Msa Safety Stock Price, News & Analysis

MSA Safety (NYSE: MSA) has acquired M&C TechGroup for approximately $200 million. Based in Ratingen, Germany, M&C TechGroup is a manufacturer of gas analysis systems with annual revenue of about $55 million and 220 employees globally. The acquisition expands MSA's detection solutions portfolio and capabilities in gas analysis and process safety markets.

M&C TechGroup's product portfolio includes systems for gas sampling, gas conditioning, and advanced process control, serving various industries including energy, chemicals, utilities, manufacturing, and food and beverage. The transaction is expected to be accretive to MSA's adjusted earnings in 2025 and aligns with the company's Accelerate strategy to grow its detection business through strategic acquisitions.

MSA Safety (NYSE: MSA) has announced its 55th consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly dividend by 4% from $0.51 to $0.53 per common share. This represents a 5% increase in 2025 dividends per common share compared to 2024. The dividend will be payable on June 10, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 15, 2025.

The company also declared a preferred stock dividend of $0.5625 per share, payable June 1, 2025. MSA Safety, with 2024 revenues of $1.8 billion, maintains a strong balance sheet and robust free cash flow generation, enabling it to invest in growth programs aligned with its Accelerate strategy while continuing its commitment to shareholder returns.

MSA Safety reported solid Q1 2025 financial results with net sales of $421 million, representing a 2% GAAP increase and 4% organic growth year-over-year. The company achieved GAAP operating income of $78 million (18.5% of sales) and adjusted operating income of $88 million (20.8% of sales).

Key highlights include:

• GAAP net income of $60 million ($1.51 per diluted share)
• Adjusted earnings of $66 million ($1.68 per diluted share)
• Returned $20 million in dividends and $10 million in share repurchases
• Secured extended Revolving Credit Facility with $1.3 billion capacity

The Detection segment showed strong performance, while the company maintained its low-single-digit organic sales growth outlook for 2025. The International segment saw 9% growth, while Americas segment experienced a slight 1% decline. Management acknowledged increased risks due to macroeconomic factors, including tariffs, but remains committed to customer-driven innovation and long-term value creation.

MSA Safety has secured a significant $10 million contract to provide respiratory protective equipment to the Orange County Fire Authority in Southern California. This deal follows similar contracts with Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City Fire Departments over the past two years.

The centerpiece of the agreement is the G1 SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus), featuring:

• 15 U.S. patents
• Advanced connectivity through the FireGrid® system
• Real-time monitoring capabilities
• Integrated thermal imaging camera (iTIC)
• Ability to upgrade with new technologies

The Orange County Fire Authority, serving 23 cities with 78 fire stations and protecting nearly two million residents, will receive the new SCBA units by 2025. MSA Safety, headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, reported 2024 revenues of $1.8 billion and employs over 5,000 associates across 40+ international locations.

MSA Safety (NYSE: MSA) has announced its upcoming first quarter 2025 earnings conference call, scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will release its Q1 2025 financial results on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, after market close.

Investors can access the call through a webcast at investors.msasafety.com or dial in at 1-844-854-4415 (toll-free) or 1-412-902-6599 (international). The call will include an accompanying slide presentation, and a replay will be available online for 90 days.

MSA Safety, headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, is a global leader in advanced safety products and technologies. The company reported revenues of $1.8 billion in 2024 and employs over 5,000 associates across more than 40 international locations.

MSA Safety (NYSE: MSA) has unveiled enhanced firefighter safety equipment at FDIC International 2025, including the G1 SCBA XR Edition and new Globe G-XTREME PRO Jacket. The G1 SCBA XR Edition features improved breathing air regulator and removable soft goods, all backwards-compatible with existing units, available for order in May.

The Globe G-XTREME PRO Jacket introduces a three-panel outer shell design with mesh liner for improved comfort and mobility. MSA will also showcase its Cairns fire helmets and FireGrid applications platform, emphasizing connected capabilities for improved decision-making.

The company, headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, reported 2024 revenues of $1.8 billion and employs over 5,000 associates across 40+ international locations.

MSA Safety (NYSE: MSA) announced the resignation of Chief Financial Officer Lee B. McChesney, effective March 21, 2025. McChesney, who became CFO in October 2022, is departing to take a similar position at another public company. Elyse L. Brody, currently Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Strategy, has been appointed as interim CFO while the company conducts a comprehensive search for a permanent replacement.

The company, headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, is a global leader in advanced safety products and technologies. MSA Safety reported revenues of $1.8 billion in 2024 and employs over 5,000 associates across more than 40 international locations.

MSA Safety reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, showing moderate growth and improved profitability. Q4 net sales reached $500 million, up 1% GAAP and 2% organic year-over-year, with GAAP operating income of $118 million (23.5% of sales).

Full-year 2024 highlights include $1.8 billion in net sales (1% GAAP increase), GAAP operating income of $389 million (21.5% of sales), and GAAP earnings of $285 million ($7.21 per diluted share). The company maintained strong financial position with net leverage of 0.7x.

For 2025, MSA expects low-single digit organic sales growth, facing challenges including non-recurrence of U.S. Air Force order, NFPA standard change, and mixed industrial market demand. The company returned significant value to shareholders in 2024 through $79 million in dividends and $30 million in share repurchases, while repaying $94 million in debt.

MSA Safety (NYSE: MSA) will showcase its leak detection and monitoring management solutions at the upcoming AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida (February 10-12, 2025). The company will feature its Automatic Leak Detection (ALD) systems, including the MSA Bacharach® Multi-Zone Gas Monitor and MSA Chillgard® 5000 Refrigerant Leak Monitor, capable of monitoring up to 16 zones for over 60 different refrigerants with detection as low as 1 ppm.

The company will also present its Parasense Refrigerant Tracking & Compliance Software, a cloud-based solution for refrigerant management, and FieldServer Protocol Gateways supporting over 140 protocols. These solutions aim to help HVAC-R businesses address regulatory changes, improve efficiency, and achieve sustainability goals while reducing operating costs.