MSA Safety stock price target raised to $208 from $203 at DA Davidson

Published 07/08/2025, 13:54
MSA Safety stock price target raised to $208 from $203 at DA Davidson

Investing.com - DA Davidson raised its price target on MSA Safety (NYSE:MSA) to $208 from $203 while maintaining a Buy rating following the company’s second-quarter 2025 earnings report. Currently trading at $178.07, MSA Safety is near its InvestingPro Fair Value, with analyst targets ranging from $166 to $208.

The research firm noted that MSA Safety continues to expect low-single-digit organic growth for the year, as fire brigades await newly-certified NFPA-compliant products. DA Davidson indicated that purchases appear to be delayed rather than canceled. With a revenue growth forecast of 2% for FY2025 and a strong financial health score of "GOOD" according to InvestingPro, the company maintains a solid foundation despite near-term challenges.

The acquisition of M&C is expected to contribute approximately $0.10 to earnings per share this year, representing the largest addition to the company’s growth story.

DA Davidson expressed confidence that MSA Safety’s target of $10-$11 earnings per share by 2028 remains "very much achievable."

The firm continues to recommend MSA Safety as a long-term "compounder" for investors.

In other recent news, MSA Safety announced its second-quarter results for 2025, which surpassed market expectations. The company reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.93, exceeding the forecasted $1.78, resulting in an EPS surprise of 8.43%. Revenue also outperformed predictions, reaching $474 million compared to the anticipated $446.46 million, marking a 6.17% surprise. These results highlight MSA Safety’s strong financial performance in the recent quarter. The positive earnings announcement reflects investor confidence in the company’s current performance. Analyst firms have noted the company’s ability to exceed expectations, though specific upgrades or downgrades were not mentioned. Investors are likely to find the company’s recent performance encouraging as it continues to deliver above expectations.

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