MSA Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
9.7%
Last Quarter
$2.40
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
27.16% Upside
Mean Price Target
$208.50
12.82% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$180.00
-2.6% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Aug 04, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
MSA Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, MSA (NYSE: MSA) reported an actual EPS of $2.4 for the quarter ending on Jul 30, 2026, compared to an estimated $2.14, resulting in a 12.15% surprise. In the prior quarter (May 04, 2026), MSA recorded an actual EPS of $1.99 with a 7.57% surprise. See MSA's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
MSA has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Jul 30, 2026 showing a 12.15% beat. Previously, the quarter ending May 04, 2026 recorded a 7.57% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 2.4 | 2.14 | +12.15% |
| May 04, 2026 | 1.99 | 1.85 | +7.57% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 2.38 | 2.26 | +5.31% |
| 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% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MSA stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given MSA stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 6 analysts have given their ratings
to MSA out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
2 analysts have given buy call,
4 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$208.50 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 12.82% 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 $180.00.
What is the average target price for MSA?
MSA stock has an average analyst estimate of $208.50.
At its current price, how far is MSA from its average target price?
MSA shares are currently trading 12.82% 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 $2.40 versus consensus estimates of $2.14, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.93.
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.