Msa Safety Inc (MSA) Stock Price & Analysis
Msa Safety Inc (MSA) rose 0.33% to USD 174.64 as of July 25, 2026 at 03:41 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
MSA last closed at USD 174.06; the session ranged USD 174.62–176.55 on volume of 146,606 shares. Market capitalization is $6.74B, with a 52-week range of USD 151.11–208.92 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:41 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 03:41 UTC)
| Price | USD 174.64 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.33% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 174.06 |
| Open | USD 175.32 |
| Day Range | USD 174.62 – 176.55 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 151.11 – 208.92 |
| Volume | 146,606 shares |
| Market Cap | $6.74B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (MSA)
Nexqual's technical model rates MSA "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:41 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.83 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 167.59) |
| MACD | 1.66 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (MSA)
Wall Street analysts rate MSA "Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 205.71 (range USD 190–225), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:41 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 205.71 |
| High Target | USD 225 |
| Low Target | USD 190 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (MSA)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.14 |
| Revenue Estimate | $496.27M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.99 vs est 1.83 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.38 vs est 2.26 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.94 vs est 1.87 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 1.93 vs est 1.76 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:41 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MSA)
| Total Revenue | $1.92B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +10.00% |
| Gross Margin | +46.80% |
| Operating Margin | +22.38% |
| Profit Margin | +15.16% |
| ROE | +22.83% |
| Debt / Equity | 48.57 |
| Current Ratio | 3.17 |
| Total Cash | $180.16M |
| Total Debt | $658.35M |
| Free Cash Flow | $240.25M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:41 UTC.
Financial Health Score (MSA)
Nexqual rates Msa Safety Inc's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:41 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.7% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 47%, operating 22% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $180M cash vs $658M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $240M, 13% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 23%, ROA 11.3% |
Ownership (MSA)
| Insider Ownership | +6.13% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +96.46% |
| Shares Outstanding | 38.60M |
| Float | 36.19M |
| Short % of Float | +3.70% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:41 UTC.
Leadership (MSA)
Msa Safety Inc is led by Steven C. Blanco (age 58), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:41 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Steven C. Blanco (age 58) |
|---|---|
| Senior VP & President of MSA Americas | Stephanie L. Sciullo (age 40) |
| Executive Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and Strategy | Elyse L. Brody |
Major Backers & Investors (MSA)
Notable institutional backers of Msa Safety Inc include Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb L.P., Apg Asset Management N.V., Cooke & Bieler LP, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:41 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb L.P. | 4.6% |
| Apg Asset Management N.V. | 3.88% |
| Cooke & Bieler LP | 2.19% |
| JPMorgan | 1.97% |
| M&G Plc | 1.81% |
| SEQUOIA FUND INC | 1.74% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 18.13% |
| BlackRock | 11.62% |
| State Street | 4.92% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.96% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:41 UTC.
From Msa Safety Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-12)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- 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 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.
- The company serves fire service, energy, utility, construction, and industrial manufacturing applications, as well as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industries through distributors and end-users through indirect and direct sales channels.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 03:41 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.