MSA Safety Incorporated develops, manufactures, and supplies safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures in the oil, gas, petrochemical, fire service, construction, industrial manufacturing applications, utilities, military, and mining industries in North America, Latin America, and internationally. The company's core product offerings include permanently installed fixed gas and flame detection instruments, such as permanently installed gas detection monitoring systems, and flame detectors and open-path infrared gas detectors, as well as replacement components and related services to detect the presence or absence of various gases in the air. Its core product offerings also comprise breathing apparatus products, such as self-contained breathing apparatus; hand-held portable gas detection instruments; industrial head protection products; firefighter helmets and protective apparel; and fall protection equipment, including confined space equipment, harnesses, lanyards, and self-retracting lifelines, as well as engineered systems. In addition, the company offers air-purifying respirators, eye and face protection products, ballistic helmets, and gas masks. It serves distributors and end-users through indirect and direct sales channels. The company offers its product under the V-Gard, Cairns, and Gallet brand names. MSA Safety Incorporated was founded in 1914 and is based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.
IPO Year: 2000
Exchange: NYSE
Website: msasafety.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3/2026 | $200.00 | Neutral | Analyst |
| 7/16/2025 | $182.00 | Hold | Stifel |
| 12/19/2024 | $195.00 | Buy | DA Davidson |
| 12/12/2024 | $200.00 | Hold | Jefferies |
| 11/5/2024 | $200.00 | Buy | B. Riley Securities |
| 6/12/2023 | Mkt Perform → Outperform | William Blair | |
| 12/7/2021 | $183.00 | Neutral → Buy | Sidoti |
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Analyst initiated coverage of MSA Safety with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $200.00
Stifel resumed coverage of MSA Safety with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $182.00
DA Davidson initiated coverage of MSA Safety with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $195.00
Jefferies initiated coverage of MSA Safety with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $200.00
B. Riley Securities initiated coverage of MSA Safety with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $200.00
William Blair upgraded MSA Safety from Mkt Perform to Outperform
Sidoti upgraded MSA Safety from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $183.00
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PITTSBURGH, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE:MSA) has elected Robert A. Bruggeworth to the position of Chairman of the Board effective May 8, 2026, succeeding Nish Vartanian, who will continue to serve the company as a Director. MSA President and CEO Steven C. Blanco said, "On behalf of our Executive Leadership Team, I congratulate Bob on this well-earned distinction, and I welcome the opportunity to continue the strong partnership we have developed during his service as Lead Independent Director. Bob's guidance on the Board has been a
PITTSBURGH, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE:MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructure, announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conferences. Conference26th Annual B. Riley Securities Institutional Investor ConferenceDateMay 20, 2026Format1x1 Investor MeetingsMSA Participants Julie Beck, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerStephanie Sciullo, Senior Vice President and President, MSA AmericasLarry De Maria, Exec
Strategic Divestiture of Global Leader in Fire, Smoke, and Gas Detection SolutionsNEW YORK, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentinel Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in promising midmarket companies, today 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 (NYSE:MSA), a global leader in safety products and technology. The transaction is valued at approximately $555 million. Headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, Autronica is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of fire detection, gas detection, and alarm systems for many critical infrastructure, energy, and maritime
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 MSA's total addressable market into a growing $3 billion+ market With 2025 revenue of approximately $160 million, Autronica is highly complementary to MSA's technology portfolio, enhancing MSA's ability to participate earlier in project design and deliver fully integrated fire and gas safety solutions across mission-critical applicationsTransaction valued at approximately $555 million, expected to be accretive to MSA adjusted EPS in year one; aligned with MSA's Mission, Vision, and Accelerate stra
First Quarter 2026 HighlightsAchieved quarterly net sales of $464 million, a 10% GAAP increase and a 3% organic increase year-over-yearGenerated GAAP operating income of $93 million, or 20.1% of sales, and adjusted operating income of $101 million, or 21.8% of salesRecorded GAAP net income of $71 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, and adjusted earnings of $77 million, or $1.99 per diluted shareReturned a total of $71 million to shareholders via $50 million of share repurchases and $21 million of dividends; authorized a new $500 million share repurchase programMaintain a strong balance sheet and ample liquidity to support Accelerate strategyPITTSBURGH, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global saf
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 dividend from $0.53 per common share to $0.54 per common share. The change reflects a 2% increase in the quarterly dividend and a 2% increase in 2026 dividends per common share compared to 2025. The dividend is payable on June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 15, 2026. "Our 56th consecutive annual dividend increase reflects MSA's ability to consistently generate strong free cas
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), the leader in head-to-toe firefighter protection, is advancing its G1® Breathing Apparatus platform to help firefighters make decisions with confidence by combining proven protection, enhanced comfort, and new real-time data capabilities. The Next Generation of Respiratory ProtectionAt FDIC International this week, MSA Safety is showing the G1 XR™ Edition Self-Contained Breathing App
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 infrastructures, today announced that it will host the company's first quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call and accompanying slide presentation will be webcast at http://investors.msasafety.com/ under the "News and Events" tab, subheading "Events & Presentations." A replay of the conference call will be available at http://investo
MCKINNEY, Texas, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Globe Life Inc. (NYSE:GL) announced that its Board of Directors has raised the quarterly dividend to $0.3300 per share on all of the outstanding common stock of the Company held of record as of close of business of the Company's transfer agent on April 3, 2026. The dividend will be paid on May 1, 2026. Globe Life Inc. also announced today that Derek T. Kan, Vice President of Business Operations, Shopify, Inc., and Sandra L. Phillips, Senior Vice President Enterprise Integrity, Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary and Chief Susta
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 million of the company's common stock. The program replaces the previous $200 million share repurchase program, authorized in 2024. The timing, price and volume of the repurchases will be determined by market conditions, applicable securities laws and other factors. The Board did not set a termination date for the new program. "MSA has a long-standing cash generation record," commented Ste
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First Quarter 2026 HighlightsAchieved quarterly net sales of $464 million, a 10% GAAP increase and a 3% organic increase year-over-yearGenerated GAAP operating income of $93 million, or 20.1% of sales, and adjusted operating income of $101 million, or 21.8% of salesRecorded GAAP net income of $71 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, and adjusted earnings of $77 million, or $1.99 per diluted shareReturned a total of $71 million to shareholders via $50 million of share repurchases and $21 million of dividends; authorized a new $500 million share repurchase programMaintain a strong balance sheet and ample liquidity to support Accelerate strategyPITTSBURGH, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global saf
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 dividend from $0.53 per common share to $0.54 per common share. The change reflects a 2% increase in the quarterly dividend and a 2% increase in 2026 dividends per common share compared to 2025. The dividend is payable on June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 15, 2026. "Our 56th consecutive annual dividend increase reflects MSA's ability to consistently generate strong free cas
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 infrastructures, today announced that it will host the company's first quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call and accompanying slide presentation will be webcast at http://investors.msasafety.com/ under the "News and Events" tab, subheading "Events & Presentations." A replay of the conference call will be available at http://investo
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 serviceGenerated GAAP operating income of $114 million, or 22.3% of net sales, and adjusted operating income of $122 million, or 23.9% of net salesRecorded GAAP net income of $87 million, or $2.21 per diluted share, and adjusted earnings of $93 million, or $2.38 per diluted shareReturned a total of $61 million to shareholders via $40 million of share repurchases and $21 million of dividends, repaid $48 million of debt, and invested $16 million for capital expendituresFull-Year 2025 Highlights Achieved net sales of $1.9 billi
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 29, 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 fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings conference call on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call and accompanying slide presentation will be webcast at http://investors.msasafety.com/ under the "News and Events" tab, subheading "Events & Presentations." A replay of the conference call will be avai
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE:MSA) today declared a first quarter dividend of $0.53 per share on common stock, payable March 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 13, 2026. The Board also declared a dividend of $0.5625 per share on preferred stock, payable March 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 13, 2026. About MSA Safety MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE:MSA) is the global leader in advanced safety products, technologies and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE:MSA) today declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.53 per share on common stock, payable December 10, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 14, 2025. The Board also declared a dividend of $0.5625 per share on preferred stock, payable December 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 14, 2025. About MSA Safety MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE:MSA) is the global leader in advanced safety products, technologies and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the c
Third Quarter 2025 Highlights Achieved quarterly net sales of $468 million, an 8% GAAP increase and a 3% organic increase year-over-yearGenerated GAAP operating income of $94 million, or 20.1% of sales, and adjusted operating income of $104 million, or 22.1% of salesRecorded GAAP net income of $70 million, or $1.77 per diluted share, and adjusted earnings of $76 million, or $1.94 per diluted shareGenerated free cash flow of $100 million; repaid $50 million of debt, net leverage declined to 1.0x; ample liquidity of $1.1 billionPITTSBURGH, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global safety equipment and solutions provider MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE:MSA) today reported financial results for the thi
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 14, 2025 /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 2025 earnings conference call on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call and an accompanying slide presentation will be webcast at http://investors.msasafety.com/ under the "News and Events" tab, subheading "Events & Presentations." A replay of the conference call will be available at htt
Second Quarter 2025 Highlights Achieved quarterly net sales of $474 million, a 3% GAAP increase and flat organic(a) year-over-yearGenerated GAAP operating income of $86 million, or 18.1% of sales, and adjusted operating income of $101 million, or 21.4% of salesRecorded GAAP net income of $63 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, and adjusted earnings of $76 million, or $1.93 per diluted shareAcquired M&C TechGroup, a leading manufacturer of gas analysis and process safety technologies, in a transaction valued at $188 million, net of cash acquiredRepurchased $30 million of common stock, invested $29 million for capital expenditures, including a strategic footprint investment, and paid $21 mill
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MCKINNEY, Texas, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Globe Life Inc. (NYSE:GL) announced that its Board of Directors has raised the quarterly dividend to $0.3300 per share on all of the outstanding common stock of the Company held of record as of close of business of the Company's transfer agent on April 3, 2026. The dividend will be paid on May 1, 2026. Globe Life Inc. also announced today that Derek T. Kan, Vice President of Business Operations, Shopify, Inc., and Sandra L. Phillips, Senior Vice President Enterprise Integrity, Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary and Chief Susta
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In the face of evolving regulations, refrigerant leak detection solutions need to address today's industry changes and challenges, while providing users with clear advantages in future compliance, efficiency, profitability and safety. To help HVAC-R businesses address these areas, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE:MSA), will showcase its latest end-to-end refrigerant management and monitoring solutions and debut its newest refrigerant monitors at the upcoming AHR Expo. As one of the world's largest HVAC-R events, AHR will attract more than 50,000
Acquisition expands MSA's Detection solutions and adds new capabilities in the gas analysis and process safety markets With annual revenue of approximately $55 million, M&C TechGroup is highly complementary to MSA's technology, customer base and distribution networkTransaction expected to be accretive to MSA's adjusted earnings in 2025PITTSBURGH, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Global safety equipment and solutions provider MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE:MSA) today announced it has acquired M&C TechGroup in a transaction valued at approximately $200 million. Based in Ratingen, Germa
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative safety solutions can come in many forms, ranging from head protection that features the latest technology to help protect against lateral impacts to connected technology that alerts workers to dangerous conditions. For 110 years, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE:MSA) has been at the forefront of safety innovation by developing solutions that help to keep workers protected, connected and more productive on worksites around the world. This week, MSA Safety will be showcasing these latest solutions, including a new safety helmet and shared alerts for portable gas detection, during the 2024 National Safety Congress & Expo (NSC), in Orlando, Florida, fr
PITTSBURGH, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE:MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced safety products and solutions that help protect people and facility infrastructures, on May 10th elected Nishan J. Vartanian Non-Executive Chairman of the Board. Mr. Vartanian's election follows his previously announced plans to retire as MSA Safety's Chief Executive Officer, but to remain on the company's board. Mr. Vartanian will retire as a full-time employee at the end of the month, having served as CEO since 2018 and Chairman since 2020.
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE:MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced safety products and solutions that help protect people and facility infrastructures, has elected Steve Blanco Chief Executive Officer, to be effective May 10, 2024, which follows the company's annual meeting of shareholders. The Board has also elected Mr. Blanco as a director of the company, effective immediately. Mr. Blanco, 57, currently serves as MSA's President and Chief Operating Officer. His election is part of a planned management succession and coincides with a decision by MSA Chairman and CEO Nish Vartanian to inform the Board of Directors
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE:MSA), the global leader in the development of advanced safety products and solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced that John T. Ryan III, Director, has informed the Board of Directors that he has decided not to seek re-election at the end of his term and will instead retire from the Board when his term ends at the company's annual meeting of shareholders this May. Mr. Ryan is the grandson of company co-founder John T. Ryan Sr. He also is the son of the late John T. Ryan
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE:MSA) today announced that Nish Vartanian, MSA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to the Board of Directors at Koppers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:KOP). Koppers is a Pittsburgh-based integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds. "I am honored to join the Board of Koppers, a company whose values align closely with mine," Mr. Vartanian said. "It will be incredibly exciting to help the Board and Koppers leadership build upon their most recent accompl
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(all amounts expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated) MEDELLÍN, Colombia, March 31, 2023 /CNW/ - Mineros S.A. (TSX:MSA) (CB: MINEROS) ("Mineros" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of the ordinary meeting of its General Shareholders Assembly (the "Meeting") held today in Medellín, Colombia. Profit Distribution and 2023 DividendsAt the Meeting, the General Shareholders Assembly approved the distribution of the Company's profits by way of dividend, as set forth in Table 1 below. Shareholders will be entitled to receive payment of an ordinary dividend in respect of each common share held, payable in four equal quarterly installments of $0.0175, representing a total
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