MSA Safety Inc. is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of safety equipment and technology designed to protect people and infrastructure in hazardous environments. The company specializes in a wide range of products, including respiratory protection devices, gas detection systems, and personal protective equipment, catering primarily to industries such as construction, firefighting, mining, and oil and gas. MSA is committed to innovation, focusing on enhancing the safety of workers through advanced technology and reliable solutions that help mitigate risks in various occupational settings. With a strong emphasis on quality and performance, MSA continues to play a crucial role in protecting lives and ensuring safety across diverse sectors worldwide. Read More
Shares of safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety (NYSE:MSA) jumped 3.4% in the morning session after the company posted strong second-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street's revenue and profit expectations. The safety equipment manufacturer reported net sales of $474.1 million, a 3% increase year-over-year. Adjusted earnings per share landed at $1.93, which also beat analyst forecasts. The company's sales growth stemmed from its Detection segment, bolstered by the recent acquisition of M&C TechGroup. This purchase strengthened MSA's position in the gas and flame detection market. In a move that pleased investors, the company also repurchased $30 million of its stock and raised its dividend for the 55th consecutive year.
Safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety (NYSE:MSA) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 2.5% year on year to $474.1 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.93 per share was 10% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how MSA Safety (NYSE:MSA) and the rest of the safety & security services stocks fared in Q1.
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Safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety (NYSE:MSA) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 1.9% year on year to $421.3 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.68 per share was 6.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety (NYSE:MSA) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 1.9% year on year to $421.3 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.68 per share was 6.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
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While many thrive during risk-on environments, many also struggle to maintain investor confidence when the ride gets bumpy.
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Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at MSA Safety (NYSE:MSA) and the best and worst performers in the safety & security services industry.
Over the past six months, MSA Safety’s shares (currently trading at $152.66) have posted a disappointing 13.7% loss while the S&P 500 was flat. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
