For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31), MSA Safety Inc (NYSE: MSA) has reported a 15% increase in E.P.S. from $1.94 a year ago to $2.23 in the current quarter. However, this performance was $-0.03 short of the consensus estimate of $2.26. E.P.S. were $7.24 for the latest four quarters through December 31 versus $1.49 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 386%.
Recent Price Action
On 2/12/25, MSA Safety Inc (NYSE: MSA) stock declined modestly by -1.6%, closing at $162.89. Trading volume in this decline was normal. Relative to the market the stock has been weak over the last nine months and has declined -0.9% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
MSA Safety has a current Value Trend Rating of F (Lowest Rating). The Value Trend Rating reflects consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. MSA Safety has a slightly negative Power Rating of 31 and a poor Appreciation Score of 22, leading to the Lowest Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of F. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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