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MSA today

$174.15-$0.46 (-0.27%)close Nov 13, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (starting)

4 hourDescending Triangle

1 hourBearish

15 minBearish

5 minDescending Triangle

Daily trend turns up above $196.56

Key levels

Resistance$181.47

Resistance$176.01

Support$167.71

Support$159.05

Latest news & SEC filings

AnalystDA Davidson keeps Buy rating on MSA Safety, changes price target

AnalystDA Davidson keeps Buy rating on MSA Safety, cuts target to $216

EarningsMSA Safety holds Q3 2026 earnings call

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About MSA Safety

MSA Safety designs and manufactures safety equipment used to protect workers and facilities. Its main offerings include gas and flame detection systems, breathing apparatus for firefighters, and industrial personal protective gear such as helmets, fall protection, and respirators. Customers include distributors and end users in fire service, energy, utilities, construction, and manufacturing. The company operates in the Americas and international markets.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 12, 2026.

NYSE · Healthcare

MSA Safety Inc (MSA)

$174.15-0.46 (-0.27%)
WATCHLISTGrade: BRisk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
173.3176.6179.9183.2174.15Oct 13Oct 21Oct 29Nov 6
High175.65
Low172.59
Open174.94
Volume134K
Avg Vol244K
VWAP173.81
30d High186.44
30d Low169.99
30d Chg-4.91%

What Is the Price Target for MSA?

SEPT Low Target

$206.00

SEPT Mid Target

$215.00

SEPT High Target

$220.00

Analyst Consensus

$215.00

Current: $174.61Upside: +23.1%Confidence: 65%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is MSA a Buy or Sell Right Now?

61
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 3.7% YoY with STABLE trend — consistent growth.

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Is MSA Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

OVERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$179.28

62

Moat Score

NARROW

6/9

Piotroski Score

6.0

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with MSA?

Insider Signal

NEUTRAL

1 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 1 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

HIGH

Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
BECK JULIE AofficerSale140$26KAug 31, 2026
BECK JULIE AofficerBuy448$71KJun 11, 2026
Phillips Sandra L.directorBuy11-Jun 10, 2026
Savi LucadirectorBuy18-Jun 10, 2026
Jordan Gregory B.directorBuy22-Jun 10, 2026
PEARSE DIANE MdirectorBuy22-Jun 10, 2026
Roda Richard WofficerSale300$50KMay 21, 2026

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MSA Growth Story

Revenue YoY

3.7%

3yr Revenue CAGR

7.1%

EPS Growth YoY

-1.66%

FCF Growth YoY

N/A%

Revenue Trend

STABLE

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
18:01:02$173.901,100$$191KBUY
16:48:34$176.312,133$$376KMIDPOINT
14:59:59$174.001,500$$261KSELL
14:59:59$173.101,500$$260KSELL
14:59:45$174.0010,000$$1.7MSELL

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TypeStrikeExpiryDTEPremiumSizeTrade
PUT$170Jun 17216$$9501SWEEP
PUT$170Jun 17216$$9501SWEEP
PUT$170Jun 17216$$9501SWEEP
PUT$170Jun 17216$$9501SWEEP
PUT$170Jun 17216$$9501SWEEP

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MSA — frequently asked questions

What is MSA stock price today?

MSA Safety Inc (MSA) is at $174.15, down 0.27% (-$0.46) at the Nov 13, 2026 close.

Why is MSA stock moving today?

Latest MSA news — Nov 9, 2026: DA Davidson keeps Buy rating on MSA Safety, changes price target · Nov 9, 2026: DA Davidson keeps Buy rating on MSA Safety, cuts target to $216

What is the MSA price target?

The average analyst price target for MSA is $215.00, ranging from $206 to $220, based on 3 analysts. Latest: JP Morgan maintains on Aug 3, 2026.

What do analysts rate MSA?

Analyst ratings for MSA: 0 Buy, 4 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did MSA beat earnings?

MSA last reported on Nov 2, 2026: EPS $2.09 vs $2.09 expected — in line.

What is MSA's P/E ratio?

MSA trades at a P/E of 21.7 vs a Healthcare average of 17.8.

Does MSA pay a dividend?

Yes. MSA's dividend yield is 1.31%.

How much debt does MSA have?

MSA Safety Inc reported $600M of debt and $200M of cash (Jun 30, 2026).

What are MSA support and resistance levels?

Support: $167.71, $159.05, $153.38. Resistance: $176.01, $181.47, $187.15.

What are insiders doing with MSA?

Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 1 buys and 0 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on MSA?

Nov 9, 2026: DA Davidson keeps Buy rating on MSA Safety, changes price target · Nov 9, 2026: DA Davidson keeps Buy rating on MSA Safety, cuts target to $216 · Nov 3, 2026: MSA Safety holds Q3 2026 earnings call