MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA)

MSA Safety topped expectations on both the top and bottom line in its preliminary second fiscal quarter of 2026, reported July 30, as revenue rose 6% to about $503.3 million from about $474.1 million a year ago and came in above the $496.3 million estimate by 1.4%, while adjusted EPS of $2.40 beat the $2.14 consensus by 12.1% and was up 24% from $1.93. Gross margin held near 50% and operating margin was about 21% as operating income reached about $107.2 million, while net income climbed 37% to about $86.2 million from about $62.8 million a year ago. Operating cash flow of $0.00, and the company repurchased $25.7 million of stock and paid $20.9 million in dividends. Consensus for the next period calls for EPS of $2.17 on revenue of $499.2 million.