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MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA)
NYSE:MSA
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 23, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.79Last Year’s EPS
2.01Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 29, 2025
|% Change Since: 7.46%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 23, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strong growth in the Detection segment, resilient overall demand, and strategic contract wins. However, challenges such as a decline in Fire Service sales, operating margin contraction, and tariff and FX headwinds were also noted. The sentiment reflects a balanced view, with both positive long-term trends and immediate challenges acknowledged.Company Guidance
During the MSA Safety First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company provided guidance and insights into its financial performance and strategic initiatives. MSA Safety reported first-quarter sales of $421 million, reflecting a 2% increase on a reported basis and 4% organic growth, with a significant contribution from the Detection segment, which saw mid-teens growth. The company achieved an adjusted earnings per share increase of 4%, despite facing challenges such as gross margin pressure from foreign currency headwinds and tariffs, with the latter affecting about 15% of their cost of sales. The operating margin was impacted, declining by 50 basis points to 20.8%. Looking ahead, MSA Safety maintains its low single-digit full-year organic growth outlook, leveraging a strong commercial pipeline and strategic actions under its ACCELERATE strategy, which includes extending its innovation-led leadership and optimizing its supply chain to mitigate tariff impacts. The company also expanded its revolving credit facility to $1.3 billion to support future growth initiatives.Strong Performance in Detection Segment
The Detection segment reported mid-teens growth, supported by expansion in fixed and portable gas detection categories. The io 4 gas monitor and MSA+ offerings showed substantial growth, with over half of MSA+ customers being new.
Resilient Overall Demand and Sales Growth
The company reported sales growth of 2% or 4% organically, with adjusted earnings growth per share of 4%. Despite tariffs and macroeconomic uncertainties, demand was resilient across product categories.
New Contract Wins and Increased Backlog
MSA Safety secured a $10 million contract with the Orange County Fire Authority and saw a sequential increase in backlog in line with historical trends.
International Segment Growth
Sales in the International segment increased by 9% year-over-year or 11% organically, with double-digit organic growth driven by Detection and Fire Service.
MSA Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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MSA Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 29, 2025 | $153.74 | $156.89 | +2.05% |
Feb 12, 2025 | $161.84 | $162.22 | +0.23% |
Oct 23, 2024 | $165.84 | $165.35 | -0.30% |
Jul 24, 2024 | $189.68 | $189.44 | -0.13% |
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FAQ
When does MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) report earnings?
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 23, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) earnings time?
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) earnings time is at Jul 23, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is MSA EPS forecast?
MSA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 1.79.