MSA Safety Announces 56 Consecutive Years of Annual Dividend Increases
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MSA Safety (NYSE: MSA) approved its 56th consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly dividend from $0.53 to $0.54 per common share, a 2% increase. The common dividend is payable June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record May 15, 2026. The Board also declared a $0.5625 preferred dividend payable June 1, 2026. MSA reported 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion and cited a strong balance sheet and free cash flow as support for its capital-allocation strategy, which includes dividends and share repurchases.
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- 56th consecutive annual dividend increase
- Quarterly dividend raised to $0.54 per common share
- Common dividend payable June 10, 2026 to record holders May 15, 2026
- Preferred dividend of $0.5625 payable June 1, 2026
- 2025 revenue $1.9 billion cited alongside dividend policy
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"Our 56th consecutive annual dividend increase reflects MSA's ability to consistently generate strong free cash flow as well as our balanced and disciplined approach to capital allocation," said Julie Beck, MSA Safety Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "With a strong balance sheet, we remain committed to investing in the business to support the execution of our Accelerate growth strategy, including investing for organic growth, pursuing strategic M&A, and returning cash to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends."
The Board of Directors also declared a dividend of
About MSA Safety
MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced safety products, technologies and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the Company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of
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SOURCE MSA Safety