MSA
MSA Safety Inc
$160.77
+1.15%
$6.1B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$6.1B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusBuy (55%)
Inst. Holders7 funds
Inst. Value$843.7M
Inst. Activity3 buys / 0 sells
SEC Reports2
Exchange OTC·Sector Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies·CIK 0000066570·Prev Close $158.94
Recent Activity
May 21, 2026
Insider
Roda Richard W sold 300 shares
Vice President, Secretary, CLO @ $167.76 ($50.3K)
May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MSA — 0.3M shares, 13,405 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 276,104 shares across 13,405 trades.
May 13, 2026
Insider
Phillips Sandra L. sold 899 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
May 13, 2026
Insider
BRUGGEWORTH ROBERT A sold 899 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Mar 26, 2026
SEC
MSA Safety Incorporated has filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its upcoming annual shareholder meeting on
DEFA14A — Impact 3/10
Feb 26, 2026
SEC
MSA Safety announced a new $500 million share repurchase program, replacing the previous $200 million program. The board
8-K — Impact 4/10
Inst.
NORGES BANK — NEW
417,620 shares ($66.9M)
Inst.
BANK OF AMERICA CORP — ADD
126,026 shares ($20.2M)
Price Targets
$205.71
+28.0% upside
Strong Buy
Current $160.77
Low $190.00
Median $206.00
High $225.00
7 analysts
$190.00
$225.00
Analyst Ratings
2Strong Buy
4Buy
5Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Feb 18, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $2.14 | $2.02 — $2.20 | 11% YoY | 7 |
| Next Q | $2.15 ▲ +0.6% | $2.10 — $2.19 | 11% YoY | 7 |
| Current FY | $8.88 ▲ +2.1% | $8.71 — $8.97 | 12% YoY | 7 |
| Next FY | $9.70 ▲ +2.4% | $9.49 — $9.81 | 9% YoY | 7 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
MSA Safety Incorporated has filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its upcoming annual shareholder meeting on
Mar 26, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
MSA Safety announced a new $500 million share repurchase program, replacing the previous $200 million program. The board
Feb 26, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $607.4M | — |
| NORGES BANK | $66.9M | NEW |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $66.1M | NEW |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $64.7M | ADD |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $20.2M | ADD |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Roda Richard | G | $50.3K |
| May 13, 2026 | Phillips Sandra | A | $0.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | BRUGGEWORTH ROBERT | A | $0.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | Jordan Gregory | A | $0.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | LAMBERT WILLIAM | A | $0.00 |
7 institutional holders with $843.7M total value (5,268,683 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, NORGES, CHARLES. Net buying activity: 3 institutions added/increased vs 0 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 3,792,712 | $607.4M | 72.0% | — |
| 2 | NORGES BANK | 417,620 | $66.9M | 7.9% | NEW |
| 3 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 412,966 | $66.1M | 7.8% | NEW |
| 4 | MORGAN STANLEY | 404,022 | $64.7M | 7.7% | ADD +41.5% |
| 5 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 126,026 | $20.2M | 2.4% | ADD +26.6% |
| 6 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 109,385 | $17.5M | 2.1% | ADD +68.9% |
| 7 | FMR LLC | 5,952 | $953.1K | 0.1% | DOUBLED +250.6% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 417,620 | — | $66.9M | 2025-Q4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 99,542 | 126,026 | +26.6% | $20.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 64,764 | 109,385 | +68.9% | $17.5M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 3,800 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 311,390 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 323,705 | 457,981 | +41.5% | $76.7M | 2025-Q2 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 311,390 | — | $52.2M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 85,975 | 297,243 | +245.7% | $49.8M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 49,800 | 3,800 | -92.4% | $636.6K | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 68,800 | 49,800 | -27.6% | $7.3M | 2025-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 1,284 | 4,502 | +250.6% | $660.4K | 2025-Q1 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | EXIT | 13,464 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 438,520 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 46,088 | 79,604 | +72.7% | $13.2M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 68,500 | 27,698 | -59.6% | $4.6M | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 418,237 | — | $74.2M | 2024-Q3 |
14 unique insiders with 0 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Roda Richard W | Vice President, Secretary, CLO | G | 300 | $167.76 | $50.3K |
| May 13, 2026 | Phillips Sandra L. | Director | A | 899 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | BRUGGEWORTH ROBERT A | Director | A | 899 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | Jordan Gregory B. | Director | A | 899 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | LAMBERT WILLIAM M | Director | A | 899 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | PEARSE DIANE M | Director | A | 899 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | Savi Luca | Director | A | 899 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | Sperry William R | Director | A | 899 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | Vartanian Nishan J. | Director | A | 899 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Savi Luca | Director | A | 12.993 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Phillips Sandra L. | Director | A | 7.615 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Jordan Gregory B. | Director | A | 16.883 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | PEARSE DIANE M | Director | A | 16.883 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Blanco Steven C. Sr. | CEO | A | 4,969 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Blanco Steven C. Sr. | CEO | F | 346 | $183.43 | $63.5K |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Sciullo Stephanie L | President | A | 3,801 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Sciullo Stephanie L | President | F | 412 | $183.43 | $75.6K |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Howells David J | Senior Vice President | A | 755 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Howells David J | Senior Vice President | F | 123 | $183.43 | $22.6K |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Roda Richard W | Vice President, Secretary, CLO | A | 707 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Roda Richard W | Vice President, Secretary, CLO | F | 157 | $183.43 | $28.8K |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Buck Jonathan D. | Chief Accounting Officer | A | 783 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Buck Jonathan D. | Chief Accounting Officer | F | 177 | $183.43 | $32.5K |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Vartanian Nishan J. | Director | A | 35,115 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Vartanian Nishan J. | Director | F | 25,671 | $183.43 | $4.7M |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Blanco Steven C. Sr. | CEO | A | 8,745 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Sciullo Stephanie L | President | A | 6,077 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Howells David J | Senior Vice President | A | 1,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Roda Richard W | Vice President, Secretary, CLO | A | 989 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Buck Jonathan D. | Chief Accounting Officer | A | 1,100 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Vartanian Nishan J. | Director | A | 60,786 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Buck Jonathan D. | Chief Accounting Officer | A | 457 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Roda Richard W | Vice President, Secretary, CLO | A | 962 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Sciullo Stephanie L | President | A | 1,223 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | BECK JULIE A | Chief Financial Officer | A | 1,912 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Blanco Steven C. Sr. | CEO | A | 4,929 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
2 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 2 neutral. Avg impact: 3.5/10.
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Hold (55% buy). Based on 11 analysts: 2 strong buy, 4 buy, 5 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$205.71 mean target
+28.0% upside
Strong Buy (2.14)
$190.00 Low
$225.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $160.77 |
| Target Low | $190.00 |
| Target Mean | $205.71 |
| Target Median | $206.00 |
| Target High | $225.00 |
| # Analysts | 7 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (2.14) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$2.14 | $2.02 | $2.20 | 10.8% | +0.0% | 4↑ 3↓ | $0.5B | 4.7% | 7 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$2.15 | $2.10 | $2.19 | 10.9% | +0.6% | 4↑ 3↓ | $0.5B | 5.3% | 7 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$8.88 | $8.71 | $8.97 | 11.9% | +2.1% | 7↑ 0↓ | $2.0B | 6.8% | 7 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$9.70 | $9.49 | $9.81 | 9.3% | +2.4% | 7↑ 0↓ | $2.1B | 5.8% | 7 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $2.138 | |
| 7d ago | $2.138 | |
| 30d ago | $2.137 | +0.001 |
| 60d ago | $2.144 | -0.006 |
| 90d ago | $2.147 | -0.009 |
2 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 18, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 55% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 55% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 55% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 55% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 60% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 60% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MSA — 0.3M shares, 13,405 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 276,104 shares across 13,405 trades.
May 11, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MSA — 0.4M shares, 17,065 trades
Week starting 2026-05-11. Total ATS volume: 424,679 shares across 17,065 trades.
May 4, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MSA — 0.5M shares, 23,192 trades
Week starting 2026-05-04. Total ATS volume: 525,381 shares across 23,192 trades.
May 4, 2026
earnings_calendar
MSA Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-05-04
Apr 27, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MSA — 0.4M shares, 19,844 trades
Week starting 2026-04-27. Total ATS volume: 387,282 shares across 19,844 trades.
Apr 20, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MSA — 0.2M shares, 14,081 trades
Week starting 2026-04-20. Total ATS volume: 225,288 shares across 14,081 trades.
Apr 13, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MSA — 0.5M shares, 20,144 trades
Week starting 2026-04-13. Total ATS volume: 452,083 shares across 20,144 trades.
Apr 6, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MSA — 0.2M shares, 12,564 trades
Week starting 2026-04-06. Total ATS volume: 233,793 shares across 12,564 trades.
Mar 30, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MSA — 0.3M shares, 11,583 trades
Week starting 2026-03-30. Total ATS volume: 311,692 shares across 11,583 trades.
Mar 26, 2026
short_interest
FTD: MSA — 3,153 shares ($0.6M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260326, Price: $176.03, FTD Value: $555,022.59, MSA SAFETY INC COM STK (PA)
Mar 23, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MSA — 0.2M shares, 13,588 trades
Week starting 2026-03-23. Total ATS volume: 240,202 shares across 13,588 trades.
Mar 16, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MSA — 0.2M shares, 11,159 trades
Week starting 2026-03-16. Total ATS volume: 192,308 shares across 11,159 trades.
Mar 9, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MSA — 0.2M shares, 11,524 trades
Week starting 2026-03-09. Total ATS volume: 206,667 shares across 11,524 trades.
Mar 2, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MSA — 0.2M shares, 12,690 trades
Week starting 2026-03-02. Total ATS volume: 202,308 shares across 12,690 trades.
Feb 23, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MSA — 0.2M shares, 11,772 trades
Week starting 2026-02-23. Total ATS volume: 241,742 shares across 11,772 trades.