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MSA Safety (MSA): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Hold0 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 4 analysts in the last 3 months12-month forecast
Based on 4 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $209, the highest $220, the lowest $195. The average is +16.7% from the last price of $179.
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomohiko Sano★★★★★★★★★★#9517 · hits 48% · avg −0.6% | J.P. Morgan | $220 | Hold | +22.9% | Reiterated | 13.10.26on TipRanks 07:55 | −0.1%next day +1.0% | ↗ |
| Brian Brophy★★★★★★★★★★#125 · hits 75% · avg +45.7% | Stifel Nicolaus | $206 | Hold | +15.1% | Reiterated | 21.09.26on TipRanks 06:50 | −2.9%next day +1.0% · 5 days +3.9% | ↗ |
| AI PerPlexity Security and Protection ServicesPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $224 → $221−1.3% | Buy | +23.4% | Reiterated | 20.08.26on TipRanks 00:05 | — | |
| AI Google Security and Protection ServicesGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $215 → $214−0.5% | Buy | +19.5% | Reiterated | 03.08.26on TipRanks 14:05 | — | |
| AI xAi Security and Protection ServicesxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $218 → $219+0.5% | Buy | +22.3% | Reiterated | 03.08.26on TipRanks 14:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Security and Protection ServicesAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $206 → $205−0.5% | Hold | +14.5% | Reiterated | 03.08.26on TipRanks 14:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Security and Protection ServicesDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $220 → $215−2.3% | Buy | +20.1% | Reiterated | 03.08.26on TipRanks 14:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Security and Protection ServicesOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $209 → $211+1.0% | Buy | +17.8% | Reiterated | 03.08.26on TipRanks 14:05 | — | |
| Jeff Van Sinderen★★★★★★★★★★#184 · hits 52% · avg +28.4% | B. Riley Securities | $210 → $195−7.1% | Hold | +8.9% | Downgrade | 03.08.26on TipRanks 08:35 | −0.3%next day −1.4% · 5 days −1.7% | ↗ |
| Quinn Fredrickson★★★★★★★★★★#4996 · hits 58% · avg +7.5% | Robert W. Baird | $197 → $215+9.1% | Hold | +20.1% | Reiterated | 03.08.26on TipRanks 06:40 | −0.3%next day −1.4% · 5 days −1.7% | ↗ |
| Ross Sparenblek★★★★★★★★★★#1555 · hits 64% · avg +15.6% | William Blair | — | Buy | — | Reiterated | 09.07.26on TipRanks Jul 31 17:15 | −0.6%next day +1.2% · 5 days +3.4% | |
| Michael Shlisky★★★★★★★★★★#2083 · hits 48% · avg +6.3% | D.A. Davidson | $235 → $206−12.3% | Buy | +15.1% | Reiterated | 11.05.26on TipRanks 08:15 | −1.0%next day +0.7% · 5 days +1.0% | ↗ |
| Stephen Volkmann★★★★★★★★★★#168 · hits 68% · avg +19.6% | Jefferies | $180 | Hold | +0.5% | Initiated | 31.03.26on TipRanks 09:35 | −0.9%next day +0.7% · 5 days +0.6% | ↗ |
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The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering MSA Safety
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 13.10.26: target $209 at a price of $182 (+14.8%); now: $209 at $179 (+16.7%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Hold | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 28.10.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $2.09 (from $1.96 to $2.16). Last quarter: $2.40.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $528M (from $517M to $537M). Last quarter: $503M.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Industrials
About MSA Safety
- CEO: Steven C. Blanco
- Employees: 5,300
- 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066-5207, US
- www.msasafety.com
MSA Safety Incorporated is a prominent global manufacturer and provider of safety equipment, specializing in the engineering, production, and distribution of solutions designed to safeguard both personnel and critical infrastructure. The company serves a diverse range of high-risk sectors, including the energy industry (oil, gas, and petrochemical), emergency services (fire departments), construction, industrial manufacturing, utilities, military, and mining. Its international footprint extends significantly across North America, Latin America, and other global markets. Among its principal offerings are permanently installed systems for gas and flame detection, encompassing sophisticated monitoring units, flame sensors, and open-path infrared detectors. These are complemented by essential replacement parts and associated services, all crucial for identifying the presence or absence of various atmospheric gases. The company also provides advanced respiratory protection, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), alongside portable gas detection devices for on-the-go analysis. MSA Safety's product line further includes a comprehensive range of head protection solutions for industrial use, as well as specialized helmets and protective clothing tailored for firefighters. Additionally, the company offers robust fall protection systems, featuring confined space apparatus, safety harnesses, lanyards, and self-retracting lifelines, often integrated into custom-engineered safety setups. Further expanding its portfolio, the company supplies air-purifying respirators, eye and face shields, ballistic helmets, and gas masks. Distribution reaches both end-users and wholesale partners via direct and indirect sales channels. Its products are marketed under well-known brand names such as V-Gard, Cairns, and Gallet. Founded in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated maintains its headquarters in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.
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