NYSE: MSA
Industrials · Security & Protection Services
Market Cap
$6.55B
52w High
$208.92
52w Low
$151.11
P/E
22.58
Volume
419.55K
Outstanding Shares
38.77M
Price vs Fundamentals
The stock rose 9.67% over the last year. Revenue grew 5.56% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 21.3% to 21.76%. Free cash flow declined 7.81% over the trailing twelve months.
The stock has moved higher against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
Operating margin currently stands at 21.76%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 5.56% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
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.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 3
Every 1 shares became 3
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
7
Buy
4
Hold
0
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Aug 3, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $2.13 · Revenue est $500.76M
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Dividends
$2.13/shareQuarterlyDividend Aristocrat · 26yrEx-div May 15, 2026 · in 10dSafeMSA pays a dividend with a 1.26% declared yield, 26 consecutive years of growth, growing at 4.25% annually, covered 3.6× by free cash flow.
Declared Yield
1.26%
Annual Div / Share
$2.13
5yr CAGR
+4.25%
Doubles every ~16.7yr
Payout Ratio
28.52%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+4.81%
5yr CAGR
+4.25%
10yr CAGR
+5.14%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$1/mo
In 10 yrs
$2/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$13/yr $1/mo | $16/yr+23% $1/mo | $19/yr+52% $2/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 1.26% → 1.91% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Aristocrat
MSA has raised its dividend for 26 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Aristocrat, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 3.6× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.