parts and associated services, all crucial for identifying the presence or absence of various atmospheric gases. The company also provides advanced respiratory protection, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), alongside portable gas detection devices for on-the-go analysis. MSA Safety's product line further includes a comprehensive range of head protection solutions for industrial use, as well as specialized helmets and protective clothing tailored for firefighters. Additionally, the company offers robust fall protection systems, featuring confined space apparatus, safety harnesses, lanyards, and self-retracting lifelines, often integrated into custom-engineered safety setups. Further expanding its portfolio, the company supplies air-purifying respirators, eye and face shields, ballistic helmets, and gas masks. Distribution reaches both end-users and wholesale partners via direct and indirect sales channels. Its products are marketed under well-known brand names such as V-Gard, Cairns, and Gallet. Founded in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated maintains its headquarters in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile |
| Sector / industry (provider taxonomy) | Industrials / Security & Protection Services The company's SEC filings classify it under SIC 3842 — Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile |
| Quarterly income statement (USD thousands) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-06-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements |
| Management outlook — dated call excerpts | Captured record · 2 entries
Selected verbatim statements from the latest available call, dated by the transcript provider. Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Relative dates retain the speaker's wording. | 2026-08-04 | OFFICIAL | Company earnings call, transcript via Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) |
| Revenue by segment | Detection: $763.39M | 2025-12-31 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) revenue segmentation, from the company's 10-K |
| Annual revenue and net result (USD millions) | Captured record · 5 entries
| 2025-12-31 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-K income statements |
| Reported versus estimated, last 8 quarters | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-07-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings |
| Most recent periodic reports | 2026-07-31 | OFFICIAL | SEC EDGAR filer submissions | |
| Operating cash flow by quarter (USD millions) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-06-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements |
| Cash, investments and debt | Total debt: $643.51M; Liquidity basis: cash and short-term investments; Total liabilities: $1.20B; Cash and short-term investments: $200.06M; Cash and investments: $200.10M; Long-term investments: $0; Long-term investments classification: unclassified Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | 2026-06-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet |
| Cash and investment components | Total basis: cash short and long-term investments; Total: $200.10M; Cash and short-term investments: $200.10M; Long-term investments: $0; Long-term investments classification: unclassified Sums the balance sheet's cash and short-term investments with its long-term investments.; The long-term investment field does not establish marketability; the sum is not a measure of available liquidity.; These provider fields do not establish investment access restrictions or explain differences from third-party cash figures. | 2026-06-30 | COMPUTED | Computed from the balance sheet |
| Cash and short-term investments over time (USD millions) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-06-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's quarterly balance sheets |
| Cash against market value | As of: 2026-06-30; Cash basis: cash and short-term investments; Net cash: -$443.50M; Total debt: $643.50M; Cash and investments: $200.10M Price-based multiples captured at research time are not repeated here; the page shows each once, from current figures with their own dates. Cash is the latest reported cash and short-term investment balance; long-term investments are excluded. Market capitalization is the latest provider value.; The reported balance does not establish unrestricted availability or liquidation value.; The two are measured on different dates — the balance sheet is a quarter-end, the market cap is a recent close.; Debt is total debt as reported, including operating lease liabilities where the filer includes them. | 2026-06-30 | COMPUTED | Computed from the balance sheet and the latest market capitalization |
| Trailing twelve-month ratio set | Quick ratio: 2.02; Current ratio: 3.24; Debt to equity: 0.46; Net margin: 16.1%; Gross margin: 47.6%; Operating margin: 23.3%; Return on assets: 12.1%; Return on equity: 23.1% Price-based multiples captured at research time are not repeated here; the page shows each once, from current figures with their own dates. A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm |
| Next earnings report | Date: 2026-10-27; EPS estimate: $2.21 per share; Revenue estimate: $529.43M The date is our provider's estimate until the company confirms it. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings calendar |
| Analyst revenue and earnings estimates (average) | Captured record · 4 entries
| 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) analyst estimates |
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