MSA Safety (MSA) Expected to Announce Earnings on Wednesday

MSA Safety (NYSE:MSA) is anticipated to post its quarterly earnings results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 12th. Analysts expect MSA Safety to post earnings of $2.23 per share and revenue of $521.44 million for the quarter. Persons interested in participating in the company’s earnings conference call can do so using this link.

MSA Safety Stock Performance

MSA Safety stock opened at $166.04 on Tuesday. MSA Safety has a 12-month low of $153.79 and a 12-month high of $200.60. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $167.08 and a 200 day simple moving average of $172.39. The company has a quick ratio of 1.56, a current ratio of 2.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.99 and a beta of 1.00.

MSA Safety Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 14th will be given a dividend of $0.51 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 14th. This represents a $2.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.23%. MSA Safety’s payout ratio is 29.48%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have issued reports on the company. B. Riley assumed coverage on MSA Safety in a report on Tuesday, November 5th. They set a “buy” rating and a $200.00 price objective on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage on MSA Safety in a report on Thursday, December 12th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $200.00 price target on the stock. Finally, DA Davidson assumed coverage on MSA Safety in a report on Thursday, December 19th. They set a “buy” rating and a $195.00 price objective for the company. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, three have given a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $202.50.

MSA Safety Company Profile

MSA Safety Incorporated develops, manufactures, and supplies safety products and technology solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures in the fire service, energy, utility, construction, and industrial manufacturing applications, as well as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industries worldwide.