MSA MSA Safety Inc

NEUTRAL Impact: 4/10 8-K
Horizon months Filed Feb 26, 2026 Processed 3mo ago SEC 0000066570-26-000007
8-K context-dependent: Items 8.01
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
MSA ▼ -14.01% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call ✗ call lost -14.01% · α vs SPY -21.76% · entry $196.02 → $168.55
Currently $160.77 · -17.98% from $196.02 entry
Entry anchored
Feb 25, 03:59 PM ET
via Databento tick
T+1d
-0.31%
call -0.31% · α +0.14%
$195.41
settled 3mo ago
T+5d
-4.29%
call -4.29% · α -3.16%
$187.61
settled 3mo ago
T+20d
-14.45%
call -14.45% · α -8.05%
$167.69
settled 3mo ago
T+60d
-14.01%
call -14.01% · α -21.76%
$168.55
settled 20d ago

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Executive Summary

MSA Safety announced a new $500 million share repurchase program, replacing the previous $200 million program. The board did not set a termination date, and repurchases may occur via open market, private transactions, or block trades.

Actionable Insight

Monitor for actual repurchase activity and timing, as the program provides flexibility but no commitment. The increased authorization signals confidence in cash flow but doesn't change fundamentals.

Key Facts

  • MSA Safety approved a new $500 million stock repurchase program
  • Replaces the previous $200 million program authorized in 2024
  • No termination date was set for the new program
  • Repurchases may be made through open market, privately negotiated transactions, block trades, or under Rule 10b5-1 plans
  • The company is not obligated to repurchase any specific number of shares

Financial Impact

$500 million in potential share repurchases

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Risk Factors

  • Repurchases may not occur as planned due to market conditions or strategic priorities
  • Capital allocation to buybacks could limit investment in growth initiatives

Market Snapshot

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Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0000066570-26-000007
Exhibit: exhibit991-sharerepurchase.htm0000066570-26-000007
Document: 0000066570-26-000007-index-headers.html0000066570-26-000007
Document: 0000066570-26-000007-index.html0000066570-26-000007
Document: 0000066570-26-000007.txt0000066570-26-000007
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Mar 26, 2026
10w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$167.69 $169.85▲ +1.29%▼ −9.38%$160.77 (−4.13%)
Feb 26, 2026
14w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$196.02 $167.69▼ −14.45%▼ −8.05%$160.77 (−17.98%)
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