MSA Safety Incorporated

MSANYSEIndustrialsSecurity & Protection Services

$182.57- (-)1Y +10.63%

As of Oct 26, 2026 close

Market cap: $7.12B
P/E (TTM): 22.67
Forward P/E: 20.27
Dividend yield: 1.16%
52-week range: $151.11$208.92
Volume (live): -
Avg. volume (3M): 239.69K

MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for MSA Safety Incorporated stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 5 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 5 unique analysts

(6 total ratings in last 90 days)

Medium Confidence0

Average Price Target

$209.00

+14.48% upside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest MSA Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 13, 2026	Tomohiko Sano	JP Morgan	Maintains	Hold	$220.00
Sep 21, 2026	Brian Brophy	Stifel Nicolaus	Maintains	Hold	$206.00
Aug 21, 2026	Tomohiko Sano	JP Morgan	Maintains	Hold	$220.00
Aug 3, 2026	Quinn Fredrickson	Baird	Maintains	Hold	$197.00 → $215.00 +18.00 (+9.1%)
Aug 3, 2026	Jeff Van Sinderen	B Riley	Downgrades	Hold	$210.00 → $195.00 −15.00 (−7.1%)
Jul 30, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Hold	-

Tomohiko Sano

JP Morgan

HoldMaintains

$220.00

Oct 13

Brian Brophy

Stifel Nicolaus

HoldMaintains

$206.00

Sep 21

Tomohiko Sano

JP Morgan

HoldMaintains

$220.00

Aug 21

Quinn Fredrickson

Baird

HoldMaintains

$197.00 → $215.00

Aug 3

Jeff Van Sinderen

B Riley

HoldDowngrades

$210.00 → $195.00

Aug 3

Zacks Equity Research

HoldInitiates Coverage

Jul 30

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 13, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for MSA?

The analyst consensus rating for MSA is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 5 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for MSA?

The average 12-month price target for MSA is $209.00, representing an upside of 14.5% from the Oct 26, 2026 close of $182.57.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.