MSA Safety Inc MSA 69.99
Health Care · NYSE · Data as of 2026-07-31
MSA Safety Inc (MSA) has delivered +5.6% annualized revenue growth, +14.3% earnings growth, and +5.7% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #263 of 1968 stocks overall and #27 of 260 in the Health Care sector by Steady Score.
About MSA Safety Inc
Company Overview
MSA Safety develops equipment that protects workers in hazardous environments. Its products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed and portable gas detection, firefighter helmets and clothing, fall-protection systems and industrial head protection. Fire departments, energy producers, manufacturers, construction firms and government agencies use MSA products to detect hazards and protect breathing, head and body during routine work and emergency response.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue comes from sales of safety equipment, replacement components, consumables and connected services through distributors and direct channels. Installed gas-detection systems and breathing equipment require calibration, maintenance and periodic replacement. Demand is shaped by safety regulation, workforce levels, industrial investment and municipal budgets. Product certification, liability management, manufacturing quality and distributor inventory are important to profitability.
Key Facts & Market Position
MSA focuses on applications where equipment failure can have severe consequences, making reliability, certification and user trust essential. Its portfolio serves both first responders and industrial workers and increasingly connects detection devices through software. Long product qualification cycles can support durable positions, while incidents, recalls and evolving standards create significant responsibility.