MSA Safety (NYSE:MSA) Stock

MSA Safety

MSA Safety Inc makes safety products that are used to protect workers in the oil and gas and mining industries. The products include breathing apparatuses, fall protection, portable gas detection systems, industrial head protection, fire and rescue helmets, and fixed gas and flame detection systems. End markets include the fire service, contractor, industrial, mining, oil and gas, and utilities industries. The company's reportable geographic segments are Northern North America; Latin America; Europe, Middle East & Africa; and Asia Pacific. The company's operating segments have been aggregated into three reportable segments: Americas, International, and Corporate. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.

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DA Davidson initiated coverage of MSA Safety with Buy rating. The company has strong growth potential in safety equipment market.

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MSA Safety Secures $35M US Air Force Contract for Advanced Respiratory Gear

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Baird analyst Richard Eastman maintains MSA Safety (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSA#NYSE">MSA</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $190 to $175.

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Baird Maintains Neutral on MSA Safety, Lowers Price Target to $175

MSA Safety (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSA#NYSE">MSA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.25 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.24 by 0.45 percent. This is a 9.22 percent increase over earnings of $2.06 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $499.70 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $520.09 million by 3.92 percent. This is a 0.88 percent increase over sales of $495.36 million the same period last year.

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MSA Safety Q4 Adj $2.25 Beats $2.24 Estimate, Sales $499.70M Miss $520.09M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 12, 2025

Shares of MSA Safety Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSA#NYSE">MSA</a>) have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSA">been on the downtrend</a>.
DA Davidson <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58f8e82b0bd9910001d7cd60/michael-shlisky">analyst Michael Shlisky</a> initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a price target of $195.
The MSA Safety Thesis: "We analyzed ~5.6M public company calls and presentations to gauge management focus on this topic&#8211;the number of calls/presentations in which &#8216;safety; was mentioned nearly doubled between 2019 and 2023," Shlisky wrote in the initiation note.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
MSA Safety has been steadily compounding growth, which "does not seem threatened," the analyst said. The company could deliver a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%-10% in earnings through 2028, he added.
The top 10 U.S. fire departments, which are "well-funded," could increase their budgets next year by an estimated 6%, Shlisky stated. The number of US construction workers, who use a wide range of the company's products, is expected to continue rising, he added.
MSA Safety was added to DA Davidson&#8217;s Best-of-Breed Bison list, which includes the "highest-quality companies, with wide competitive moats, strong long-term value creation potential, and a potential trading discount to long-term intrinsic value," the analyst further wrote.
Price Action: MSA Safety was up at last check Thursday, trading at around $166.66 per share. 
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MSA Safety Makes Analyst's Best-Of-Breed Bison List: 'Strong Long-Term Value Creation Potential'

DA Davidson analyst Michael Shlisky initiates coverage on MSA Safety (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSA#NYSE">MSA</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $195.

DA Davidson Initiates Coverage On MSA Safety with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $195

Jefferies analyst Saree Boroditsky initiates coverage on MSA Safety (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSA#NYSE">MSA</a>) with a Hold rating and announces Price Target of $200.

Jefferies Initiates Coverage On MSA Safety with Hold Rating, Announces Price Target of $200

MSA Safety Awarded $33M Contract With US Coast Guard To Provide New Firefighter Respiratory Protective Equipment

B. Riley Securities analyst Jeff Van Sinderen initiates coverage on MSA Safety (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSA#NYSE">MSA</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $200.

B. Riley Securities Initiates Coverage On MSA Safety with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $200

MSA Safety (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSA#NYSE">MSA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.83 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.80 by 1.67 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $432.679 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $449.900 million by 3.83 percent. This is a 3.14 percent decrease over sales of $446.728 million the same period last year.

MSA Safety Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $1.83 Beats $1.80 Estimate, Sales $432.679M Miss $449.900M Estimate

MSA Safety (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSA#NYSE">MSA</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2024-10-23. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate MSA Safety to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.80.
The announcement from MSA Safety is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.05, leading to a 0.12% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at MSA Safety's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q2 2024</th>
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<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.96</td>
<td>1.56</td>
<td>1.87</td>
<td>1.46</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.01</td>
<td>1.61</td>
<td>2.06</td>
<td>1.78</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>7.000000000000001%</td>
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<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729627311_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of MSA Safety's Stock</h3>
Shares of MSA Safety were trading at $170.86 as of October 21. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 6.44%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Views on MSA Safety</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on MSA Safety.
With 1 analyst ratings, MSA Safety has a consensus rating of Buy. The average one-year price target is $215.0, indicating a potential 25.83% upside.
<h3>Peer Ratings Comparison</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of HNI, Steelcase and Interface, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for HNI, with an average 1-year price target of $63.0, suggesting a potential 63.13% downside.</li>
<li>The consensus outlook from analysts is an Outperform trajectory for Steelcase, with an average 1-year price target of $16.0, indicating a potential 90.64% downside.</li>
<li>The consensus outlook from analysts is an Outperform trajectory for Interface, with an average 1-year price target of $22.0, indicating a potential 87.12% downside.</li>
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<h3>Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary presents essential metrics for HNI, Steelcase and Interface, unveiling their respective standings within the industry and providing valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<td>MSA Safety</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>3.39%</td>
<td>$223.03M</td>
<td>7.15%</td>
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<td>HNI</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>10.68%</td>
<td>$261.30M</td>
<td>4.62%</td>
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<td>Steelcase</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>0.14%</td>
<td>$295.40M</td>
<td>6.75%</td>
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<td>Interface</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>5.17%</td>
<td>$122.61M</td>
<td>5.10%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
MSA Safety ranks at the top for Gross Profit and Return on Equity among its peers. It is in the middle for Revenue Growth.
<h3>Get to Know MSA Safety Better</h3>
MSA Safety Inc makes safety products that are used to protect workers in the oil and gas and mining industries. The products include breathing apparatuses, fall protection, portable gas detection systems, industrial head protection, fire and rescue helmets, and fixed gas and flame detection systems. End markets include the fire service, contractor, industrial, mining, oil and gas, and utilities industries. MSA Safety generates majority of its revenue in North America. The company's reportable geographic segments are Americas, International and Corporate.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: MSA Safety's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: MSA Safety's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 3.39%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: MSA Safety's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 15.62%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): MSA Safety's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 7.15%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): MSA Safety's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 3.27%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: MSA Safety's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.62, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
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MSA Safety Earnings Preview

Making a noteworthy insider sell on July 31, Nishan Vartanian, CEO at MSA Safety (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSA#NYSE">MSA</a>), is reported in the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Vartanian's decision to sell 6,055 shares of MSA Safety was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000066570/000122520824007686//Archives/edgar/data/66570/000122520824007686/0001225208-24-007686-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday. The total value of the sale is $1,138,340.
At Thursday morning, MSA Safety shares are down by 0.63%, trading at $187.47.
<h3>Delving into MSA Safety's Background</h3>
MSA Safety Inc makes safety products that are used to protect workers in the oil and gas and mining industries. The products include breathing apparatuses, fall protection, portable gas detection systems, industrial head protection, fire and rescue helmets, and fixed gas and flame detection systems. End markets include the fire service, contractor, industrial, mining, oil and gas, and utilities industries. MSA Safety generates majority of its revenue in North America. The company's reportable geographic segments are Americas, International and Corporate.
<h3>Key Indicators: MSA Safety's Financial Health</h3>
Revenue Growth: MSA Safety's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 3.39%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
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Gross Margin: The company maintains a high gross margin of 48.23%, indicating strong cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): MSA Safety's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 1.83.
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Debt Management: MSA Safety's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.62.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: MSA Safety's stock is currently priced at a premium level, as reflected in the higher-than-average P/E ratio of 27.34.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 4.11 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an impressive EV/EBITDA ratio of 17.12, MSA Safety demonstrates exemplary market valuation, surpassing industry averages.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
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<h3>Delving Into the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insightful as they may be, insider transactions should be considered alongside a thorough examination of other investment criteria.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Exploring Key Transaction Codes</h3>
Delving into transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> typically prioritize those unfolding in the open market, as precisely outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0000066570">Check Out The Full List Of MSA Safety's Insider Trades.</a>
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Insider Trades

CEO At MSA Safety Sells $1.14M Of Stock

It was reported on July 31, that Nishan Vartanian, CEO at MSA Safety (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSA#NYSE">MSA</a>) executed a significant insider sell, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: Vartanian's recent Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000066570/000122520824007686//Archives/edgar/data/66570/000122520824007686/0001225208-24-007686-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday unveiled the sale of 6,055 shares of MSA Safety. The total transaction value is $1,138,340.
The latest update on Wednesday morning shows MSA Safety shares down by 0.0%, trading at $187.46.
<h3>Discovering MSA Safety: A Closer Look</h3>
MSA Safety Inc makes safety products that are used to protect workers in the oil and gas and mining industries. The products include breathing apparatuses, fall protection, portable gas detection systems, industrial head protection, fire and rescue helmets, and fixed gas and flame detection systems. End markets include the fire service, contractor, industrial, mining, oil and gas, and utilities industries. MSA Safety generates majority of its revenue in North America. The company's reportable geographic segments are Americas, International and Corporate.
<h3>Breaking Down MSA Safety's Financial Performance</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining MSA Safety's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 3.39% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
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Gross Margin: The company excels with a remarkable gross margin of 48.23%, indicating superior cost efficiency and profitability compared to its industry peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): MSA Safety's EPS outshines the industry average, indicating a strong bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 1.83.
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Debt Management: MSA Safety's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.62, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Insights into Valuation Metrics:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current Price to Earnings ratio of 27.17 is higher than the industry average, indicating the stock is priced at a premium level according to the market sentiment.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 4.09, MSA Safety's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): MSA Safety's EV/EBITDA ratio stands at 17.02, surpassing industry benchmarks. This places the company in a position with a higher-than-average market valuation.
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Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
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<h3>Exploring the Significance of Insider Trading</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however an insider transaction can be an important factor in the investing decision. 
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Breaking Down the Significance of Transaction Codes</h3>
When analyzing transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase,while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0000066570">Check Out The Full List Of MSA Safety's Insider Trades.</a>
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MSA Safety CEO Trades $1.14M In Company Stock

Stifel analyst Stanley Elliott maintains MSA Safety (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSA#NYSE">MSA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $200 to $215.

Stifel Maintains Buy on MSA Safety, Raises Price Target to $215

Guidance

MSA Safety Maintains Mid-single Digit Full-year Sales Growth Outlook

MSA Safety (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSA#NYSE">MSA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.01 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.96 by 2.55 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $462.463 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $460.567 million by 0.41 percent. This is a 3.39 percent increase over sales of $447.299 million the same period last year.

MSA Safety Q2 2024 Adj EPS $2.01 Beats $1.96 Estimate, Sales $462.463M Beat $460.567M Estimate

MSA Safety's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSA#NYSE">MSA</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.76% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 258 thousand shares sold short, which is 0.8% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.72 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>MSA Safety Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1718295311_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for MSA Safety has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing MSA Safety's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, MSA Safety's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.84%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Ideas

Looking Into MSA Safety's Recent Short Interest

Introducing 2028 Financial Targets
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<li>Organic Revenue Range: $2.1B to $2.3B &nbsp;</li>
<li>Adjusted Operating Margin: 23.5% to 25.0% &nbsp;</li>
<li>Adjusted EPS: $10.00 to $11.00 &nbsp;</li>
<li>Targets to be complemented by more than $1.5 billion of disciplined capital deployment optionality enabled by a healthy balance sheet and robust free cash flow generation.</li>
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Next Phase of Long-Term Strategy for Profitable Growth
MSA Safety is utilizing its investor day to introduce the next phase of its strategy to drive continued growth and outperformance.&nbsp; Building on the company's strong market positions and proven innovation engine that helps solve its customers' most significant safety challenges, the company's next phase of its strategy includes the following key strategic pillars:
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<li>Above-Market Profitable Growth.&nbsp; Continue to be the leader in premium safety solutions, leveraging scale, market leadership and customer-centric innovation to drive above-market profitable growth. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Growth Accelerators.&nbsp; Implement targeted growth accelerators, in areas such as connected solutions, higher-growth end markets and safety megatrends around connectivity and productivity, to expand its suite of solutions with recurring revenue streams and further build and exercise the company's M&amp;A capabilities in a disciplined manner. &nbsp;</li>
<li>MSA Business System.&nbsp; Apply the MSA Business System, which is a set of behaviors, processes and tools used to drive continuous improvement across the enterprise, to enable excellence in in pricing, operations, resource allocation and balance sheet efficiency. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Capital Deployment.&nbsp;Allocate capital effectively to drive value for the organization and for shareholders while leveraging the company's premier financial profile to deliver sustainable, long-term growth.</li>
</ul>

MSA Safety Introduces Next Phase Of Long-Term Strategy For Profitable Growth; Introduces 2028 Financial Targets, Sees EPS $10.00-$11.00; Organic Revenue $2.1B-$2.3B; Adj Operating Margin 23.5%-25%

Management

MSA Safety Appoints Steven Blanco As President And CEO

Buybacks

MSA Safety Board Authorizes New $200M Common Stock Repurchase Plan, Will Replace The Previous $100M Repurchase Plan Authorized In 2015

The Board of Directors of&nbsp;MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSA#NYSE">MSA</a>) today approved the company's 54th consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly dividend by 8.5% from $0.47 per common share to $0.51 per common share.&nbsp; The dividend is payable on June 10, 2024 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2024.
"We are pleased to announce today's dividend increase, which continues to place MSA Safety among a select group of publicly traded companies with a long-standing track record of consecutive dividend increases and marks our 76th year of paying dividends to our shareholders," said Lee McChesney, MSA Safety Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.&nbsp; "Aligned with our established balanced capital allocation policy and enabled by our consistent robust cash generation, the dividend increase demonstrates our confidence in our strategy to generate sustainable profitable growth and deliver attractive long-term returns to our shareholders."
The Board of Directors also declared a dividend of $0.5625 per share on preferred stock, payable June 1, 2024 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2024.

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