MSA Safety Q3 sales rise 15% to $536 million; GAAP EPS falls to $1.51
MSA Safety reported third quarter 2026 results, with net sales up 15% to $536 million, including acquisitions, and 6% organic growth. GAAP diluted EPS fell 15% to $1.51 due to Autronica acquisition costs, while adjusted diluted EPS rose 8% to $2.09. The company kept its full-year sales outlook of low-double-digit reported growth, which matters to shareholders because it shows the Autronica deal has not changed that target.
Key points
- Net sales were $536 million, up 15% from a year earlier, with 6% organic growth.
- GAAP net income was $58 million, or $1.51 per diluted share, versus $1.77 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.09, up 8%.
- Autronica Fire and Security was acquired for $563 million, net of cash acquired; the full-year sales outlook of low-double-digit reported growth was maintained.
- Free cash flow was $68 million, down 32% from $100 million a year earlier.
The filing
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