MSA Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
9.7%
Last Quarter
$1.94
Past Year
$7.09
Growth Past 5yrs
17.57%
Next Quarter
$1.86
Estimate Next Year
$7.39
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$235.00
16.26% Upside
Mean Price Target
$206.67
2.24% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$182.00
-9.96% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
MSA Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, MSA (NYSE: MSA) reported an actual EPS of $1.94 for the quarter ending on Oct 28, 2025, compared to an estimated $1.9, resulting in a 2.11% surprise. In the prior quarter (Aug 04, 2025), MSA recorded an actual EPS of $1.93 with a 9.66% surprise. See MSA's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
MSA has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 28, 2025 showing a 2.11% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Aug 04, 2025 recorded a 9.66% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | 1.94 | 1.9 | +2.11% |
| Aug 04, 2025 | 1.93 | 1.76 | +9.66% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1.68 | 1.58 | +6.33% |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 2.25 | 2.23 | +0.90% |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 1.69 | 1.78 | -5.06% |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 2.01 | 1.97 | +2.03% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MSA stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given MSA stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 3 analysts have given their ratings
to MSA out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
2 analysts have given buy call,
1 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$206.67 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 2.24% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for MSA highest price target?
Analysts suggest MSA's stock price would rise to a high of $235.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for MSA over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the MSA stock price could move to $182.00.
What is the average target price for MSA?
MSA stock has an average analyst estimate of $206.67.
At its current price, how far is MSA from its average target price?
MSA shares are currently trading 2.24% above this price target.
What were MSA’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.94 versus consensus estimates of $1.90, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.69.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
MSA's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.86 and $7.39 for the whole year.
What has MSA's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 9.7% EPS growth for MSA in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 17.57% in the past five years.