MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) Stock Forecast
MSA analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.57 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $209.14 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +16.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $2.12
- 52-week range
- $152.94 – $203.08
MSA analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MSA price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MSA earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.09 | $1.96 | $2.16 | $1.94 | +7.5% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.07 | $8.95 | $9.18 | $7.93 | +14.4% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.93 | $9.48 | $10.16 | $9.07 | +9.5% | 7 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MSA revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $528.4M | $517.0M | $536.9M | +12.8% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.08B | $2.07B | $2.09B | +11.2% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.27B | $2.24B | $2.29B | +9.1% | 7 |
MSA EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MSA revenue: reported and forecast
MSA EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.15 | $2.18 | $2.17 | $2.12 | $2.09 | −3.0% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.88 | $9.18 | $9.16 | $9.10 | $9.07 | +2.2% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.70 | $10.01 | $10.03 | $9.97 | $9.93 | +2.4% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
MSA earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; MSA beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from MSA
7 analysts cover MSA Safety; their consensus rating is buy (3.57 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $209.14, 16.8% above the latest close of $179.05. Analysts expect earnings of $9.07 per share for 2026, +14.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $9.93 per share on revenue of $2.3 billion. MSA Safety beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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MSA forecast FAQ
What is MSA Safety's price target?
The average analyst price target for MSA Safety is $209.14, 16.8% above the latest close of $179.05.
Is MSA Safety a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering MSA Safety, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is MSA Safety's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $9.07 per share for 2026 (range $8.95 to $9.18); for 2027 the estimate is $9.93.
What is MSA Safety's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.1 billion, growth of 11.2%; for 2027 it is $2.3 billion.
When does MSA Safety report earnings?
MSA Safety is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.12.
Does MSA Safety usually beat earnings estimates?
MSA Safety reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.