MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA)
NYSE: MSA · Real-Time Price · USD
169.58
-2.12 (-1.23%)
May 28, 2026, 12:35 PM EDT - Market open
MSA Safety Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 7 analysts polled by S&P Global, MSA Safety stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $205.71. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 21.31% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $190 (+12.04%) and the highest is $225 (+32.68%).
Price Target: $205.71 (+21.31%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for MSA Safety stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Oct '25 | Nov '25 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.A. Davidson | D.A. Davidson | Buy Maintains $235 → $206 | Buy | Maintains | $235 → $206 | +21.48% | May 11, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Robert W. Baird | Hold Maintains $195 → $197 | Hold | Maintains | $195 → $197 | +16.17% | May 7, 2026 |
| William Blair | William Blair | Buy Reiterates $225 | Buy | Reiterates | $225 | +32.68% | May 6, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Stifel Nicolaus | Hold Reiterates $202 | Hold | Reiterates | $202 | +19.12% | May 5, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Jefferies | Hold Initiates $180 | Hold | Initiates | $180 | +6.14% | Mar 31, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
2.02B
from 1.87B
Increased by 7.90%
Revenue Next Year
2.14B
from 2.02B
Increased by 5.73%
EPS This Year
8.97
from 7.09
Increased by 26.46%
EPS Next Year
9.80
from 8.97
Increased by 9.29%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 2.2B | 2.4B | |
| Avg | 2.0B | 2.1B | |
| Low | 1.9B | 2.0B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 15.2% | 17.7% | |
| Avg | 7.9% | 5.7% | |
| Low | 3.8% | 1.1% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 9.42 | 10.30 | |
| Avg | 8.97 | 9.80 | |
| Low | 8.54 | 9.30 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 32.8% | 14.9% | |
| Avg | 26.5% | 9.3% | |
| Low | 20.4% | 3.7% |
Sources: Price targets and consensus ratings provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Historical ratings and analyst data provided by TipRanks. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data sources.