MSAIndustrials · Security & Protection ServicesThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering MSA Safety, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $215 — +20.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 94 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores MSA Safety, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (95): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Accruals (50): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (19): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MSA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +20.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | $197 → $215 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $210 → $220 |
| 11 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $235 → $206 |
| 11 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Jefferies | Assumes | Hold | $200 → $180 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Feb 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 July 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 July 2025 | Stifel | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 5 May 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 May 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 15 Apr 2025 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 19 Dec 2024 | DA Davidson | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 12 Dec 2024 | Jefferies | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 5 Nov 2024 | B. Riley Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 26 July 2024 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 Dec 2023 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Sept 2023 | Stifel | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 2 Aug 2023 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MSA appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, MSA Safety, Inc. returned +3.8% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
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Higher than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
MSA Safety, Inc. has a market value of $6.9B and an enterprise value of $7.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.9B. The latest quarter grew 6.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $314.0M, a 16.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $8.04.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $354.3M, after $51.6M of capital spending.
MSA Safety, Inc. spent $127.5M on share buybacks and $82.9M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 22.2×; forward P/E: 17.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.21%, paying out 26% of earnings.
MSA Safety, Inc. employs 5,300 people — $367K of revenue per employee.
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MSA Safety (MSA) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The upgrade could potentially support the stock in the near term.
Why it matters — A ratings upgrade signals rising analyst confidence in MSA's earnings outlook, which is a relevant data point for those tracking the company.
MSA Safety has launched its new G1™ City Edition SCBA, a self-contained breathing apparatus designed for firefighters. The product integrates technology to help locate firefighters in distress, while new design features reduce weight and enhance comfort.
Why it matters — This launch signals MSA's continued innovation in firefighter safety equipment, potentially strengthening its product lineup in the fire service market.
A Seeking Alpha article ranked the Dividend Kings, companies with 50+ years of increasing dividends, using 9F Quality Scores. Among the ranked companies, ADP was highlighted as the best total-return candidate.
Why it matters — The article's ranking methodology provides context for comparing dividend-paying industrial companies like MSA against other long-dividend-growth peers without referencing MSA directly.
MSA Safety announced it will showcase comprehensive worker safety solutions at NSC 2026 in Indianapolis, highlighting connected gas detection, head protection, and fall protection designed to improve safety, compliance, and productivity.
Why it matters — This announcement signals MSA's continued marketing focus on its established product lines and its engagement with the safety industry's key trade event.
MSA Safety Incorporated presented at the Jefferies Global Industrials Conference 2026, with a transcript of its remarks published on Seeking Alpha. No further details on the presentation content were provided.
Why it matters — A MSA watcher would care because the conference appearance offers insight into management's current outlook and strategic commentary in a prominent industrial-sector forum.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering MSA Safety, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $215, with estimates ranging from $190 to $223. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering MSA Safety, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks MSA Safety, Inc. 94 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Oct 2026, MSA Safety, Inc. ranks 94 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +20.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks MSA Safety, Inc. 94 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering MSA Safety, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MSA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $190 to $223 over the next 12 months.
MSA Safety, Inc. returned +3.8% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
MSA Safety Incorporated is a global industrial safety company that develops, manufactures, and supplies products designed to protect workers and critical facility infrastructure. MSA Safety’s current portfolio includes breathing apparatus, fire service helmets and protective apparel, fixed and portable gas detection systems, industrial head protection, fall protection equipment, and other personal protective equipment used in hazardous environments.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 2 Oct 2026): "MSA Safety (MSA) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know". MSA Safety (MSA) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The upgrade could potentially support the stock in the near term.
MSA Safety Incorporated is a global industrial safety company that develops, manufactures, and supplies products designed to protect workers and critical facility infrastructure. MSA Safety’s current portfolio includes breathing apparatus, fire service helmets and protective apparel, fixed and portable gas detection systems, industrial head protection, fall protection equipment, and other personal protective equipment used in hazardous environments. The company serves customers across fire service, energy, utilities, construction, mining, chemical, and industrial manufacturing markets, with solutions distributed through direct and indirect channels. Its products are widely used where reliable detection, respiratory protection, and rescue equipment are essential for workplace safety. MSA Safety Incorporated is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and continues to operate as a specialized provider of mission-critical safety technologies for professional and industrial users worldwide.
CEO Mr. Steven C. Blanco Sr. · 5,300 employees · United States · https://www.msasafety.com
