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MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA)
$188.72+0.03 (+0.02%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
MSA Safety Incorporated develops, manufactures, and supplies safety products and technology solutions that protect workers and facility infrastructures worldwide.
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The Narrative
MSA Safety Incorporated in the Industrials sector is trading at $188.72 with a market capitalization of $7.3B. Wall Street consensus targets $209.14 (7 analysts), implying a +10.8% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 10% below its 52-week high of $208.92, remaining 8.6% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +10.8% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $503.33M↑ | $463.63M↓ | $510.91M↑ | $468.44M↓ | $474.12M |
| Gross Profit | $249.29M↑ | $219.58M↓ | $239.39M↑ | $217.62M↓ | $220.71M |
| Operating Income | $116.06M↑ | $95.54M↓ | $117.88M↑ | $98.24M↑ | $91.64M |
| Net Income | $86.19M↑ | $71.27M↓ | $86.93M↑ | $69.61M↑ | $62.77M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
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 app...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$7.30B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
23.58
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.94
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.13%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
22.40%
Volume
Today's trading volume
196,043
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